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WELCOME

Hi! I'm Melissa, and I am a visual storyteller based in Athens, Georgia, who specializes in documentary wedding photography and portraiture. I am passionate about telling peoples' stories fully and authentically from a unique perspective. I love what I do, and I'm excited to share my life and work.

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Tag Archives: rehearsal

CLAIRE + ERIK MARRIED! (Part I of II)

What is better than doing the thing you love most (yes, photographing!) with some of your most favorite people in the world? I can’t think of many things… I traveled up to Lake George, New York at the end of June to shoot my longtime friend Claire’s wedding. In my mind, this first picture encapsulates...

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SOPHIE + PAT MARRIED! (Part I of II)

Sophie and Pat tied the knot at the beginning of June in the quaint town of Apalachee, Georgia. I love small towns (being from one myself), because the history and charm of them always makes special occasions like this so much more meaningful. The couple’s rehearsal dinner was held at The Blue Willow Inn in...

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DANIELLE + PAUL MARRIED! (Part II of III)

This post is dedicated to rehearsing and dining. : ) Everyone gathered at St. James Methodist Church to run through the ceremony, and dinner was held at Harbour’s Edge in Hope Town. Danielle & Paul’s family and friends were so welcoming… stay tuned for the big kahuna (the full wedding day)! Practicing leaving for the...

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ERIN + BLAIR MARRIED!

My brother got married last weekend to a thoughtful, beautiful woman, who I couldn’t be happier to welcome to our family. Erin, you are the sister I never had, and I am so thankful that you and Blair found each other. The weekend was a mini-destination wedding in Hilton Head Island, SC. I shoot weddings...

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ALLIE + MATT MARRIED!

My good high school friend Allie and her longtime boyfriend, Matt, got married last week in Lake Wylie, SC. It is always so wonderful to congregate with old friends! I had fun shooting their rehearsal and party the night before the big day. Allie looked beautiful in her grandmother’s dress that she reconstructed as her...

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