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Focusing on the real connection between you and your partner, capturing moments that are genuine and full of emotion.
Real Love.
Real Moments.
Real Storytelling.
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Melissa Ortendahl Weddings captures your day with an honest, artistic documentary approach, allowing you to stay fully in the moment with the people you love while I take care of the rest.
CAPTURING THE moments YOU WANT TO remember.
wedding photography in the greater New England area including Sturbridge, Worcester, Boston & worldwide.
A relaxed, guided session built around your relationship’s real energy, whether playful, romantic, or a little of both.
COUPLES
Intimate wedding photography for celebrations with <20 people, focused on connection, calm and the moments that matter most.
ELOPEMENTS
Documentary-style coverage that feels natural, heartfelt, and true to your day, so you can be fully present.
WEDDINGS
The OFFERINGS
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These are the moments that unfold naturally. The joyful, the quiet, the beautifully unscripted. Take a look through recent love stories to see how your day could be documented with heart and intention
PORTFOLIO
IAN & THERESA
Hiring Melissa was one of the best investments that we could have made for our wedding! She was kind and professional from beginning to end.
From the engagement shoot to the wedding day, we knew that we were in good hands.
We cannot thank Melissa enough for all her hard work and would highly recommend Melissa for anyone looking to book their wedding photographer!
"Melissa's vision is nothing short of pure magic. Also, did we mention that Melissa is hilarious and makes you feel like the best versions of yourselves?"
ALICIA & BRIAN
Not only is Melissa an incredibly talented photographer, but she goes above and beyond to allow you to fully immerse yourself in the day. When the weather threw us a curveball, she helped me make decisions on the fly and even whipped out a seating chart I’d never seen before, all while we laughed through it all.
We are over the moon with our gallery and are so grateful we had Melissa to capture our special day.
"BOOK HER!"
CARISSA & BRANDON
We cannot thank her enough for capturing our day. She really took the time to listen to what we were looking for and helped to tailor our package and day based on what we said! We were initially very camera shy, but Melissa helped us feel at ease and really made the whole process so much more fun! As we scroll through the hundreds of pictures that she sent us we can't stop smiling. She truly did an amazing job! We cannot wait to work with her again! 1000% would recommend :)
"My husband and I LOVED working with Melissa!
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I started photographing weddings in 2016 and have captured over 125 since - each one beautifully different. I’m here for the real stuff: the quiet glances, the messy tears, the unrepeatable in-between moments that make your story yours.
I'M MELISSA, your chaos whisperer, MOMENT COLLECTOR, people first, Boston based WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
I'M MELISSA, your chaos whisperer, MOMENT COLLECTOR, people first, Boston based WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
behind the lens
The Timeless Elegance of Black and White Wedding Photography
Take a look at the weddings, elopements, and couples sessions I’ve had the joy of documenting in Massachusetts and across the country. Each story is a reminder of why I love capturing love in all its beautifully real forms.
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