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OFFERINGS
Everything I offer is meant to keep your day grounded, relaxed, and centered on what matters most. Whether you’re throwing a full-on wedding, keeping it small, or just want photos that celebrate your relationship as it is, you’ll get an experience that’s intentional and actually enjoyable.
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Print release to print your photos at your convenience
Travel within an hour of Sturbridge, MA
All usable images from wedding day in gallery
7 hours of coverage on wedding day
High Resolution Images delivered in an online gallery
1-2 hour engagement session with 50+ images
My most popular package is $5200 and includes:
Every couple I work with gets a custom package built around what actually fits their day. When we chat, we’ll walk through your timeline and priorities to figure out what makes the most sense for coverage.
Couples can expect to invest between $4600 and $6000 for their wedding photography package. If your budget is close to my starting rate, don’t hesitate to reach out — depending on the date and details, there’s often flexibility to make it work.
WEDDINGS
wedding photography
Sneak peeks posted to social media within 24 hours
Gallery delivered within 8 weeks
2-3 Rolls of Color 35mm
2-3 Rolls of Color 120 Medium Format
1-2 Rolls of Black and White Medium Format
Film Photography
Film Package Add On - $350
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Available for travel worldwide
Includes an hour of travel (each way) (travel fee applies for locations more than an hour from Sturbridge, MA)
All usable images from time together
Includes 2 hours of coverage
packages start at $1400 and include:
For celebrations with less than 20 people.
ELOPEMENTS
INTIMATE MOMENTS
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Includes an hour of travel (each way) (travel fee applies for locations more than an hour from Sturbridge, MA)
50 high-resolution images in gallery
Includes 1-1.5 hour session
pricing starts at $700
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just want photos that feel like you, couples sessions are relaxed, fun, and full of real moments. Expect a little direction, a lot of connection, and images you’ll be obsessed with.
COUPLES
real moments captured
Fill out the short questionnaire and schedule your consult call. It gives me a quick snapshot of who you are so we can skip the surface-level stuff and dive right into the good things on our call - easy, natural, and actually helpful.
The INQUIRY
On your phone call, share the details of your day and receive a custom proposal. We’ll talk through your vision, priorities, and any curveballs you already see coming. I’ll answer your questions and build a proposal that fits what you need - not a one-size-fits-all situation.
Consult & PROPOSAL
Review your proposal, sign the contract, and pay the deposit to make it official. Once those are in, your date is locked, no suspense, no cliffhangers - just a solid “we’re doing this.”
Signed & PLANNING
The PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
Curious how this all works? From that first message to the wedding day itself, here’s what you can expect - zero confusion, plenty of intention, and photos that actually feel like your story.
Enjoy a laid-back, guided, and connection-focused wedding day experience. I’ll keep things calm, organized, and never awkward - so you can actually be present while I capture the moments that matter (and the ones you didn’t even realize were happening).
The Big DAY
I’m a big believer that your wedding day shouldn’t feel like an all-day photoshoot. You get one shot at living this day, and I’d much rather you actually be in it while I hang back and document the good stuff without turning it into a production.
My goal is to create images that actually feel like you - honest, heartfelt, and never stiff or overly choreographed. I’ll step in with direction when it’s helpful (no one knows what to do with their hands, it’s fine), but most of the time I’m observing, anticipating, and catching the moments you didn’t even realize were happening.
The end result? A gallery that looks like your day felt - beautiful, genuine, and completely yours, without forcing a single thing.
My couples value authenticity, intentionality, and a relaxed experience.
meet melissa
Love is love. I’m interested in capturing love stories, whatever shape they take, whoever they feature in those leading roles. . Diversity and inclusion are vitally important to me. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and I welcome the opportunity to showcase your love story, and I am inclusive of all shapes, sizes, genders, colors and sexualities.
I SUPPORT all kinds of LOVE & all kinds of COUPLES
love is love
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!
You spend a lot of your wedding day with your photographer, so feeling at ease together matters. We don’t need to be best friends, but the experience is undeniably better when there’s mutual trust and a genuine connection. When you invite me in, you’re allowing me to witness who you are as a couple - what matters to you, what makes your relationship yours and I don’t take that lightly.
I want you to feel seen, supported, and excited about the process. And I want to feel the same. If you’re looking for someone to simply show up and deliver perfectly posed, smile-at-the-camera images, I may not be the right photographer for you, and that's okay.
If real connection and honest imagery are what you’re after, we’ll be in a good place together.
Every gallery tells the story of a day filled with connection, celebration, and all the little in-between moments you’ll want to come back to again and again. Take a look through recent love stories and imagine what yours could feel like.
LOVE STORIES
RECENT GALLERIES
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Specializing in photography that feels personal and true to your connection.
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