documenting love stories
oklahoma-based wedding and elopement photographer, traveling to you wherever your love story takes root
for the wild hearted wranglers
"what therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."
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Specializing in documenting the authentic, raw, timeless moments that happen on your wedding day. If you're a couple who wants to cherish the moments from their wedding day in a way that brings you back to the way you felt when the shutter clicked, you have found yourself right at home as my approach favors genuine, candid storytelling over posed portraits, ensuring your unique love story is told with heartfelt authenticity.
On your big day, you will be able to be fully present, trusting me to document every meaningful detail + moment . While I pay close attention to the aspects of your day you spent months planning, I also believe that the most treasured perspectives are the experiences you share with your loved ones—be it each other, family, or close friends that will leave you with a gallery that tells the story of your wedding day in a way that takes you right back to that day, even on your 50th anniversary.
Combining professionalism with heartfelt care, your experience is stress-free allowing you to immerse yourself in every moment. Together, we'll create a visual narrative that reflects your love story, preserving the memories you'll cherish for a lifetime. You'll find your experience to be so much more than a simple transaction.
on your best day
western Oklahoma + beyond
get to know mel
genuine, story-driven photographs you'll treasure for years
a photographer who makes your day about you + showcases how you are naturally together
makes working together a breeze + keeps your day effortless + stress-free
"Miss Mel is truly amazing at what she does! Her professionalism and lighthearted attitude made working with her a breeze. Coming from someone who hates getting her picture taken I could work with her for hours with how easy she makes the process. Her thorough communication made sure we got every picture we wanted and her experience ensured it was all executed in a timely manor. Our bridal party loved her creative ideas and ability to easily explain poses. I was a little hesitant not hiring a videographer, but there was no need as Mel truly did captured every moment of our wedding day. A picture is worth a thousand words but Mel’s work completely speaks for itself! Couldn’t be happier with the results!"
'Her professionalism and lighthearted attitude made working with her a breeze.'
- Devin + Lacey
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Take it all in...
your dress will get stored away, the excitement of your day will fade, but two things will remain..
the love the two of you share + your photographs that you will cherish for years to come
kind words
'Melissa helped to make our wedding day stress free.'
"You might be lucky enough to have found a photographer that will capture pictures you like, but there is no better feeling than finding one who will also befriend you and make you feel comfortable in front of their lens.
Melissa was always attentive and communicative. She was invested in creating a timeline to ensure we had time for all of the photos we wanted. She was a team player and collaborated with our wedding coordinator and our vendors. She went above and beyond and even helped when it came to getting my dress buttoned and fixing my bracelet! She was truly prepared and quick to step in to help at any moment. Melissa helped to make our wedding day stress free.
We have always received our photography albums in a timely manner. My husband and I were in awe when we received our completed gallery. She captured our wedding day perfectly as well as the people present. If you value photography and someone who truly cares about their artistry, Melissa is the right person for you. We will treasure these photos forever."
- Landen + Nicole
'we are absolutely BLOWN AWAY by her talent'
She is the most genuinely kind, helpful, organized and thoughtful person when it comes to being prepared for whatever your day may throw you. She then handles any twists and turns with such an experienced hand and a casual ease that made us so comfortable to enjoy the day knowing she’s got our back! When I booked Mel she not only became our day-of photographer but jumped whole heartedly into the efforts from timeline planning and checklist writing to showing up with a full emergency kit stocked with anything we could’ve possibly needed in a pinch.
We could not have asked for any more in terms of preparation and communication, the way she conducted herself and her clear level of experience and expertise and to top it all of we just received our photos and we are absolutely BLOWN AWAY by her talent.
- Canyon + Lauren
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'Her work is truly unmatched!'
"I CANNOT recommend Mel enough! She is truly the best! She can make anyone and everyone look good, her fun laid back personality makes the session WAY more enjoyable (coming from a couple who hates having their picture taken) From helping coordinate and plan up to the big day Mel was there the whole time, no matter the challenge she is always willing to lend a helping hand or give you her honest opinion! Her work is truly unmatched! We are forever grateful to have had her at all of our special moments this far!"
- Robert + Laura
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booking 2025 + 2026
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