Your Classic Wedding 

Dallas Wedding Photographer

documentary

authentic

romantic

real

timeless

emotive

your wedding photographer:

I've been documenting weddings + elopements all over the U.S. for the last 7 years.

You deserve an experience that is unique to you too. Which is why I am so passionate about helping you beyond just showing up to snap photos.

I specialize in documenting weddings in a way that feels authentic, natural, and timeless. Based in OK/TX I have a deep appreciation for the golden light that we love + yes even the windy unpredictable weather at times.

My love language is serving couples on one of the most important days of their life, and that looks different for every couple.

Hey, I'm Mel

Hey, I'm Mel

your wedding photographer

I am here to help make your wedding meaningful + personal

Whether you are looking for a photographer for your wedding in downtown Dallas or having your wedding at the little white chapel you fell in love with. I will help document your day in a way that doesn't make you feel like you are just something to mark off a checklist.

Classic Weddings are unique + Intentional

I am here to help make your wedding meaningful + personal

Intentional. Authentic. Unforgettable.

Intentional. Authentic. Unforgettable.

you deserve a stress free day that feels like you.

getting to know you and your love story

Classic wedding doesn't mean boring wedding. There are so many ways you can make your day unique + it starts with the intention put into your day. Planning a day that is memorable for the two of you + those you love. And having it documented in a way that honors the intention.

You want to enjoy ever moment together on your wedding day. You value the love between the two of you + want that reflected in your photos. But you also don't want to be shuffled from one thing to the next like a big production. I got you.

I value getting to know the two of you. Your love story, what makes you come alive, the vision for your day. Your wedding day is so much more than a photo opt to me. It is a celebration of the two of you + your love story that will leave a legacy.

No matter what a timeless wedding looks like to you—whether it’s a grand celebration in an elegant ballroom, a classic ceremony in the church you grew up in, or a reception filled with hometown charm at the local fairgrounds—what truly makes it timeless is the love at the heart of it.

Traditional weddings aren’t one-size-fits-all. They can be refined and luxurious or simple and sentimental, taking place in a historic estate, a countryside chapel, or right on the land that’s been in your family for generations. What matters most is that it reflects who you are and the legacy you’re building together.

Here, you’ll find inspiration, guidance, and a photographer who believes that no matter where your wedding takes place, your love story deserves to be captured in a way that feels both classic and deeply personal.

- Canyon + Lauren

"To write a review of Mel as simply our wedding photographer doesn’t even come close to capturing the blessing she was to us on our wedding/elopement day as well as in the months leading up to it. 
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. 
There are a ton of big decisions to be made when planning an elopement or wedding day and some that you may even question after you’ve made them. Booking Mel was one of the easiest and best decisions we made and every day it just became more clear that she was the perfect choice. Get on her books — you will absolutely not regret it!!!"

view some recent weddings + engagement sessions

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wedding planning:

I like to make things as easy as possible for yall when you are planning your wedding + choosing your wedding photographer. That's why I have crafted an experience that is so much more than shoving a camera in your face on your wedding day.

wedding planning

More than just your photographer

more than just your photographer

Provided in all my packages:

- TL wedding vision guide
- planning resources
- timeline building
- vendor recommendations
- customizable packages

- Robert + Laura

"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!"

Tips for your wedding:

Tips for your wedding

where to start

Planning your wedding consists of 4 main things. Vision, experience, guest list, and budget. Decide which aspects of each category are most important to the two of you and start planning accordingly.

you don't have to be stressed

Start with your top few vendors. Your non-negotiable aspects of your day. Once you have those top 2-3 big things booked  and planned, you can relax a bit and enjoy the rest of your wedding planning with a bit more ease.

I believe in more than just showing up and taking pictures—I invest in my couples. I take the time to understand your love story, your vision, and what’s most important to you. Whether we’re hiking to a remote overlook for your engagement photos or dressing up in downtown Dallas, I’ll be right there alongside you—not just as your photographer, but as someone fully present for your day.

If you’re looking for a photographer who will make yournwedding feel effortless, meaningful, and unforgettable—let’s talk. I’d love to capture your story.