Beyond Weddings

families | newborns | seniors
portraits | Maternity

documentary

authentic

romantic

real

timeless

emotive

your photographer:

I've been documenting love stories, growing families, + so many other stages of life for over 7 years all over the U.S.

I specialize in documenting our time together in a way that feels more like hanging out, a fun evening with your fam, creating memories that leave a legacy.

If you are looking for cookie cutter everyone smiling at the camera perfectly posed, I am going to be honest, I am probably not the gal for you.

If you are craving photos you can feel, the ones you'll flip through in an album 50 years from now + will bring a tear to your eye remembering how happy yall were in those very moments, you have found yourself in the right place.

your photographer

Hey, I'm Mel

Hey, I'm Mel

I am here to document this time in your life in a way that feels intentional. Not something you are crossing off a to-do list or that feels like a chore. We are savoring these moments. Creating lasting memories that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

I am here to help make your session intentional + unforgettable

Whether we are bouncin through the pasture in your old first gen or scaling the red dirt mesas to a mountaintop view, we will document this season in a way that feels true to you.

Families

I am here to help make your okc wedding intentional + unforgettable

Intentional. Authentic. Lasting.

Intentional. Authentic. Lasting.

Maternity + Newborn

Seniors + portraits

No more dreading family photos. Picture an evening with your kiddos running around picking you flowers, your husband kicking his boots up when all of a sudden, GROUP HUG! Blowing bubbles, playing tag, fishing, ridin horseback. Sound a lot better than stiff posed photos? I thought so too.

Maternity + newborn sessions don't have to go together. Some people opt for one or the other or both! Think: a date night with your hunny before welcoming a new member to your fam + then a relaxed morning full of baby snuggles + quite moments.

Want your photos to not look like everyone else's and actually feel like they represent you? Let's dream up the vision for your session and then make it come to life together.

average investment: $675

bundles starting at: $950

packages starting at: $525

- Hembree Fam

"Melissa is a miracle worker! My family and I struggle in front of a camera. She makes it so comfortable and easy for us. She is patient and kind. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Her pictures are perfection! I have to hold back the tears when she sends the previews. She has amazing talent and creates such beauty."

"Mel has captured photos of our family on several occasions and I’m brought to tears every time I get our photos back. She is so patient and does an amazing job of capturing special memories. She is so patient and always so easy to work with!"

- Kafka Fam

view some recent session galleries:

planning for your session:

I like to make things as easy as possible for yall when you are planning your session. I know rounding the family up or getting your senior to smile can feel like a challenge but I am here to help you prepare and make the whole process seamless.

planning for your session:

More than just your photographer

more than just your photographer

Provided in all my packages:

- TL style guide
- personalized styling help
- location assistance
- session questionnaire
- customizable packages

- Macoubrie Fam

"Melissa has taken my family pictures for years now. Her photography is a not a side gig or hobby for her, she a true professional. Sneak peeks pics and full gallery were sent on time and easy to access. She was so patient with the kids (and even my husband said he had fun!).

The day we took photos ended being cloudy with hardly any “golden hour” magic. You never would have known in our gallery. Melissa knew exactly what to do. You won’t regret hiring turquoise lens!"

Tips for your session:

Tips for your session:

where to start

Choose the time of year you want your photos taken. For maternity photos I recommend taking them between 34-36 weeks depending on how you are feeling. Newborn session ideally happen between 1-3 weeks after birth.

you don't have to be stressed

When you have an idea of when you want your session, reach out to check my schedule. After we decide on a date and you pay your retainer and sign on the dotted line, you are on my books and we can start dreaming up your session!

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 OKC, 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 your OKC wedding feel effortless, meaningful, and unforgettable—let’s talk. I’d love to capture your story.