Creative & emotional storytelling in Philadelphia.

For those who want to feel their photos. Not just see them.

Your wedding isn't just a series of beautiful moments-- it's a full, emotional experience. As an artist, I document your day with creativity and empathy. I believe in capturing the feelings behind the images so that when you look back, your photos don't just show what happened... they show what it felt like to live it. Let's have a little fun during your wedding day!

You deserve a wedding where you feel:

safe

seen

supported

celebrated

this sounds like a dream!

"An awesome photographer and beautiful photos! Not only was Mel wonderful to have at my micro wedding but her photos are beautiful! The whole day was relaxed, full of laughter and love, and Mel was able to capture those little moments along with the big ones!"

Kristen, 2021 Bride

"Melanie is the absolute best! We had our engagement shoot with her and are absolutely obsessed with the pictures. Neither of us are particularly comfortable having our picture taken but Melanie made us feel very at ease the whole time. She wasn’t trying to have us do awkward poses but was more just capturing the moment, which we love. We’re using Melanie as our wedding photographer and couldn’t be more excited to see how she captures the day! She has been so helpful throughout the planning process so far! Genuinely could not recommend Melanie any more!"

Faith, 2025 Bride

About

I'm a Type B kind of girl with a spreadsheet-loving side, so I'm all about finding that sweet spot between having a plan and letting the day unfold. I absolutely love getting creative with whatever space we're working in by finding interesting light, unexpected corners, and little details that make your venue feel like you. I'll happily make a timeline that suits you and your other day-of vendors, but I'm just as happy to throw it out the window when a moment is too good to miss. Weddings days can be wonderfully unpredictable and imperfect, and I believe some of the best photos happen when we leave a little room for the unexpected.