NICE TO MEET YOU, I'M MEL!

& I LOVE CAPTURING LOVE STORIES.

A fantasy inspired wedding photographer with a serious case of wanderlust. I love experiencing new cultures, seeking out charming castles, being outside in nature, and capturing real-life fairytales.

Currently located just outside Washington DC, but my photography has taken me all over the world! I’m in an LDR with someone who lives in the London, so I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time there and experience it as a local. I’ve also recently become a travel advisor to help others book their dream vacations.

I absolutely adore all dogs — I have two rotten labradors name Dany & Belle. You can catch me gushing over Game of Thrones (to this day!) and House of the Dragon, and exploring every nook and cranny of the United Kingdom and Europe.

Everyone deserves a fairytale beginning, and I would love to capture your love story!

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COUNTRIES VISITED

250+

WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHED

1.7 mil

TIMES I'VE WATCHED RETURN OF THE KING

205

FANTASY BOOKS
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HOW THE BUSINESS BEGAN

When I was little, I was so obsessed with Free Willy that I wanted to be an Orca trainer at Seaworld. In high school, I was constantly at my computer with making fan edits of the Harry Potter movies, so I decided I wanted to become a film editor. When I was in college there weren't any classes that supported that dream, and the only class I did enjoy at the time was psychology.

In between classes as a psych major at Shepherd University, I would explore Shepherdstown and it's quirky, adorable surrounding areas with a camera I borrowed from a friend. A facebook post of images I took of a friend's engagement got so much attention that I started saving for my very first DSLR.

For over ten years I've been practicing digital photography, and just started a journey in film. Experimenting with different cameras, formats, and exposures has reignited my love for photography all over again. And yes, I'm still obsessed with killer whales and finally saw them in the wild (and cried like a baby) in 2021.