The tell Experience
An unparalleled, intimate, and seamless photography experience.
I am confident in my innate need to be sure that my clients are informed, valued, and satisfied from consult-to-delivery, and it is something that has come natural to me over the years. My clients almost always become friends, and I am honored to consistently be welcomed back into their lives for all future milestones.
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Fill out an inquiry form letting me know the details about your photography needs and hop on a quick, casual call to further discuss package and booking options.
Once you're confidently ready to book your date, the agreed retainer is due to reserve your space. This is where I begin coordinating the fine details!
We agree on dates for your pre-wedding sessions and execute. We will stay connected throughout the planning process. A week out from the big day, I'll send you a questionnaire to gather your timeline and any details that require my awareness.
When the big day arrives, rest assured that I have documented and edited-to-perfection every necessary formal and candid moment and added it to your completed gallery.
Why isn’t 500 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ an option?!?! Mel takes the dreamiest photos. For us, the most important vendor we were hiring for our wedding was our photographer. I searched on all of the wedding websites and looked at countless Instagrams. I fell in LOVE with the look of her photographs, the editing, and how natural her couples looked. We wanted someone who we would vibe with so that we didn’t feel uncomfortable, as my husband and I aren’t really great at posing for pictures. After our first meeting with Mel, we HAD to have her as our wedding photographer!!!! We got off of Zoom, and turned to each other, and said SHE’S PERFECT WE HAVE TO HAVE HER. When I tell you she is the BEST at what she does, I absolutely mean it. Our favorite part of working with her (besides her becoming part of our family) was totally trusting her to work her magic. She truly has a gift and is so talented at what she does. Not only did she help us feel comfortable, but she helped us feel so confident in front of the camera! We just got married in September and I’m already eager to schedule our next photo shoot! We love Mel & StellaShotsMedia and are SO BLESSED to have had her photograph our engagement photos and wedding day. We’re so happy that we get to have her capture all of the big, exciting moments in our future! Don’t even hesitate or overthink- Just choose her as your photographer and you won’t ever regret it!!!!
- Stephanie M.
Melissa has shot all of my milestones in my life from my engagement, to my wedding, college graduation, and maternity pictures. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to capture such important memories more than I trust her. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of a camera, more like you’re hanging out with a friend than posing in front of a stranger, and her pictures always come out AMAZING. She’s easy to reach and always happy to help with suggestions for locations, outfits, and knows how to pose you to get your best angles. Truly a phenomenal photographer and person, I couldn’t recommend her more!
- Madi L.
We couldn't have asked for a more extraordinary photographer to capture the most special day of our lives. Melissa went above and beyond in every way imaginable. She didn't just take pictures; she created timeless memories for my husband and I. She has an exceptional eye for detail, and the way she captured the emotions and moments of our wedding day was nothing short of magical. However, what truly sets her apart is her dedication and genuine care she showed us throughout the entire process. She made my husband and I feel comfortable from the very beginning. She took the time to meet with us to understand our vision and preferences. On our wedding day, she was so supportive, warm and friendly and truly felt like she was part of our family. In the end, we not only gained a phenomenal photographer but also a lifelong friend. Melissa is more than just a professional; she is genuinely a kind and caring person who goes the extra mile for her clients. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day and for leaving us with such beautiful, priceless memories.
- Samantha S.
Melissa never fails to surpass our expectations every single time!! From the moment you meet her she makes you feel like you’ve known her forever, which makes you comfortable in front of her lens. Working with her is effortlessly easy and fun which keeps us coming back. We have had the pleasure of working with her for my bridals, our wedding, baby announcements & our newborn photos. Needless to say she is passionate about what she does & it shows in her love for her clients & of course her photographs. We are forever grateful for Melissa & her ability to capture our most special moments!! #Stellabrideforlife ❤️
- Briana C.
She’s the absolute greatest person to hire! She works very hard and is truly the sweetest person ever. If you don’t know how to pose, don’t sweat she has ALOT of pointers. She makes you feel comfortable, makes you laugh, and will always hype you up during your sessions. If you don’t hire her, you’ll be missing out on some really incredible shots. Her pictures always come out flawless and absolutely perfect! Melissa you da best! ❤️
- Annette G.
She exceeded our expectations with our engagement session. She created a fun and enjoyable experience, capturing the essence of our love and excitement. The photographs are emotionally moving, bringing tears of happiness to our eyes and making us eagerly anticipate our wedding day. Will forever recommend 🤍
- Melanie M.
Melissa is such an amazing human who is extremely passionate about the work she does, and it shows! She always has the best energy, and makes photo shoots fun and exciting. I can’t say enough good things about the work she does, and she always goes above and beyond to help bring our vision to life. We are so excited to have her for our big day, and couldn’t be happier with our sessions we have had with her already.
- Kayla T.
One of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning was hiring Melissa as our photographer. Not only is she so nice and easy to work with but the work she does is AMAZING. I get teared up just thinking about the wedding photos and how beautiful they turned out. We could not be happier. And we had a large wedding and she was so confident and professional and managed everything perfectly.
RUN to hire Melissa. You will not regret it!!!
- Michaela C.
Melissa is the best photographer! She is so down to earth, kind, spunky, hilarious, and driven. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera during our engagement session- which in turn transferred over to amazing photos! Then came the day of our wedding and she blew it out of the water- it was everything we wanted and more. She traveled to Vegas to capture our wedding and each picture holds such a sweet memory. I would recommend her to anyone. I can’t wait for her to take my family portraits and my baby’s first birthday photos!
Do yourself a favor a hire her to capture your special moments. You won’t regret it because she really is the best!
- Victoria R.
We couldn't have asked for a more extraordinary photographer to capture the most special day of our lives. Melissa went above and beyond in every way imaginable. She didn't just take pictures; she created timeless memories for my husband and I. She has an exceptional eye for detail, and the way she captured the emotions and moments of our wedding day was nothing short of magical. However, what truly sets her apart is her dedication and genuine care she showed us throughout the entire process. She made my husband and I feel comfortable from the very beginning. She took the time to meet with us to understand our vision and preferences. On our wedding day, she was so supportive, warm and friendly and truly felt like she was part of our family. In the end, we not only gained a phenomenal photographer but also a lifelong friend. Melissa is more than just a professional; she is genuinely a kind and caring person who goes the extra mile for her clients. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day and for leaving us with such beautiful, priceless memories.
-Samantha M.
If you’re looking for a photographer that will allow you to re-live moments that only your heart can describe, HIRE MELISSA NOW! My proposal was a surprise to me while vacationing in Puerto Rico with friends and I am so grateful to be able to re-live the moments. Within the shots she captured, I can feel all the emotions I felt that day. Her attention to details and ability to capture genuine candids is why you need to hire her! When she gave us our proposal album (which she had edited & delivered quickly!), I cried happy tears instantly. Months later, my fiancé and I still love going through the photos, retelling the beautiful chaos of the day (which we can thanks to Melissa!)
If you want to make sure that your dream day looks like a dream years later, hire Melissa to capture every single moment! We for sure cannot wait to have her on our special day in Mexico next year!
-Alexis W.
Melissa is AMAZING! We had spoke to soo many photographers and none were excited as she was when we told her we wanted to shoot at the Grand Canyon. Im really shy person and don't like taking photos but she made us feel at ease and took the most beautiful photos.10 out of 10 would recommend her! We for sure have our forever photographer
- Vanesa G.
She’s the absolute greatest person to hire! She works very hard and is truly the sweetest person ever. If you don’t know how to pose, don’t sweat she has ALOT of pointers. She makes you feel comfortable, makes you laugh, and will always hype you up during your sessions. If you don’t hire her, you’ll be missing out on some really incredible shots. Her pictures always come out flawless and absolutely perfect! Melissa you da best!
- Annette G.
