by melannephoto | May 4, 2020 | Engagement, Weddings
Last summer, on one of the most beautiful days here in Michigan, I had the complete honor of photographing Todd + Stephanie’s engagement session in downtown Detroit! This was our first time meeting in person, and I have to say, we clicked almost instantly! I...
by melannephoto | Apr 26, 2020 | Engagement, Family
The weekend before Michigan went into full on lock down, I had the pleasure of documenting Shauna + Corey’s maternity session in Downtown Detroit. I love this session so much, because I believe it speaks to what I like to describe as my “style” as a...
by melannephoto | Apr 21, 2020 | Weddings
After speaking with numerous Brides over the past three weeks, I wanted to write some helpful information on how to continue planning your wedding, from the safety of your own home! I also have a great list of Michigan based vendors that I would love to share with...
by melannephoto | Mar 22, 2020 | Weddings
It was a beautiful February day, here in the Mitten. When I first arrived to Alicia’s home, I could instantly feel the anticipation in the air. My eyes began to fill with tears, as I photographed her getting ready. I think my favorite part of Brad +...
by melannephoto | Jan 17, 2020 | Weddings
When Alex first reached out to me to photograph her engagement photos, I asked her what her vision was for this shoot. She simply replied, “We want to eat TACOS!” I immediately fell in love and knew that THESE ARE MY PEOPLE! We started the day at their...
by melannephoto | Dec 13, 2019 | Engagement, Weddings
There’s an old saying, that it’s good luck to have rain on your wedding day. The reason behind this, is if a knot gets wet, it’s impossible to untie. Lauren + Jake were married on top of a mountain in Tennessee at the stunning Magnolia Venue. Mother...
by melannephoto | Nov 29, 2019 | Weddings
One of my very first jobs as a kid, was working as a waitress at my local Big Boy Restaurant. I was only 16, and had no idea that saying yes to a part time job would change my life forever. See, it was at this Big Boy that I met my husband, nearly 15 years ago. I also...
by melannephoto | Oct 4, 2019 | Weddings
From the moment Alexa reached out to me, I knew I was meant to photograph their wedding day! See, she followed me on my favorite social media platform (instagram) and regularly commented on how much she loved my bright + colorful style. I shortly followed her back,...
by melannephoto | Jun 7, 2019 | Weddings
When I arrived to Caiti’s suite at the Detroit Marriot, she was calm, cool, + collective. Her room over-looked the Detroit River + it’s views came only second to the way that Caiti looked in her fit + flare beaded gown from Nordstrom. They met on top of a...
by melannephoto | May 20, 2019 | Weddings
From the college campus at Michigan State University, to working for the same company after graduation… for years they crossed paths without ever meeting. That was until a popular dating website called Bumble matched them just over two years ago and they had...
by melannephoto | Mar 11, 2019 | Weddings
https://melannephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/billie-eilish_-_ocean-eyes.mp3In late 2018, I reached out to a fellow wedding industry friend (Brittney from Great Lakes Event Planning) about putting together a Styled Wedding together. From the very beginning, I...
by melannephoto | Feb 9, 2019 | Weddings
On a Monday morning, I met Jake + Lauren at this clean lined Detroit Air bnb to document their engagement session. Lauren has been a client of mine for the past four years (I have photographed her daughter since she was just 6 months old!) + has truly grown into...
by melannephoto | Dec 20, 2018 | Weddings
It started like any true romantic novel. They met as kids, growing up going to family parties + spending holidays together, which grew into a strong friendship. Flash forward years later when they reconnected on the grounds of MSU. After awhile, their lifelong...
by melannephoto | Nov 2, 2018 | Weddings
The very first time I met these two lovebirds was on the night that Anthony purposed! Ashley was a bridesmaid in a wedding I was photographing, and during the bouquet toss, Anthony asked Ashley to be his wife! I was so honored to be part of such an amazing moment, and...
by melannephoto | Oct 23, 2018 | Engagement, Weddings
The first time I met with Melissa + Kevin, was one month before their wedding! They had booked me last year (referred to them by their amazing venue!) after a 15 minute phone conversation. When we finally met, I knew I was going to LOVE being around these two! They...
