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I love serving my couples with a guided experience, telling the whole story of your wedding day through posed and styled images as well as natural, in the moment candids. I find inspiration in light, emotion, beauty and connection. 

A luxury wedding photography experience for couples seeking imagery filled with joy and light.

weddings

graceful, light-filled photography 

I believe your experience with me is as important as the images I deliver. Outfit, location, and styling recommendations are included in your engagement session.

Documenting the beginning of your love story through light and airy images, guided posing and a relaxed environment.  

engagement

the beginning of your love story

I know from experience how stressful family photos with the littles can be! I love capturing bright and cheery images of you and your babies in a fun and relaxed environment. Your family session includes a What to Wear Guide and location help as well as a gallery of beautiful, posed portraits and in-the-moment candids you'll treasure for life. 

Finding moments of beauty and joy in the chaos of everyday love and life. 

family Portraits

timeless portraits and joyful moments 

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Melanie is a wedding photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She believes marriage is the most beautiful relationship in life, and she's passionate about capturing its beauty through her camera so your story can be shared for years to come.  

over 12 years serving kind and joyous couples through a luxury photography experience in Colorado

Melanie Joy

MEET THE ARTIST BEHIND THE camera

what couples are saying:

— Brooke & Sam

Melanie is an excellent photographer! She was thoughtful, kind, and easy to work with. She was responsive and got to know us and what we wanted from our wedding. Melanie made sure to give us just enough direction to capture the best shots, while allowing us to spend time with our guests and enjoy the day. We would definitely recommend Melanie as your wedding photographer!

Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful - they are bright and joyful, just like our wedding!

— Katie & Geoff

Our photos were stunning and better than we had dreamed. My maid of honor sent me one picture in particular and commented that she didn't know a picture could so perfectly capture our love for one another. We could not have asked for a better experience or photographer to capture our day.  If you're considering Melanie, do yourself a favor and book her!

Melanie has an incredible ability to make us feel at ease and comfortable.

— Helen & Joseph

I love Melanie! I would recommend her to any other bride in a heartbeat, and if I had to do it all over, I would choose her again. She walked with me through the whole process and made me feel comfortable trusting her with my photos. And of course, LOVE THE FINAL PRODUCT. Melanie not only captured how we looked on the day of the wedding but also the emotions, love, and laughter.

"You were by far my best wedding vendor."

Lauren & Alex
 The Surf Hotel

wedding

Kristine & Ben
Crooked Willow Farms 

wedding

Meghan & Chris
Sonnenalp Hotel, Vail

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recent work