Hi, I'm Melanie!
It’s my passion to find beauty in everyday relationships and surroundings, and capture it through my camera so you can share your story for years to come. I love serving couples who are drawn to elegant yet colorful imagery—photographs filled with joy, light, and genuine connection.
Through a guided photography experience, I create a gallery that blends thoughtfully posed and styled portraits with natural, candid moments, telling the full story of your day as it truly unfolds.
for kind and joyous couples
Graceful, Light-Filled
Wedding Photography
colorado wedding photographer
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
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 13 years serving kind and joyous couples through a luxury photography experience in Colorado
Melanie Joy
MEET THE ARTIST BEHIND THE camera
— 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.
