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What should you expect when working with Melanie?
You're in the right place. Find information on the process, services and pricing below.
A luxury photography experience
for kind and joyous couples and families
colorado wedding, engagement, & family photography
I love sharing sneak peeks a couple days after your wedding! Your gallery will be available within 4 weeks. You can download, share, and order prints directly through your online gallery.
06. gallery delivery
It's finally here! All our preparation and planning will allow you to soak up the moments with your new spouse on your wedding day! I'll keep track of the timeline and shot list so you can relax.
05. wedding day
I'll send a questionnaire for you to fill out so I can plan your wedding photography timeline, create your family and wedding party shot list, and learn important details about your day.
04. wedding prep
We'll set a date for your engagement session and send over the Engagement Session Guide which includes styling tips and a location gallery to get you excited for our time together.
03. engagement session
Let's make it official! I'll help you choose and customize the wedding collection that's right for you, and answer any questions you have before signing our contract.
02. secure the date
Contact me to see if your date is available. If it is, we'll set up a time to chat to make sure we're a good fit for each other. I can't wait to hear all the details about your big day!
01. inquire
the Process
the melanie joy wedding experience
— Allison & Jacob
She did an amazing job capturing every single aspect of our wedding day and made my husband and I feel so comfortable."
"Our experience with Melanie was phenomenal.
what My sweet couples are saying
Photographers who value you and your experience
Luxury print products and custom albums
Customized timelines and planning help
Access to style and location guidance
Gorgeous, posed portraits and authentic candids
Elegant, light-filled images
what you can expect from tHe Melanie joy Experience
investment
wedding and portrait services
- 2 photographers (Melanie & Second Shooter)
- Complimentary engagement session
- Custom wedding day timeline
- Album credit
- All edited digital images + print release
Full day wedding coverage ranges from $4500-$6000. Hourly coverage is available, inquire for our full list of collections or a custom quote.
I love working closely with you to bring your wedding day vision to life.
weddings
wedding collections
- 1 photographer (Melanie)
- 1 hour session
- Style and location guidance
- 70+ edited digital images + print release
Creating an opportunity to work together before your wedding day is so important! I love getting to know you in a fun and relaxed environment without the time constraints of a wedding day. Our time together will help you feel comfortable and confident with my posing guidance, preparing you for your wedding day. Outfit, location, and styling recommendations are included in your session. Sessions start at $650 and can be fully credited to any wedding collection.
Let's get you comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day.
engagements
engagement session
Finding moments of beauty and joy in the chaos of everyday love and life.
Family portraits
family session
— Arienne & Peter
Melanie is so kind and easy to talk to; it's obvious she is invested in providing the best possible photos and experience.
— Martha & Zach
We absolutely loved working with Melanie and are so happy that we chose her as our wedding photographer.
— Lauren & Alex
Melanie was organized and communicated well from the start, made us feel so comfortable on the day, and the photos we received were absolutely stunning!
wondering how it all works?
frequently asked questions
Your wedding photos will be ready within 4 weeks of the wedding and are delivered through a beautifully organized online gallery for downloading, sharing and printing. I typically deliver 75-100 edited, high resolution JPEG images per hour of wedding coverage. I do not offer RAW files.
I use two Nikon Z6II bodies and a variety of Nikon lenses (my 85mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4 are the favorites, but don't tell the other lenses). I use both on camera and off-camera flash to capture the party at the end of the day, and bring plenty of back up gear!
Yes, a second shooter is included for full wedding days. All my second shooters are experienced lead photographers who work with me during your wedding day to capture different angles and moments.
