the wedding story experience
SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
Your perfect day deserves perfect memories
Hello! I’m Melinda, a Wedding Photographer based out of the Hudson Valley. I am so glad you’re here. I specialize in capturing beautiful, timeless moments that you will cherish for a lifetime. My passion for photography started at a young age, and I have since honed my skills through years of experience and professional training. I understand the importance of your wedding day and I am committed to working closely with you to ensure that every detail is captured perfectly. Whether it's an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, I am dedicated to providing you with stunning images that will transport you back to your special day for years to come. Thank you for considering me as your wedding photographer, and I look forward to working with you to create beautiful memories.
I’m passionate about creating and capturing genuine, candid moments. I’m there to capture the joy, laughter, emotion and beauty of your wedding day. I was in your shoes, not that long ago and I know all of the time, energy and effort that goes into planning the wedding you've always dreamed of. Your wedding day is just the beginning of your journey with your partner and I would be honored to be a part of it!
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE
I want you to feel comfortable when working with me. As someone who also feels awkward in front of the camera, my goal is to make you feel relaxed in front of the camera. I want you to feel supported on one of the biggest days of your life. I want you to know that you can trust me to capture your day as it unfolds and give you beautiful photos that you can look back on for a lifetime.
Serving my clients is very important to me. I want to be sure that the things that are important to you are captured and prioritized. I want you to know that I will embrace the traditions that are important to you and your partner. I will give you advice and be there every step of the way.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Engagement Sessions are offered in all wedding package collections.
Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know me and to feel more comfortable being in front of the camera. One of the reasons why I love engagement sessions are because it allows me to begin to build a relationship with you. I want you to feel cared for during your session so we can put your mind at ease for your wedding day. As a wedding photographer, I am going to spend one of the most important days of your life with you and I want you to feel natural on your wedding day.
I prepare my couples for their session by providing style options that fit their personality. On the day of our session, I’ll meet you at our scheduled time and walk you through our adventure together. I want your session to be fun, enjoyable and show off you and your partner’s personalities.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS
From the moment that you decide to book with me, you just gained a new best friend.🙌 I promise to support you every step of the way. Once you decide to book, I will send you a contract and an invoice for your deposit to reserve your date. I stay in touch with you about every other month from the time of reserving your date to check in and see if there is anything that I can do to support you.
Two months before your wedding day, I send you a detailed questionnaire so that I can design your timeline for your wedding day. Then one week before your wedding, we have our last zoom call to go over final details and make sure that everything is perfect for your wedding day. I answer all email communications within 24 hours and texts within a few hours.
ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME
I am excited to be here with you, getting ready with your family & friends capturing one of the biggest days of your life. I am here to assist you, help with final touches, take photos of your keepsakes that have been passed down to you and just overall be helpful. I am a conscious photographer aware of what’s going on around me and it is my goal that you don’t notice me throughout a wedding day.
Your wedding day is going to be one of the most incredible days of your life. It’s all about you and your partner joining together and spending this special day with those closest to you.
I know how to put you at ease if you’re nervous about having photos taken and I’m there to help every step of the way. From vendor recommendations to planning your timeline, I will help you in any way that I can.
HOW I SUPPORT YOU
I support you by making sure that you stay calm and enjoy your day. I am here to ease your nerves and keep you on schedule. If there is something that comes up, I help you to come up with an idea so that you can get everything that you want on your wedding day. I am here for you - you tell me what you need - from a glass of water, to photos with all your cousin’s on your Mom’s side - I will make that happen.
My ultimate goals as your wedding photographer is to put you and your partner at ease so you can just be yourself on your wedding day. By trusting me, you can fully enjoy your wedding day. I am committed to giving you the best possible experience.
MY PHILOSOPHY
My mission as your wedding photographer is for you to feel comfortable and relaxed on your wedding day. This is one of the biggest days of your life and it goes by so quickly, that I want you to be able to enjoy it. My job on your wedding day is to capture you and your partner in love, enjoying being married surrounded by all of your family and friends. Yes, I will pull you for pictures, but I want you to be able to enjoy the day and really embrace the moment.
Whether you're having a large wedding with over 200 guests or an intimate ceremony with your closest friends and family, I'd love to be there to capture the day that marks the start of your married lives together.
DELIVERABLES
All of my packages come with an online gallery with high resolution edited images. My turnaround time is 4 weeks from the date of your wedding and sneak peeks within 24-48 hours.
I offer prints, canvases and heirloom linen and leather albums. You have full printing rights for your images. I encourage you to order directly from my print shop, but it is not required. You can use your images wherever you would like. Share them with your friends or post them on social media. I just kindly ask that you tag me! I love to see your photos on my feed!
Collection 1
$12,000
Two Photographers
Full Day Coverage
Initial Consultation
Each Photo Individually Retouched
High Resolution Digital Files
Online Ordering Gallery
12 x 12 Highlight Album with 40 pages
Collection II
$8,000
Two Photographers
10 Hours of Coverage
Initial Consultation
Each Photo Individually Retouched
High Resolution Digital Files
Online Ordering Gallery
10 x 10 Highlight Album with 20 pages
Collection III
$5,000
Two Photographers
8 Hours of Coverage
Initial Consultation
Each Photo Individually Retouched
High Resolution Digital Files
Online Ordering Gallery
8 x 8 Highlight Album with 20 pages
NEXT STEPS
If you would like to setup a call to chat about how to work with me or if you have additional questions while you are still researching, a call is the best way to get those questions answered. This is a complimentary, non- obligatory call. There is no sales pitch at the end. My goal is to understand the vision of your wedding day so that I can support you in making a decision in how you want to move forward. Click on the link to schedule a call.