athlete turned artist
It all started when I decided I wanted to become a full-time student , join a sorority and pursue a degree in photography at Texas Tech, instead of play college basketball. Wait, what? Was I crazy? Some still say yes. But I felt the Lord leading me. It was incredibly scary, at 18, giving up a life-long dream to pursue something new; something I had very little experience in, at the time. But as crazy as it was, I felt called.
JOY-FILLED MOMENTS • cultivated relationships • JET-SETTING ADVENTURES
My photography truly began on the campus of Texas Tech, when my Theta sisters began hiring me for their graduation portraits igniting this passion and love for photographing people and documenting milestones.
Over the last 10 years, the Lord has been so faithful as I'v seen seasons change and celebrated friends as they enter a new chapters of their life.
I remember praying, at the beginning of my journey, asking, "Lord, please bring me kind and gracious clients" and He has done that every. single. time. My couples are out-of-this-world kind. I truly wouldn't be where I am today without His faithfulness and the incredible support of my clients, family and friends. I am truly humbled that I get to document life's most joyous moments for a living!
the beginning
how i got started
My husband, Wes, and I met when he recruited me to be his co-ed quarterback for his flag football team, the fall of my senior year. Our first date involved running routes and cooking pasta together. It's been love + learning to call the right plays ever since!
love + football
This job given me a serious case of the travel bug. It's been *the best*
Clients have taken me to Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Maine, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma,, Utah, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington State,Washington D.C.
and allllllll the way to Malaysia. I really want to hit up the north-central states this year!
travel bug
I'm a small town, traveling photographer from west Texas with a love for storytelling & day dreaming. I have an obsession with our newly renovated kitchen, binge watching crime shows on Netflix & eating pints of rocky road ice cream, *year round*. My heart is inspired by authentic connections & love-filled marriages. I cannot wait to walk through life's special moments with you!
Welcome friend!
I'm Melanie, but my
friends call me Mel!
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ABOUT
Celebrating your engagement or Marrying the love of your life?
You can trust me to capture these events as beautifully as you see them in your memory!
cherished moments
inquire with me
let's be friends!
bucket list STATES: kentucky • Montana • oregon • Wyoming
Melanie is amazing! From the second you have your first meeting until far after your wedding is over she will be your number one fan, cheering you on throughout the entire planning process. She takes the most beautiful photos!! She will make you laugh, cry happy tears and help you get to your big day with ease. You will not go wrong if you choose Melanie as your photographer.
- maddie + colton
"Melanie is absolutely amazing and so very talented!
I can’t put into words how wonderful she is - She puts her heart into everything she does and we feel so blessed to have met this sweet lady, that we now call our friend!"
- stephanie + jarrett
"I can't brag about Melanie enough! Her pictures are amazing, and she was so much fun to be around. Her vibe is great, which really helps when you're not super comfortable in front of a camera. She has a great eye, and you'll be obsessed with her shots."
- kelly h.
I seriously cannot say enough amazing things about Melanie! She's gorgeous inside and out, the sweetest soul, and incredibly talented! Her eye for capturing stunning and timeless images is impeccable. She makes everyone feel so at ease in her presence which is crucial on your wedding day. I recommend Melanie so highly! Do not think twice about choosing her to be your photographer!!
