About Melyssa

you can call me Mel.

friend, wife, momma, teacher & photographer

HEY FRIEND, I'M MELYSSA

Some people tend to spell my name wrong (thanks auto-correct), so you can just call me Mel :-) I’m laid-back and superrrrr passionate about love.

I’m a part-time wedding, elopement, AND portrait photographer as well as an illustrator based in Ohio! During the school year I spend my week days helping students with IEP's. My goal is to pursue being an art teacher in the next few years, so I can share + teach students about my passion for art!

I was born in a small town in Illionis but then moved to Ohio where I grew up. I'm one of FOUR sisters.. so life was pretty fun/eventful growing up.

I'm married to my best friend, Tyler, who I met at church (best way to find your soulmate.... am I right??!) and we have a precious daughter, Leilani.. but Lani for short, who's literally a split image of me.

I'M ALL ABOUT

Life in community

Re-watching New Girl

Coloring with my daughter

Peanut butter sandwiches

Taking long walks through Target

Traveling to new places

Re-decorating our house with new finds from Hobby Lobby

approach

ready to adventure?

Whether you're ready to do a 3 plus mile hike in your wedding dress or have a 8 hour wedding day that includes all of your childhood best friends and family members, it's super important to remember this day is all about you and your person!!

You want to have a surprise dance for your bride/groom during your reception? GO FOR IT!!!

You'd rather exchange your vows before the ceremony so its more intimate and you hate talking in front of people? I'M HERE FOR IT!!!

However you'd like to spend your day I'll be there from day ONE helping you create!!!!! I'm invested in BOTH OF YOU. I'm ready to help make your big day special and capture allllll the sweet moments!