HI, I'M MELISSA

It all started when my mom gifted me a camera for my 12th birthday.

Photography was my first love, and it has stayed that way from middle school, all the way through college & photo school. 

Immortalize your wedding day with a photographer who understands why we take pictures.

Growing up, my mom always had a camera in her hand. Film, digital, camcorder, you name it. It was instilled in me from very young that if you want a moment to last forever, you should photograph it.

When my mom gifted me a camera for my birthday many years ago, it felt like a passing of the torch. It's my job to capture important moments now, I thought. And that's exactly what I've been doing since. For my friends, family members, and now, you (hopefully).

about nyc photographer love, melissa

behind the lens

Melissa W.

My family photo albums are full of seemingly mundane moments, like this one pictured. And yet, I find myself constantly wanting to go back and revisit them. This is because these moments are anything but mundane;  these were precious times, spent with my family and friends, all lovingly documented by my favorite photographer, my mom. 

I want to be able to fill your family photo albums with equally important yet perfectly mundane moments. Moments you don't think twice about as they're unfolding in front of you, but you'll find yourself returning to time and time again.

me, dressed as a bride, 2002 (age 6)

my mom, dressed as a bride, 1973 (age 6)

HOT TAKES

some stuff i love

i'm not into

i believe

Film, Led Zeppelin, black & white, Mad Men, documentaries, cooking, desserts, travel, my family + dog.

Seafood, country music, being rude, blurry photos, unflattering lighting.

Quality over quantity, grass is green not gold, every moment counts.

ON MY MOODBOARD

my great aunt dorothy, 1950's

my grandparents' anniversary, 1990's

"She takes the best photos I've ever seen of my friends and family. What more could you ask for?"

-claire & yanni

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