BIO | M24

HEY, I'M MELODY

based in california but a wanderer at heart, i became fascinated by freezing a moment in time with a camera at a young age. fast forward over 10 years later, i am still diving heart first + chasing after what i love to do; to evoke joy, love and nostalgia with photographs + video.

+hey i'm melody! (she/her)
+queer + lover of all LOVE
+firey red-head with lots of tattoos, very chill but love to live bold
+addicted to thrifting, coke zero, in n out + matcha
+i try to go to 1 new country every year, got any recs?
+outside of brands + love stories, i make art. shop my mag!
+forever chasing golden hour

SAY HELLO

What's your style?

My style is connection and comfort. My energy is very laid back + want my subjects to be the same. I am on the hunt for the big moments + everything in between, reminding you how you felt. In a few words; natural, nostalgic with a hint of editorial. I am here to guide you on your journey by being your hype woman + give you natural posing tips so you can do what you do best, being in love.
How many weddings have you shot?

I shot my very first wedding when I was 16 years old, and have since been refining my style for over 11 years. In that time I have been blessed to capture over 400 love stories (and counting!)
Are you available for travel?

100% yes! I love any excuse to travel + am often anywhere from Southern CA, up to the PNW. Open to going wherever you are, I'll meet ya there!
Do you have a vendor list?

Oh yeah baby. With over 10 years in the industry, I can send you just about anyone you're looking for! Let's get you the perfect dream team.
What camera do you use?

I have many camera babies, but my tried + true will always be Canon! You'll also see me whip out my Fuji Film, my old school VHS, and polaroid on most days. Consider me your personal paparazzi!
What is your turn-around time?

For portrait sessions, 2 weeks + for weddings 6-8 weeks! I am just as excited as you are to share them, so expect to see lots of sneak peeks along the way!
What are the next steps?

Head over to my contact form, and let me know a bit about what we will be capturing together. Typical response time is within 48 hours, where we will get all the details + set up a consultation call. When you're ready to lock in your date, I'll shoot you over a contract with your detailed investment plan + collect a retainer payment. And, the rest is history! Chat soon, lovers.