are you ready to capture your story?

Life is short. Through my life experiences, I know how valuable memories are. At 14 years old, an ear tumor took away my perfect hearing. Although, I am well, it really changed my perspective on seizing the moment because I didn't know if I would come out of it. Legacy through imagery is vital to a meaningful life. We should be able to experience our past and those who came before us.

I love photography because one picture holds the power of a thousand words. Everyone can interpret something different and feel a different emotion through imagery. Pictures hold life within them and bring us back to beautiful moments some once in a lifetime. 

it started with a story. 

the heart

behind the photos

vanessa 

she was sweet and made us feel comfortable. Overall great experience and would definitely work with her again


I began capturing images at the age of 17, the feeling of capturing sunsets, important moments in my life and my families really made me fall in love with photography. This really has inspired me to document the way that I do. Not only capturing the big picture but the small meaningful moments in life.  

As a digital and film photographer based in Los Angeles,  I photograph not only in digital format, but the timeless format of film. Since 17, I've perfected the craft of film photography when I took a class in high school developing and shooting film. 

I believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments together. I believe in images that are itching to be printed, placed in beautiful frames, and hung on walls for years to come. 

Whenever I pick up my camera, I strive to create beautiful and emotional images that tell a story and showcase the beauty of both the people in the images and the world around them. 

I'm the right photographer for you if you value sunsets, meaningful & real moments and a legacy. 

LOS ANGELES WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

I'm Melaney

Quick Facts

for the skimmers

I'd rather be on

a plane to my next adventure

fluent languages

Spanish & English

favorite ice-cream

Coffee Flavor

Drink of choice

Iced Latte

favorite show

Friends 

Dream destination

Italy 
(All of it!)

guilty pleasure

Purses & Wallets

take my money

 Sephora

favorite season

Summer

listening to

Mel Robbins Podcast

zodiac sign

Cancer

weekend plans

Photographing weddings

FAVORITE SHOW

Friends

favorite season

Summer

ZODIAC SIGN

Cancer

listening to

Karol G

guilty pleasure

Purses & Wallets

take my money

Apple

Hobby

Going to the beach

weekend plans

Shopping and Relaxing

ashley

Malibu, california

She made it so easy and made the experience stress free and comfortable.

jade

koreatown, california

We laughed a lot, had fun, and she made us feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera pretty quickly.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Nothing brings me more joy than a road trip. Whether its a new destination or one I've been to it always boosts my energy to get away for a bit and reconnect with the beauty this world offers in the simplest of things. Some of my favorite trips have been to Guatemala and Oregon.

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Whether you're a newly engaged couple looking for a photographer, a mama longing for beautiful images of treasured moments or a photographer looking to grow your business, we have something for you!