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MELANEY SOTELO

Los Angeles & Destination Photograher

wedding photos

the moments you don't think about but make you cry of joy later. That tear from your fiance as you walk down the aisle. unexpected, intimate moments that take you back in time

Are you ready to capture your story?

NUMBERS

the number of weddings we shoot each year

By The

15

years in business

5

THe number of international flights taken in my lifetime 

3

of our couples do first looks. ask us why!

80%

the LANGUAGES I SPEAK. sERVING SPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITIES AS WELL

2

number of cameras I own

8

You are probably looking through multiple photographers to find which one is the right one for you. I believe in making the process easier and seamless for you. I create custom offers based on your needs and wants. Please inquire for a personalized offer.

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we've really come to value the unexpected, intimate moments that take place on a wedding day. 

The first look with your dad or mom. The joy of your groom and the tears as you walk down the aisle or he see's you for the first time in your dress. Grandma and Grandpa dancing it up on the dance floor.  The way you dance your first song as husband and wife.

This day is about more than the wedding colors you chose, the flowers, or the food. It's about celebrating the start of your new journey  in your life with your husband or wife and achieving new goals together. It's an honor to play a part in such a significant day and I hope you'll choose me to be a part of yours! 

After photographing multiple weddings over the past few years...

Like what you see? Send me a message through my contact form and I will contact you within 24 hours to schedule a call and get to know you and your wedding needs  

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Once your date is officially reserved, I will send over a few goodies to help you prepare for the big day. I will also help you with a rough timeline, vendor recommendations, etc.

date booked

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We will schedule your engagement session based on your availability and dreams. We will work together to bring your vision to life. I provide guidance on location and a style guide. 

the session

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I will check in about one month before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else we should know about your big day.

wedding prep

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It's finally here! The day the two of you start this new journey together as Husband and Wife.  Just know I am excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It's going to be awesome!

the big day

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You can expect your photos to be delivered via an online gallery within about four weeks of your wedding. At that time, we'll also send over details about preserving your images through prints and albums. 

they're here!

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tiffany+ Anders

camarillo, california

Melaney is fabulous to work with! Responsive, friendly, and a great photographer. Photos turned out great!

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We're proud to offer intimate wedding day coverage to ensure that this next step in your lives is captured in a way that can be remembered for generations. 

Intimate wedding day coverage is available on it's own or alongside full wedding day coverage.  Inquire below for more details.

SAFE, ROMANTIC + intimate 

intimate weddings

intimate weddings

jessica

irvine, california

Melaney was so easy to work with, she let us be US!

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tiffany

camarillo, california

Responsive, friendly, and a great photographer. 

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alicia + ivan

marina del rey, california

by the end of our engagement shoot we decided we wanted to book her for a second engagement photo shoot and as our wedding Photographer!

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alicia + Ivan

marina del rey, california

I instantly felt that I was with a friend rather than a stranger! she had amazing tips and tricks to get us to genuinely have fun 

marlene

gardena, california

Melaney is amazing! My pictures came out beautiful!

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For more details on wedding packages and to find out more about a custom package, please contact me. 

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