Melissa is so fantastic! Not only is she an amazing person with a great personality and sense of humor but she's an incredible photographer. She became a fast friend to my husband and I and we feel very lucky!

When I first met Melissa and saw her work it was obvious how passionate she is about this job and I was confident she would capture every special moment of my wedding.

Melissa went out of her way to help me with everything! She helped my wedding party correctly tighten the corset in my dress (thank you), she helped me keep the event timeline running smoothly (photos, speeches, etc) since I did not have a DJ or a wedding coordinator. She also helped my husband and I by giving us instructions on how to begin the cake cutting!

Also, I can't remember what it was because the day FLEW by but I rememeber while we were getting ready she whipped out at least three magical items from her bag of tricks to help me and my wedding party.

It has only been two weeks since my wedding so I can NOT wait to see the photos. I've only seen a couple of sneak peak photos and I'm dying for the rest! =)

I already have a cousin and an old high school classmate using Melissa for their upcoming weddings and I won't stop reccomending her so book fast if you have an upcoming event! ♥

Well, let me begin by saying you will not find a better photographer in this price range in the whole New Hampshire area. Believe me, I looked. I was planning this wedding from overseas, so I spent hours googling photographers, looking at websites, reading reviews, etc. Well, let me tell you, if you are considering using Melissa, just stop! Stop looking for other photographers, I mean. Because, you found her. She was so much more than a photographer. She helped me get into my dress (who knew you were supposed to lace it from the top?) had food on hand in case I had forgotten to eat (which I did) and was just generally so supportive and kind. She was friendly, but also very efficient. She was so so nice, but knew how to get people around for the group photos without sounding overbearing or bossy. She was so unobtrusive, I barely even noticed she was there for the whole wedding! After getting through the group shots in much less time than I thought it would take, she melted into the background. But, looking through my amazing gallery of 600 pictures, she did not miss a THING. Looking through my pictures was like reliving the wonderment and beauty of the day, and seeing some bonus materials! You will be amazed at how many little moments she captured that you missed. So, please, stop looking. What you will get here is so much more than a photographer who takes great pictures. You will get someone who genuinely cares about you, and making your day wonderful. Melissa's love of photography is clear to anyone who meets her. I never even once got the feeling that she was just doing this for the paycheck, and I have never been happier to pay someone for their services than I was with Melissa. I could probably go on longer, but I'll stop it here. Seriously! Hire her! You will NOT regret it!

When we chose Melissa to be our wedding photographer, we had no idea that we would also be getting a seamstress/medic/extra bridesmaid extraordinaire! She was WONDERFUL and literally saved the day about 8 times. Example: when someone stepped on my gown and broke my bustle during the reception, she dropped her camera, whipped out a sewing kit, and sewed me a new bustle in 2 minutes flat. AMAZING. Throughout the day, she was calm, relaxed, and professional, but at the same time, she kept everything moving so that we could get inside and enjoy our reception.

On top of being just all around awesome, Melissa took incredible photos; we literally sat at the computer crying and laughing out loud as we looked through them. Bottom line-- anyone can take a picture, but it takes an artist to capture a moment, and Melissa does just that. We highly recommend her!

Melissa is the best photographer EVER!!!! Not only is she talented, which can be seen through her BEAUTIFUL photographs, but she has such a great personality! She rode in the limo with us, danced with us, and still managed to take pictures at the same time! She was incredibly helpful with everything, including helping with my bustle and taking my veils out of my hair! I just can't believe how great she is!

She makes formals go by quickly and smoothly, and she made sure we got all of our must-have photos as well! I just can't say enough good things about Melissa. She is the nicest and most talented photographer out there!!!! I am so glad we used her for our wedding!

Simply AMAZING!! When planning my wedding, booking my photographer was one of the most important pieces to me. I wanted to look at photos of people I didn't know and feel the emotion of the moment, Melissa's photos did that for me. When contacting her she was always prompt and helpful. She really makes booking her easy! Then the day of every brides worst nightmare... my zipper on my dress breaks. No worries with Melissa, she just breaks out her sewing kit, (complete with band-aids and shout wipes) and just sewed me right in all the while keeping me cool so I wouldn't freak out! She did such a good job one of my bridesmaids had to get scissors from the front desk at our venue to cut me out! Not only this but she paid attention to every detail, she corralled our rowdy bunch and made our photos fun and fast. You are really getting way more than you pay for with Melissa! If you are smart you will book her now!

Melissa Shot our wedding In September of 2010. She was the first photographer we interviewed and after speaking with her, we canceled all our other appointments. Her artistic flare was evident from her website, but meeting with her in person to view her portfolios was an experience in and of itself. Each photograph my husband and I saw seemed to be alive with the atmosphere of the wedding. What impressed us the most was that no two pictures were alike – and no two wedding collections were the same. Melissa seemed to capture each couple’s individuality and allowed her pictures to tell their story. My husband and I were instantly impressed by this. Melissa herself spoke about her passion for her work and the joy of photographing weddings.
Everyone who has seen our photos is so impressed – each of them say that mine and Shawn’s personality jump off the page. If you never knew us, or how much we loved each other these pictures show that . Three months later, after looking at them millions of times, I still get emotional; and to me that is the mark of a great photograph – you never tire of it, and looking at it brings up so many memories. Melissa did this with each photograph, with each proof.
Being photographed by Melissa was a terrific experience. Not only was she fun to work with, but she was so excited to work with us. Again, this set her apart for me. I have been to so many weddings where the photographer treats it as a job – get in, take the picture, get out – but for Melissa, there is nothing monotonous or rigid about shooting a wedding. She walks into each “job” as a new and exciting experience. She leaves all expectations at the door and tries her best to capture the essence of the couple and their love for each other.
Her genuine love for her work, her passion, sense of adventure, and her easy going personality have made Melissa a true pleasure to work with. I would recommend Melissa Koren Photography to anyone and look forward to doing our family portraits with her for the years to come.

Shawn & Secret Lussier
Date of Event 9/25/2010
SECRETLUSSIER@YAHOO.COM

I had been searching for a photographer for a few weeks when a neighbor referred us to Melissa. Being a "do-it yourself" bride, I was given a lot of advice on what I should pay, what I should look for, does she use a good digital camera...etc, etc. (I'm sure you get the picture-no pun intended.) My (now) husband and I met with her and immediately felt comfortable. She is fun and witty and knowledgeable about her field. Not to mention her prices are great if you're on a budget like we were. Melissa made us WANT to get our pictures taken by her. We planned some engagement photos and had a really good time with her as we walked around. What I liked best about the session was that she was open for anything and took into account that they were OUR pictures. She wanted to make them mean something. And she did. We used them around our reception. On the day of our wedding though, she ROCKED, for lack of a better word. Not only did she take amazing pictures of everything and anything, she helped pin boutonnieres on the groomsmen and fathers, she preformed emergency surgery on my bustle when it kept dragging, and she made us laugh the whole time. Melissa is truly a great photographer because she knows the ins and outs of her trade and recognizes the importance of laughter and simplicity on a day you'll remember for the rest of your life. We'll be using her for years and years to come. We highly recommend her!

Jess and Tim Arnold

Melissa was nothing short of AMAZING! Even though I was running late on the day of the wedding, she had already photographed my dress and many other things before I got there to save time. She helped me calm down and kept her cool despite dealing with a very cranky and overtired bride (me). She even helped put on the groomsmen's boutonnieres when we got to the venue. In our opinion (my husband and I), the best part and most fun part of the whole wedding was when she took us away to do our photos together.
Despite all this, the photos are incredible! Every time I look back at the pictures from the wedding, I see something new and think, "wow," it's like she was in ten places at the same time. I highly suggest Melissa to photograph your wedding.

I don't have enough words to describe how happy I am with my wedding photos. Melissa did an AMAZING job. I was so suprised when I saw them. She was extremely unintrusive -- I don't even remember seeing her too much (although, it WAS a very overwhelming day), but she always seemed to pop out of nowhere whenever someone stepped on my bustle (which happened a LOT) to help fix it. She was so helpful before and during the wedding, through everything. When we had first met with photographers, we met with one that I loved her pictures, but she had absolutely no personality, and didn't say boo when we met with her, and was kind of pricey to be able to get everything that we wanted. The second was much more in our budget, but came off to me like a used car salesman, and the pictures weren't very good at all. (Why have an affordable all-inclusive package when the pictures look like crap?)...But Melissa was JUUUST right. She is very friendly and personable, and her pictures are amazing for a great price. We just got our pictures two days ago, and I am already trying to choose some for our album, and it is too hard when I love them all! I would HIGHLY recommend Melissa for yor wedding, and I think we will be calling her for pictures when we start our family!

If you are thinking of asking Melissa to take your wedding photos, do so immediately! You will not find a more talented and artistic photographer to illuminate your day. You will get so much more than pictures because this is not just a job to her, it is her passion. The photographs are works of art, and you get to be in them.

Not only is Melissa an amazing artist, but she is exceedingly professional. She corresponds with you often to make sure she captures exactly what you envision. Melissa is just wonderful to work with and you will feel so happy and lucky to get her. -Ali and Andrew 7/2/2010

Melissa did amazing work where I believe most people would dare to tread! She traveled to Washington, DC in the middle of winter to shoot our outdoor wedding and we couldn't have asked for anything better! She shot our rehearsal dinner and clicked immediately with our families and wedding party! Upon getting ready the morning of the wedding, I started to focus more on the "traditional" shots than getting ready and Melissa gently reminded me to focus on my day and that she would take care of the photos... and how right she was! Throughout the whole day, she was right there, capturing every moment- and contributing with her personality and smile when a camera wasn't needed. The one thing that she told me at the end of the night that I still remember like it was yesterday was when I thanked her for all of her help and she told me that she was "here to make sure that you have the perfect day."

The photos take my breath away everytime I view them. I'm swept back to that day and get completely lost in the memories. She captured everything- the tender moments between myself and my husband, the celebration of two (big!) families coming together, and the overwhelming amount of happiness that was shared by everybody there. I couldn't have asked for more timeless keepsakes of such a special day.

Melissa has photographed several events and weddings for clients of all kinds and has done stellar work. As an Event Planner, I know I can confidently refer her services and see quality work to follow. She is professional, quick to respond, and her bright personality brings out a smile on anyone! I highly reccommend Melissa to anyone in need of an excellent photographer!

I have known Melissa since Junior High... and have been very lucky to be able to witness her turn into a truly phenomenal photographer. When it came time for me to choose my engagement and wedding photo vendor, there was no hesitation when booking my old friend!

I could not have been happier with the shots that she got, how effectively and efficiently she herded my wedding party, making sure she got what she needed in order to get me some beautiful photos. The weather on the day left a bit to be desired, but when I see the pictures, it's almost hard to tell that we were dealing with a chilly, drizzly rain!

Some of my favorite pictures are of the non-posed variety, when she just magically happened to be shooting at the exact right time to catch something funny or heartwarming...

I am nothing short of thankful for the amazing memories she has captured for me.

First of all, I absolutely ADORE Melissa as a person, her work is the icing on the cake. My (now) husband and I were on a very strict budget, as we were footing most of the bill for our big day! We wanted the big, fancy, all-out wedding with all the trimmings! When looking for a photographer (keeping budget in mind) I looked for someone who captured "those" moments. You know what I'm talking about... the moments that no one else sees... the interesting, thought provoking photos of all the details, large or small.... Melissa just got it. Upon meeting with her, we instantly fell in love with her and her work and there was no other option in our mind, she was the photographer for us. Her prices are EXTREMELY reasonable, especially when you take into consideration the quality of her work. She's not afraid to get down on the ground to find that just right angle that will produce an amazing photo. She really captured the essence of our big day and what I love most is, I can relive that entire experience, start to finish, just by looking at the photos. I have recommended her, and will continue to recommend her, to everyone I know who needs a photographer for any occasion.

Melissa was a life savor for my now husband Chris and I. Two weeks before our wedding we found out that our photographer we had booked could no longer shoot us. I was in a panic. I was telling my hairdresser about the situation we were in, she recommend Melissa to us. She was wonderful, I called her about 10 days before the wedding, and she meet with me right away. She was super sweet and really listened to what Chris and I had wanted and to what was important to us for our big day. She was in contact with us and kept us up to date on our photo's. When we got our photo's I was speechless. I watched the slideshow's not once but twice and cried everytime. Our pictures were BEAUTIFUL!!! She captured moments I don't remember happening. I love love love our wedding photo's. Chris and I can not thank Melissa enough for giving us wonderful photo's of our special day. I would recommend Melissa Koren Photography to any bride and groom that is looking for a photographer for there big day!!!

Melissa was fantastic! She was the second photographer that we met with for our Sept 2009 wedding and we knew right away that she was the one for us. She was so easy to talk to, her price was just right for us, and she didn't try to sway us with a salesman-type approach (which we were really turned off from with the 1st photographer). When the big day came, Melissa was right there to capture it all in such a non-intrusive way. We had a very fun, somewhat crazy bridal party and Melissa seemed to be the perfect match for them. We had such a great time taking the family and bridal party shots. We were so impressed when we first received the link from Melissa with all of our photos. I didn't want to stop looking at them! We would highly recommend Melissa Koren Photography to anyone looking for a great photographer in NH!