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So excited you have found yourself here! To me, weddings are not just about the big moments but include the seconds leading up to those moments. I want to infuse your story with the richness and vibrancy of your love, and the love of those around you. I am captivated by the connections between you and your guests throughout your day that strengthen the emotion shown through each image. I approach weddings knowing that it is with what I capture, that will document and preserve your love story for you and your family for years to come. I serve couples throughout New England. I have photographed as far as Vermont, Maine, and the Hudson Valley, as well as many beautiful wedding stories in the hills and shorelines of Connecticut. Please reach out to me via my website to inquire about wedding collections and availability as I do not check weddingwire messages directly!


Services Offered
The photographer offers many wedding services. Melanie Ruth Photography services include:

  • Second shooter
  • High resolution
  • Liability insurance


Other Services
In addition to the above wedding-related offerings, Melanie Ruth Photography also offers many other services that include:

  • Engagement sessions
  • Albums
  • Digital files
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$7,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$8,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Melanie Ruth Photography

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Melanie is highly praised by numerous reviewers for her exceptional photography skills and warm personality. She is described as professional, thoughtful, and fun to work with, helping couples feel comfortable and capturing genuine, emotion-filled moments on their wedding day. Reviewers appreciate her organization, communication, and seamless coordination, making the photography process stress-free and enjoyable. Melanie is commended for going above and beyond, exceeding expectations with stunning photos that beautifully preserve the memories of weddings.

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Melanie is highly praised by numerous reviewers for her exceptional photography skills and warm personality. She is described as professional, thoughtful, and fun to work with, helping couples feel comfortable and capturing genuine, emotion-filled moments on their wedding day. Reviewers appreciate her organization, communication, and seamless coordination, making the photography process stress-free and enjoyable. Melanie is commended for going above and beyond, exceeding expectations with stunning photos that beautifully preserve the memories of weddings.

Elena
Elena Sent on 12/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing adventure elopment/intimate wedding experience

Melanie is absolutely extraordinary at what she does! We worked with Melanie to photograph our 10 person wedding day, which included a sunrise hike with just me and my partner before the rest of the day’s festivities. From the first moment we connected with Melanie, she was professional, thoughtful, and so much fun. She helped us think through every detail of the day and she was game for all the adventurous or unusual ideas we threw her way. She helped us bring to life a wedding day that was unique to us and felt exactly as special as we could have hoped for.

Throughout the day, she somehow managed to always be in exactly the right place to capture invaluable moments between us and our families. Because we decided to have an intimate wedding, we were prioritizing quality time with each other and our immediate families over everything else, and Melanie’s photos reflect that. The photos she created are bursting with genuine emotion and joy. They capture exactly how we felt on our wedding day and so many beautiful details.

On top of all that, Melanie is a wedding expert and helped our day run smoothly in a million little ways beyond taking photos! She quietly coordinated the timing of all the moving parts, helped me tape my dress with fashion tape (😂), and made some key suggestions based on her wealth of experience shooting hundreds of weddings. Clearly, I can’t recommend Melanie highly enough!
Diana
Diana Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

It's hard to put into words just how great Melanie is, not just as a photographer but as a person! She built a connection with us from our first zoom call that led us to our engagement shoot, multiple check-ins through our engagement, and finally to the wedding day. She let us in on tips and advice throughout the entire planning process that helped shape our wedding into the amazing day it became. The last thing anyone wants is stress or worry on their wedding day. Melanie's calm demeanor, preparedness, and fun approach truly alleviate that last-minute stress. We got so many compliments from family and friends on Melanie and her brother's awesome personalities and professionalism. After our first look and family pictures, she completely blended into the background (in the best way!) She allowed us to stay present and enjoy every moment without feeling like there was a camera in our faces, yet she captured every moment we didn't even know she was there for! When our pictures came in, we were absolutely blown away. She gave us all the emotions, special moments, and dance moves in a way that brings us right back to our wedding day. Her style delivers authentic, real photos in a way you won't find from just anyone! We are beyond thankful for Melanie. She's simply the best and it would be a mistake to miss out on hiring her for your own wedding!! 
Greg
Greg Sent on 07/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Melanie Not Only Captures Moments - She Adds to Them!

We recently hosted our wedding at the Saybrook Point Resort. We are VERY thankful that Melanie was a part of our wedding day!

Melanie brings a calm yet clear sense or organization to both her planning meetings and her shoots. This balance put us and our guests at ease, which is so important when taking photos. It also allowed us to make the most of every minute of our big day. Thanks to Melanie’s organization, we didn’t miss anything or waste any time. Our guests loved her. Many went out of their way to comment on her kindness and good energy. Everyone was very comfortable taking pictures with her behind the camera.

And then there’s the photos... they are simply awesome! Melanie and her second shooter, Tom, creatively made the most of the setting of our wedding in their work. When we had our first look on docks near a lighthouse, Melanie and Tom positioned themselves to get many unique angles and beautiful perspectives. They knew the venue very well – directing group portraits both on the docks and in front of unique homes across the street. We also think they managed to capture all 120 of our guests within the album!

Melanie not only photographed of our wedding day beautifully; her organization helped make the day itself a wonderful experience for all of our guests. We hope to see Melanie and Tom again at a future event!

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