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What makes for great wedding photography?

The answer depends on who’s asking as much as to whom it’s being asked.

That’s where I come in. I’m Melissa Desjardins!

I don’t view photography through a traditional lens, and the same can be said for your wedding day vision. Society’s so-called conventions are, well, all-too-conventional for your individual style; but we both know it runs much deeper than that. You’ve never been one to settle for the status quo. Should the most important day of your life be any different?

Of course not!

You’ve put a ton of hard work into making “The Big Day” an expression of you and your partner’s unique styles. So when that day arrives, you deserve to enjoy the aesthetic you’ve created through artfully-crafted photography. Though beyond aesthetics, it means the world to me when couples trust I’ll capture the genuine moments of the most significant chapter of their love story with my special brand of energy and passion.

Welcome to Melissa Desjardins Photography!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Melissa Desjardins Photography

Katie
Katie Sent on 12/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

BOOK MELISSA! She’s incredible.

Where do I begin?! Melissa was absolutely the best to work with and I absolutely recommend hiring her. Melissa’s “eye” is impeccable, and I love every photo she took. We had such a great time meeting Melissa for our engagement shoot and we immediately all became friends and were so comfortable working with her. She walked us through some poses that felt and looked so natural and also captured us just being ourselves. We unfortunately postponed our wedding (due to COVID) twice, and Melissa was always one of my first texts to make sure she would be available before we selected the new dates. Melissa took such gorgeous photos of our perfect day and even three months later I find myself looking at them everyday. THANK YOU MELISSA, you are truly the best!
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Krista Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute perfection

Melissa is absolutely incredible. And she is one of the kindest people I have met. She came highly recommended and after looking through her photos I could see why. My husband and I didn't get a chance to meet Mel before the wedding (we live out of state) and as soon as we met her on our wedding day we both immediately felt comfortable and it was as if we had known her forever. She arrived early and extremely professional, was always easily found when we wanted to take extended family shots at the reception and was vocal about making sure everyone could be seen and was evenly distributed in the shots (we have a big family) and I really appreciated all of her direction! Her photos of the day are absolutely beautiful and I am so thrilled we went with her. My husband and I were talking after the wedding and were sad we never got to say goodbye after the sendoff, everything happens so quickly! But that's when you know you've got a great photographer, you miss them after only spending a couple hours together.
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Kelly Sent on 12/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Although not for our wedding, Melissa took our family pictures in September and the whole experience was absolutely fabulous! I have known Melissa for many years (although we don't live close to each other) and have always been in awe of her photos. She always seems to capture the people and emotions in her pictures so beautifully so when I had the opportunity to have Melissa take our family photos I jumped at the chance! The whole experience, from planning the location, outfits and overall vision to the actual day and then post photo shoot was so fun, effortless and rewarding, that our family could not be happier! And of course, the most important part - the pictures - came out exceptional. Melissa captured our family so beautifully, I look at the pictures daily because they make me so happy. Melissa was helpful, professional, fun, patient, and just overall the best photographer I have had the pleasure of working with. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! Thank you Melissa!!
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Bianca Sent on 12/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa shot our engagement and wedding photos in Richmond, VA. She is such a talented and creative photographer that I would recommend to anyone who wants to capture individuality and beauty in their pictures. She makes every encounter so effortless yet her photos come back as such incredible pieces of art. She is great with communication and making the process stress-free which is important, especially to any bride. I would love to put my dress on again just to get some more photos taken with Melissa!! We are eternally grateful we chose her to capture such an unforgettable day.
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Byra Sent on 12/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa's eye for wedding photography is amazing. Our pictures look like work from a magazine. She is very kind, always reliable and full of ideas on how to capture the best pictures. She is a true artistic professional who will not let you down! She was the best choice we made during our wedding planning! So thrilled!
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Emily Sent on 12/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was AMAZING!! Our pictures were so awesome and she is such a sweetheart and a pleasure to work with!! She has a real talent for capturing the perfect moments and we couldn’t be happier we chose her!!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 11/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
It's been two months since our wedding and I can say with absolute certainty that Melissa was our favorite part! I found her business through a mutual friend and could not have asked for a better photographer for our event (her second shooter was equally as awesome).. Melissa was a dream to work with since day one.. everything about our event screamed chaos - from the planning, to the venue, to the sudden venue change, etc., but Melissa not only photographed our day with ease, she essentially became our number one point of contact in regard to the coordination of our wedding! We honestly could not have handled everything that was thrown at us without her and can't imagine loving her work any less.
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Taylor Sent on 11/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
It's been two months since our wedding and I can say with absolute certainty that Melissa was our favorite part! I found her business through a mutual friend and could not have asked for a better photographer for our event (her second shooter was equally as awesome).. Melissa was a dream to work with since day one.. everything about our event screamed chaos - from the planning, to the venue, to the sudden venue change, etc., but Melissa not only photographed our day with ease, she essentially became our number one point of contact in regard to the coordination of our wedding! We honestly could not have handled everything that was thrown at us without her and can't imagine loving her work any less.
Latoya
Latoya Sent on 09/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa photographed my wedding at the Hippodrome Theater and the pictures were AMAZING! She is so talented, I was so amazed how she captured the best moments. Not only were the pictures top notch but she is also very organized and professional. She worked so well with the other Vendors and it really helped us keep on schedule with the timeline. I cannot stop looking at my wedding photos. Melissa is seriously the absolute BEST.
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Christina Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I spend most of my time at my day job looking at portfolios of different artists and photographers, so I was extremely picky about selecting the photographer for our wedding. Melissa's work immediately struck me as a cut above the rest. And now, having worked with her, I can say that her professional demeanor matches her incredible talent. She is one of the loveliest and most responsive people I've ever worked with, and our photos turned out perfectly. Thank you Melissa, for giving us our dream wedding photos and being a genuinely wonderful human being!
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Melissa Desjardins Photography frequently asked questions

Melissa Desjardins Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Melissa Desjardins Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Melissa Desjardins Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Melissa Desjardins Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Melissa Desjardins Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Melissa Desjardins Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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