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Melissa Elaine Photography is a fun loving Chicago and Michigan based Wedding Photographer that loves everything wedding! I travel all over the Midwest and beyond and love capturing the beginning of something amazing between two people. Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see all the new goodness that gets posted for my brides and grooms!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Melissa Elaine Photography

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Kate Sent on 05/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa is wonderful to work with. We were both very nervous about having professional photos taken. Melissa made us feel at ease right away. She had great ideas for locations and poses. The photos were beautiful, romantic, fun and came back quickly. Highly recommend working with Melissa for your big day. She's top notch!
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Katie Sent on 08/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I knew Melissa as an acquaintance from high school, so it was an easy choice when we were looking for a wedding photographer. But she went way above and beyond our expectations throughout the whole process. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and she was very attentive. When we received our wedding photos back a week ago, I was blown away with how many photos were in our gallery, and most importantly how great they all looked! AND she was prompt with returning the photos in about one months time! She remained calm and flexible during our wedding day which was definitely under a time crunch, and guests arriving early to the ceremony.
We cannot thank you enough for photographs we will cherish for a lifetime.
Cheers!
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User2479696 Sent on 12/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa did an amazing job with our wedding photos! She was very easy to work with and always very responsive to emails. We are so happy with our photos! We received our sneakpeak photos 7 weeks after our wedding and all of our photos less than 2 months after the wedding. We really appreciated the fast turn around!
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Lindsey Sent on 07/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was AWESOME! She was SO easy to work with during planning and at the wedding... she was flexible and creative and even stood out in the rain with us to take some of the most amazing photos I have ever seen. Our photos are so wonderful and will be displayed in our home for years and years to come... Melissa went above and beyond and captured the best day of our lives PERFECTLY!
Marissa
Marissa Sent on 01/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa is hands down the best photographer! From the minute I found her online, to our first meeting, I knew that I was going to have a great experience.

Melissa is professional, patient, talented, detail-oriented, and extremely kind! I was not the easiest bride to deal with because I wanted to ask a million questions, look at every photo, and triple check everything. Melissa had no problem with this and answered all my questions and explained everything in detail. I met with several photographers before I met Melissa, and after meeting her I was sold! Melissa’s style was perfect for us! She didn’t pose us or make us stand a certain way – she let the moment happen! She would ask us to go stay over there and talk to each other, but never moved our hands or made us look unnatural. Melissa had the perfect balance of photography style for us because my family is huge and so was my wedding party and she was able to do all the traditional photos in the Catholic Church and pose the family pictures.

Melissa shot our engagement pictures in an apple orchard and nearby field! It was so fun and we love the pictures! I also asked Melissa to photograph my bridal shower and the pictures were unbelievable. The photos showed the excitement and joy from everyone. Our wedding pictures, to say the least, are amazing! Melissa captured every moment perfectly! She has a quick turn around and the lighting on the photos was perfect. Our wedding was in a barn with a live band from Nashville, so it was little different of an event! Melissa was the perfect person to capture our special day!

If you don’t hire Melissa, you are nuts! One more reason to go with Melissa: My husband during the wedding planning process and after the wedding said Melissa was his favorite vendor and was happy she was a part of our special day! What guy says that? Thank you Melissa for our amazing pictures! We will be hiring you in the future for our next life events!
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Marissa Sent on 01/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa is hands down the best photographer! From the minute I found her online, to our first meeting, I knew that I was going to have a great experience.

Melissa is professional, patient, talented, detail-oriented, and extremely kind! I was not the easiest bride to deal with because I wanted to ask a million questions, look at every photo, and triple check everything. Melissa had no problem with this and answered all my questions and explained everything in detail. I met with several photographers before I met Melissa, and after meeting her I was sold! Melissa’s style was perfect for us! She didn’t pose us or make us stand a certain way – she let the moment happen! She would ask us to go stay over there and talk to each other, but never moved our hands or made us look unnatural. Melissa had the perfect balance of photography style for us because my family is huge and so was my wedding party and she was able to do all the traditional photos in the Catholic Church and pose the family pictures.

Melissa shot our engagement pictures in an apple orchard and nearby field! It was so fun and we love the pictures! I also asked Melissa to photograph my bridal shower and the pictures were unbelievable. The photos showed the excitement and joy from everyone. Our wedding pictures, to say the least, are amazing! Melissa captured every moment perfectly! She has a quick turn around and the lighting on the photos was perfect. Our wedding was in a barn with a live band from Nashville, so it was little different of an event! Melissa was the perfect person to capture our special day!

If you don’t hire Melissa, you are nuts! One more reason to go with Melissa: My husband during the wedding planning process and after the wedding said Melissa was his favorite vendor and was happy she was a part of our special day! What guy says that? Thank you Melissa for our amazing pictures! We will be hiring you in the future for our next life events!
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Carrie Sent on 01/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa Elaine Photography was one of the best decisions we made in terms of our vendors. Melissa (owner) was incredibly professional, responsive, understanding, patient, and creative in her dealings with us. I felt a great sense of calm regarding the photography leading up to the event. She heard our desires and she ran with them!

The day of the wedding, she and her assistant were punctual, friendly, and blended in well with the day's events. She came to shoot my bridesmaids and me getting ready and took some beautiful shots of my dress and accessories. We all almost forgot she was there most of the time - she was THAT stealth!

At the ceremony, she and her assistant were, again, very good at blending in and not being a distraction, while still achieving excellent pictures to capture our ceremony. When the madness of the "formal" pictures began after the ceremony, she was to the point, but she wasn't rude in any way about it. We really appreciated her approach to directing everyone. She made it enjoyable and fun! And the quality of the photos is outstanding!

I highly recommend her photography services. You won't be sorry!
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Sarah Sent on 06/18/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I had the pleasure of having Melissa photograph my wedding day! She was amazing, and so was the second photographer she brought with her. I had a huge (and semi crazy) wedding party of 12 on each side, and she did an awesome job organizing us for photos. She had a great attitude the entire day, even though I know our group could be frustrating and chaotic. My pictures turned out gorgeous. I had such a hard time picking out which ones to frame in my home and to include in the album because I loved them all. Her talent, work ethic, and overall attitude were phenomenal. A big thank you to Melissa again!
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Amber Sent on 05/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I loved all my pictures and I will refer you to everyone I know whose getting married.
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Emily Sent on 12/20/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was amazing to work with! My husband and I had actually meet her a year prior to setting an actually date. After interviewing several other photographers, we knew that she was the option for us! Everything was natural and effortless. She makes you feels completely comfortable through the day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Melissa Elaine Photography frequently asked questions

Melissa Elaine Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Melissa Elaine Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Melissa Elaine Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Melissa Elaine Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Melissa Elaine Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Melissa Elaine Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service and 4.8 in average response time.
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