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Melissa Koren Photography is a fun and creative wedding photography company based out of Exeter, New Hampshire. This dynamic photographer specializes in intimate and LGBTQ+ weddings. Melissa’s approach to photography is quite simple: she takes good pictures of good people. She loves working with wonderful, loving, quirky, sassy, laughing, fantastic, and cheeky couples like you. She will work with you to highlight the love and connection you have as a couple. Her photography will show the special moments you share on your wedding day, and she’ll ensure that those photographs illuminate your unique relationship. You’ll be able to share those memories for years to come.

Services Offered

Melissa Koren Photography offers customizable packages that include a number of great services for the wedding couple. Services offered include:

  • Digital Files
  • 1 - 4 Hours of Coverage
  • Elopements
  • Tiny Weddings
  • Queer Weddings
  • Weekday Discounts
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Melissa Koren Photography

Jaclyn
Jaclyn Sent on 08/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Blown away!

Melissa was absolutely amazing. When I first reached out to her about photographing my wedding she was responsive and so friendly. She suggested we meet in person to talk about our wedding and what we were looking for from a photographer. She likes to engage with her clients and really get to know them before you both decide if she’s the one to photograph your moments. And let me just say, she IS the one to photograph your moments. When my husband and I met Melissa for the first time in person, it was like meeting up with an old friend. We literally closed down the restaurant because we just sat and talked and were having too much fun! Melissa got up at one point to go to the bathroom, and that’s when my husband and I both looked at each other and said “We can’t get married without her.” And that was that! She was hired and we were so excited. At our first meeting, I told Melissa I love candid photos! I know we were going to do some traditional and structured photos of course, but candid pictures meant so much to me and I really wanted *moments* captured to look back on. I don’t think anything I say will ever do justice to the photos we received. We were absolutely blown away at how Melissa was able to capture EVERY single beautiful moment of the day! I get to relive my wedding day every time I look through my photos. I hung up some photos in my operatory at work. I have a conversation with every single patient that comes into my chair about my pictures. Every patient I have comments on how beautiful they are which prompts them to keep asking questions about my wedding. Melissa gave me that. She gave me and my husband and our guests pure moments of the best day of my life. She is so talented and amazing, I can’t say it enough. She also went above and beyond helping me with things I didn’t know I needed help with. She was always right there, ready to help and make sure every single minute of your day was perfect. If you are lucky enough to have Melissa as your photographer, I promise you, you will not be disappointed!!! She is the absolute best! We couldn’t have asked for a better person to be behind the camera. Thank you Melissa for everything you did for us, and for sharing your talent with us! We are so grateful!
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736949856Efd38170056A96967055F2374E341Eb Sent on 06/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You’re the best Melissa!

If I could give Melissa 250 stars I totally would. She was SO extremely helpful and just such a wonderful soul to have with us on our big day. We are so grateful for you Melissa and we can’t wait to see your beautiful work! We can’t thank you enough!!
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Sarah Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pictures and stress free experience!

Melissa was amazing! So kind and personable, but also so professional and knowledgeable! Our pictures turned out amazing and she captured moments that we will look back on forever, she knew where to be and when and made everything so stress free!
Vicki
Vicki Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Can't say enough about Melissa! Godsend!

There really aren't enough words to tell you how amazing Melissa Koren is! She was more helpful than our coordinator! She helped with every aspect of our day! From getting my dress buttoned and bustled, to getting our bouquets to the correct people and reminded us to cut the cake! And her photographs are so incredible. She caught so many beautiful, funny and memorable moments, I'm having problems choosing! She even worked with us when our date changed! Thank you Melissa, you are incredible!
Dan
Dan B. Sent on 08/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Made us feel comfortable

My wife and I are introverts and being the center of attention is not our thing. Melissa made us feel incredibly comfortable took a lot of beautiful photos of the wedding. She was super flexible on timing and totally catered to what we wanted. We were thankful to have her there and we love our photos.
Becky
Becky Sent on 07/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A brides best friend!

Melissa was our amazing photographer but also the doer of things I didn’t even know needed to be done. I consider myself very organized but didn’t know when my veil should come off or when to bustle my dress, Melissa did! She stepped in and did things to help my day go so smoothly! Thank you so much Melissa!
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Candace Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Quality, Passionate Photographer Who Excels

I can’t say enough positive things about Melissa Koren Photography and how much my partner and I appreciate Melissa and respect her work. Melissa was exceptionally responsive, kind, and flexible (especially given that I had a last-minute wedding). She was happy to accommodate us. On the wedding day, we were shocked at the number of pictures she was able to take within the time frame we had booked her for. She made us feel comfortable and confident. She didn’t hesitate to help moving my dress around and even made a great suggestion about where to stand for the ceremony due to the light. We were so glad to have her there. The pictures from both sessions with her are stunning and we can’t imagine a more special way to have documented the day. We’re so thankful to have found Melissa and would love to work with her again sometime. It’s clear to us that Melissa is a true, quality professional who excels at the job she does and is passionate about her work. We’ll be highly recommending Melissa Koren Photography to anybody looking to have pictures done!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Home is in Melissa's Magic

Melissa is so very much more than the most talented photographer you'll meet. When Rob and I first agreed to mawwaige, we agreed on two things: first, as New Hampshire residents, it had to be in October, when the leaves are at their most magical. And second, which October leaf-peaking weekend would depend on Melissa's availability. We would wait a year, if that's what it took. We knew that no one else would be able to capture the tenderness, the silliness, and the love that our little family of three had grown together.

Long story short, she said yes, and we were elated! From behind-the-scenes gorgeous shots of the details that made our wedding so very "us," to the expressions she captured on our faces, it was all that we wished for and more. Wedding, family mini-session, brilliance and more, Melissa will make your world radiant. She will help you see in the beauty in yourself, in the people you love, and in every moment that follows.
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 11/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best decisions we made for the wedding!

Melissa not only captured the joy of our special day, she also went above and beyond what would be expected of a photographer. Everything little thing we didn't think to bring, she had with her. A few people in the party forgot to cut off the clothing hanging straps in their dresses, but it wasn't a problem because she had scissors with her! She also had tips on how to quickly button up the back of the wedding dress and bustled it up for the ceremony in no time at all, which was great because it always took us forever to find where the buttons were hiding. When it was getting too hot during the reception, she checked with the venue about opening up the doors for us. She had such a great attitude and helped us out in ways we never even expected. And the photos! We're absolutely in love with them. They're so beautiful and elegant, but they also show us for the huge goofballs we are. She really captured the fun of the day. As the bride and groom you're so busy that it's inevitable you'll miss some moments, but because of what an amazing job Melissa did, we're able to see so many more special moments that went on while we were busy making googly eyes at each other. We're so glad that we decided to hire her as out photographer and can't recommend her enough!
Marysa
Marysa Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fuller Gardens Wedding 9.28.2019

Melissa is absolutely the most amazing photographer and human ever! She was so kind and helpful for my wedding, I don't know what I would have done without her! I was running a bit late and as soon as I got there she helped me get all settled in and communicated to my husband to be that I had finally arrived. We loved all of our wedding photos and will definitely be recommending her to everyone who is looking for a photographer in New Hampshire!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
The Pixel Perfection The Pixel Perfection Wedding Videographers

Melissa at Melissa Koren Photography was amazing to work with! Not only is she an amazing photographer she is an amazing person on top of it. Very professional and fun at the same time. Would love to work with her again! A+++

Flower Kiosk Flower Kiosk Wedding Florists

Melissa has the eye for detail, and her work shows it.

Sperry Tents Seacoast Sperry Tents Seacoast Wedding Rentals

We have had quite a few brides hire Melissa Koren Photography for their wedding, including one of our own consultants! They all have wonderful things to say about her as a person and as a photographer. Her photos are amazing and her personality makes her so easy to work with. We highly reccomend her!

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Melissa Koren Photography frequently asked questions

Melissa Koren Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Melissa Koren Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Melissa Koren Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Melissa Koren Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Melissa Koren Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Melissa Koren 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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