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Sure we could write about how we were in love with photography ever since we picked up our grandfathers film camera or how we knew in our teenage rebellion years, that we always wanted to grow up to be photographers... but that would be bullshit.

Since 2008, we've followed our passion for producing a unique photography experience, filled with natural smiles, candid moments, and our clients' true personalities. We strive to offer our couples a little something different, with completely customizable packages and two distinct, yet complementary lighting styles, providing you with an expansive photojournalistic portfolio. Our MMP client family is also given access to award winning GraphiStudio heirloom style albums, archival prints, and unique wall art items and parent gifts.

What we do isn't just about the photography, but getting to know two people who fell in love and want to share their story. We're not everyone's cup of tea (or Scotch as Mr. McClain prefers), but we are a damn good fit for those who are looking for something nontraditional. In our opinion, cookie cutters are for baked goods (YUM CARBS), not wedding 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
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
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

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
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Melissa McClain Photography

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Michelle Sent on 04/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

Melissa & Jason are two of the most funniest and fun people that I have met in along time.
We worked with Melissa for our engagement photos which came with our package we selected. Those pictures turned out to be what I invisioned and then some. We also used her for our wedding photos.
I love how they use all the natural elements from outside & you to really capture some awesome photos. We let Melissa & Jason run with whatever they thought would look cool in pictures. That was the best
decision that we made we ended up with some amazing photos that we are both obessed with and can't wait to hang them on our walls in our home. Melissa & Jason are laid back but will have you laughing so hard your face hurts from smiling so much.
I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with these two during our big day. Melissa kept us on schedule and we were able to make it to the alter on time. They both helped direct how to pose or fixed us if we needed to be posed differently. They are just fantastic and can’t recommend them enough!!
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James Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Top Quality Photography Team!

Melissa and Jason were so much fun to work with! They were incredibly friendly, easy going yet professional, and very helpful throughout our planning process. They were both very easy going, yet professional and highly capable. They were fantastic at setting up shots, positioning us and overall making things interesting. We spent most of our time during photos laughing and generally having a great time! I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer in the Harrisburg area!
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Nick Sent on 12/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, Experienced, Talented Photographers!

We are so happy with our wedding photographs! Melissa and Jason were wonderful to work with! They brought so much experience which helped us feel very comfortable and confident throughout our wedding day. Our pictures are beautiful! We highly recommend Melissa McClain Photography!
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Leigh Sent on 10/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

WONDERFUL photographer with AMAZING work

I'm beyond happy to have Melissa (& Jason) photograph our wedding. First of all, the preview pictures are absolutely beautiful, and I can't wait to get the full set soon. Beyond that, Melissa was a pleasure to work with, and helped keep me calm about making sure we got all the pictures we wanted! We ended up running later than anticipated, and rain threw off some of our initial picture plans, but Melissa was great at planning on the fly and dealing with what came up. She and Jason also made my husband and I feel very comfortable on the day, and took great care at making sure I liked the pictures and poses as we went. I cannot recommend Melissa any higher!
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Tracy Sent on 09/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had both Melissa and Jason as our photographers and they were phenomenal! Pictures were fantastic and they are such an awesome team, I loved watching them work together. They just did an absolutely amazing job!!
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Kelly Sent on 10/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
There are so many wonderful things to be said about Melissa and Jason! We looked for a while for a photographer for our engagement shoot and wedding and as soon as we met Melissa and Jason at a bridal show we knew they were the perfect choice! I couldn’t have asked for more perfect pictures for our engagement pictures and also our wedding day! They are so easy to work with, very responsive, & make the whole planning process so simple! We have had so many compliments from family & friends from meeting the two of them and seeing our photos about how amazing they are! We highly recommend them and I will definitely be using them again for more photos!
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Sara Sent on 09/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I love Melissa. From the moment we met with her, I knew she was the photographer we would use for our wedding. We went with the most basic package that she offers. She is super timely with responding to emails, she's friendly, funny and easy to get along with. Melissa helped with a ton of ideas for our wedding and even recommended other vendors to us. Her prices are very reasonable and we are glad we chose her. Her husband, Jason, also assisted with our photography. The engagement shoot session was a ton of fun and it made us look forward to our wedding day. Our bridal party said that they enjoyed both Melissa & Jason and thought they were such fun people. I loved that she has shot many weddings at our venue because it made things go more smoothly. She does amazing work and is so creative with the camera. We have only received a few of our pictures from our wedding day but I know she will not disappoint us. One of the photos she shared on her Facebook page is breathtaking and we have received so many compliments on it. Thank you for giving us memories to hold on to for the rest of our lives!
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Kim Sent on 09/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
MMP was extremely professional and really were so easy to work with. Chris and Cyndi were so fun to work with for our engagement photos and the wedding day. Melissa made payments easy online and was super accommodating when all the wedding bills came at once. A wonderful experience and the pictures are amazing!
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Merryl Sent on 06/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I was planning a Welcome Dinner at the AACA prior to my son’s wedding and needed a photographer to capture all the details I knew we would be too busy to notice. In addition to the expected photo candids of our guests, it was important to me that the photographer we used be able to also capture the uniqueness and magic of the venue. After speaking with a variety of photographers, I finally found Melissa McClain and pending her availability, I knew my search had ended. In our first conversation, Melissa provided me with the level of confidence I needed to contract with someone I had never met and whose work I was unfamiliar with. Over the course of the year leading up to the events, Melissa was always available to answer my questions and quickly responded to anything I needed. A few months prior to our event, I received an unexpected, and sweet package from Melissa as a thank you for my business. This gave me the impression that she did value our business and was vested in my event. I did not meet Jason and Melissa until the night of the event and yet, they immediately put us all at ease, got done to work and started creating our photo memories. Once our guests arrived, I hardly noticed Jason and Melissa in the venue – they were completely unobtrusive and in no way annoying. HOWEVER, when I did receive the link to my photo gallery, it was clear that they were EVERYWHERE! I had fabulous people photos, gorgeous photos of my food displays and a clear capture of the venue all this took place in. The entire gallery of photos proved to be what a great event we had and that my guests were enjoying it. The photos captured details which as the hostess, I never saw! I highly recommend using Melissa McClain. She was a pleasure to work with, gave me a great sense of confidence – even more important when dealing sight unseen with a long vendor – and delivered a high quality product. I am not sure what else I could have asked for.
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Sarah Sent on 01/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa and Jason at Melissa McClain photography are MUST for your wedding day photography! They have such amazing skill and can help you set your wedding day timeline to utilize the most of your time. The pictures turned out absolutely amazing and everyone that has seen them has only wonderful things to say. I would definitely recommend using Melissa McClain Photography for your wedding day needs :)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 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

Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Harmony Hall Estate Harmony Hall Estate Hotel Weddings

We love it when Melissa comes to Harmony Hall. We know everything will run smoothly and her photos will be amazing! Melissa and her team are easy to work with and have a creative eye for capturing all those special wedding day memories.

Beautiful Dream Team Beautiful Dream Team Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have know Melissa for many years and had the recent pleasure of working with her for a studio session. It was absolutely amazing! She is such a sweetheart! She is light-hearted and has a great sense of humor. She also knows how to make you feel special just by being in the same room with her! Special Events are made for photographers with Melissa's talent behind the camera. Call Melissa now to reserve your date!

KLB Events & Design KLB Events & Design Wedding Planners

Melissa's work is perfection. Not only does she capture these special moments on camera, the journey you take with her through the process is fun, relaxed, and effortless. A true friendship is created and your wedding story is her number one focus.

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Melissa McClain Photography frequently asked questions

Melissa McClain Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Melissa McClain Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Melissa McClain Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Melissa McClain 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 McClain Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Melissa McClain 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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