Melissa was the perfect photographer for our wedding and engagement photos. We’re so happy our wedding planner, Tara, recommended her. As a mixed-race couple, it was important to the bride to have someone who knew how to photograph her, and who she felt comfortable with. We loved Melissa so much we did brand photo shoots with her too. On the day of the wedding, Melissa was with us each step of the way from hair and makeup to the end of the night. She captured meaningful moments, and coordinated with the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to get us up to the Old World Succulent Garden, the bride’s favorite spot. She really went the extra mile for us at the reception to take many different sets of photos with our family and friends. All our guests were very appreciative of her. The teaser photos are great! We can’t wait to see the full set from our wedding day when they’re edited. We highly recommend Melissa McClure Photography for your wedding or special event.

Melissa was amazing!!! We absolutely loved working with her! She photographed our San Diego wedding at the end of December. From our first conversation, my husband and I both felt so comfortable with her. She took the time to meet with us in person when we were visiting San Diego for wedding planning. On wedding day, she was very professional and brought lots of energy. We felt so comfortable shooting with her and she captured amazing shots!! She was a joy to work with!

Melissa McClure Photography was by far my favorite part of my wedding planning! Seeing her work online was love at first sight <3 The first time I contacted her through email and her prompt response to my questions made me feel so positive about her. She has an amazing personality and through out the session she made her work look effortless. I was lucky to experience her boudoir photography, her engagement sessions and so lucky to have her for our big day. I absolutely loved her spontaneity no matter the setting. Also, the fact that she would use her expertise to advise you on lovely poses especially when you are nervous and have so much on your head. She made sure photography was enjoyable and a unique experience. My husband is not very fond of photos but I knew I had scored with Melissa when seeing him absolutely enjoy the experience.

Not only did she listen to what I wanted but she was so accommodating in every session, she truly brings out the best in you. Melissa captured unforgettable moments that will remain alive through out the course of time. If I could give her a million stars I would in a heart beat.

HANDS DOWN. The best wedding photographer out there. Melissa is worth EVERY penny. Melissa has it together. I LOVE Melissa. From the first day we met, I had an instant connection with her, we chatted over our love for beer and red lipstick, and of course photography. Melissa made me feel so comfortable and I knew she was the one instantly. Day of the wedding she was the ringleader she got everyone on task and made sure that we were on time and getting s**t done. And we just had the best time hanging out with her all day. Now the pictures. Are you even kidding me.. STUNNING. So beautiful. She really captured my husband and I, and the absolute love and admiration we have for each other. And bonus she got adorable shots of our daughter, who is at the peak of toddler hood and is difficult to photograph. Thank you Melissa, you are going to be a part of our life from now on. We adore you!

To know Melissa is to be consistently impressed with just how engaging and professional she is. From the moment we met her to discuss our wedding plans, we were blown away with her grace and confidence. Any anxiety we may have had about our pending wedding day was washed away after getting to know her and learning about her wealth of experience; how organized she is and just how passionate she is about her craft. Communicating with her leading up the big day was a breeze and every step of the way we were reassured that we had the made the right choice to have her as our photographer. On the big day itself, we were left in awe of her work ethic and we both overwhelmingly agreed that our wedding would not have been as special, or such a success, without her. We will forever be appreciative of her and how she effortlessly organized, orchestrated, and contributed to the most important day in our lives. Her genuine warmth, caring demeanor and talent came through in every single photo she choreographed and captured that day.

Whatever level of expectations you may have for what a photographer will provide to you, she will undoubtedly exceed them.

Thank you Melissa!
Love,
Caitlin and Dan

Melissa is AMAZING! She did our engagement shoot as well as our wedding photos, and there is literally not enough room for all the good things we want to say! Melissa makes you feel comfortable right off the bat, and provides easy directional cues for posed photos.. as well as beautifully capturing candid moments. She sees things in the environment around you for backgrounds and detail that always turn out perfectly! Her vibrant personality and contagious laugh make it easy to spend hours taking photos without feeling self conscious.. you feel like you're hanging out with a friend. Trusting her vision is the best decision we made for both the engagement shoot and the wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our beautiful photos and wonderfully (and epically!) captured memories!

We've booked Melissa for our April wedding and cannot wait! She took our Engagement Photos for us and did an amazing job! We were looking forward to sunset shots at the beach, but in typical San Diego fashion, June Gloom did not cooperate with us. Turns out, it didn't matter - Melissa brought her own brand of sunshine! She had us relaxed in a matter of moments, laughing the entire time, and we ended up with beautiful pictures. I can't say enough good things about her!

Amazing pictures and so easy to work with. I have used her now for engagement, wedding, and boudoir!

Melissa is great!!! Not only does she have amazing shots, but she's got a great attitude and professionalism too. Responsive, easy to communicate with, and a reliable vendor. We used her for our engagement shoot as well as our wedding, and couldn't be happier with her! Her photographs are beautiful and capture the special moments like few photographers can. Her work exudes the happiness and love of our wedding day. We couldn't be happier with her photography!

In addition to photography, she also was like a 2nd wedding coordinator. Because Melissa understood the entire flow of the day, she provided great advice, eased all my fears and answered all the questions I had. I cannot imagine going through the day without her. She's a super cool person with a great personality, which is important because you have to feel at ease in front of the camera. We'd highly recommend Melissa to anyone, and hope to use her again in the future!

Melissa was a perfect fit for us! She photographed our wedding, as well as our engagement photos. We could not be happier with the results!

Let's be clear, my fiancé and I are not models. In fact, despite being together for years, we had very few nice photos together…until now! Because of our lack of photographic history, we decided a great photographer was a top priority for our wedding. Enter Melissa.

Melissa is down to earth and professional. From the beginning of our engagement session, we felt comfortable in front of the camera. We even shot in a handful of public places (sidewalk, inside a record store, a popular beach at sunset), and ended up many great photos.

Our wedding photos are beautiful. Melissa and her team were great on our Big Day. They took many wonderful photos, but also didn't keep us from the festivities for too long.

We love Melissa! And you will too!

Best,
Amy & Bryan