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It's the Big Day! Everything is riding on getting the fairy tale wedding of your dreams, including those photos you've already been visualizing in your mind. Let me take one of your burdens away by capturing your wedding as you've envisioned it.

Photography is perhaps one of the most important investments you make in your wedding. After all the guests are gone and the cake is eaten you'll be left with your rings, your love, and your precious memories captured in the form of photographic art. These are the memories that will be re-lived for many years to come ... memories you'll continue to share with your children, grandchildren, and beyond.

I LOVE meeting new people! Fortunately for me that goes hand-in-hand with my line of work. I not only gain clients, but new friends as well. Everyone I come in contact with has a story to tell and their own unique way to tell it. Each time I look through my lens I get a chance to capture something special to be preserved for always with the click of a shutter. What a privilege you all are giving me.

In order to provide a unique experience to all of my happy couples, I book a limited number of weddings per year. I'd love to hear about you and your special wedding plans!

Blessing always!
Melissa

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
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
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Melissa Wilson Photography

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Reviewers praise Melissa Wilson Photography as talented, professional, and worth the cost. She puts couples at ease, keeps shoots fun and stress-free, and captures natural, emotional, timeless photos. Clients and planners highlight her communication, reliability, and consistently gorgeous results.

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Reviewers praise Melissa Wilson Photography as talented, professional, and worth the cost. She puts couples at ease, keeps shoots fun and stress-free, and captures natural, emotional, timeless photos. Clients and planners highlight her communication, reliability, and consistently gorgeous results.

Jordan
Jordan Sent on 04/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!

Melissa Wilson Photography was an absolute dream to work with. Melissa has been a friend of ours for years, so getting to have her as our photographer on our wedding day was incredibly special—we had honestly been waiting our whole friendship for this moment!
Not only is she unbelievably talented, but she also has a way of making you feel so comfortable, confident, and beautiful in front of the camera. She kept everything fun, light, and stress-free, which made such a difference throughout the day.
Her eye for detail and ability to capture genuine, meaningful moments is unmatched. Every photo feels natural, emotional, and truly reflects the joy of the day. We are absolutely in love with our photos—they are beyond stunning and something we’ll cherish forever.
We couldn’t recommend Melissa Wilson Photography more. She’s not only an amazing photographer but also an amazing person, and we’re so grateful she was part of such an important day in our lives.
Crystal
Crystal Sent on 04/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Melissa - the absolute BEST

I honestly don’t even know where to start. Melissa was everything we could’ve hoped for in a photographer and so much more. From the very first conversation (via phone as this was a destination wedding), she was warm, professional, and genuinely excited about capturing our day. Her energy is infectious, and she immediately made everyone at our wedding feel like she has known them forever while still prioritizing Cody and I. Our wedding was 5 days ago and we already have the most incredible sneak peaks! We cannot wait for the full album. If you’re looking for someone who’s not just incredibly talented but also kind, passionate, and an absolute joy to work with, Melissa is your girl. I couldn’t recommend her more. She's the best decision we made! - Crystal
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Hannah Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Kind and Talented

I have had Melissa capture so many milestones in my life including my wedding! She is so talented and always captures the most beautiful photos. She is also so nice and approachable. Can’t recommend enough!
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Kendall Sent on 07/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Do yourself a favor & book with MWP!

Melissa is the bomb.com. My husband and I grew up in Pensacola but live in Vegas now due to military service, so we are planning our belated reception remotely. She worked with us in getting our “engagement” shoot done on a visit home and has been so helpful in working all the other details out so far.

She has captured our love beautifully in our engagement shoot, so I can’t WAIT to see what she does for our reception! Her edits are detailed, classic and timeless. She keeps things super fun and natural during shoots, so no worries if you’re not used to posing for the camera! She’s got ya covered. Good, quality photos can cost a pretty penny for some, but rest assured Melissa is worth every penny. I booked her before I booked anything else for our event - one decision I wasn’t torn on! Get on her books! You won’t regret it.
Perryn
Perryn Sent on 07/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most personable!

I love working with Melissa!!! As a wedding planner I’ve worked with quite a few photographers, and she is the best- I always know it will be a great day with her and the pictures will be GORGEOUS. Hands down, a great investment. Hire her.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 07/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! The best and most fun photo session!

Melissa is wonderful! She made us feel so comfortable! It was such a fun session and the photos were amazing! She is such a genuine person! Highly recommend!
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Lindsay Sent on 07/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Made me feel like a model!!

Melissa made it easy! I was a mess trying to get everything together and she completely made the process simple and fun for me! She was efficient and professional. I love the photos she captured and feel beautiful in all of them!
Paige
Paige Sent on 10/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever

I could cry happy tears! Melissa is by far the most genuine, talented, and personable person I have ever met. She surpassed all of our expectations for our engagement and wedding photos. I highly recommend Melissa! Everyone who has seen my wedding photos has commented on the talent Melissa has. And on top of that she makes the photo sessions so fun and natural. Do yourself a favor and hire her!!!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 10/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking - this is your gal!

Melissa is the real deal! We started getting to know her over a cup of coffee and it quickly became clear to us that she was "the one". From the start, she was personable, down-to-earth, and knew her stuff. We used her for our engagement shoot, which she has us laughing through the entire thing! She helped create some fantastic memories! I even did a surprise boudoir session for my husband. She kept me relaxed and hyped me up when I needed it. On our wedding day, she worked well with our coordinator, DJ, and catering staff. She handled all of our requests without flinching and got all the best angles of us, our family, the ceremony, and the venue. I can not recommend this lady enough!
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Kristi Sent on 06/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing!

Melissa is one of the most kind humans we have encountered. She shot my sisters wedding and we knew we had to have her for ours as well. She did an amazing job for our engagement photos, but let me tell you... our wedding sneak peeks have just about blown me away. I get so emotional looking at them. Your wedding day goes by so fast and looking back at some of the photos that I have seen so far allow me to relive that day and all of the emotions we felt. Hire Melissa if you want to be able to relive those feelings of your wedding day over and over every time you look at your photos. We will have her capture all of our special moments to come. We are so glad we had such a special person to capture one of the most special days of our lives. We love you, Melissa! Thanks for being the best of the best.
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Awards

33
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
JMUAH! Jillian Jensen Holt MakeUp Artist & Hairstylist JMUAH! Jillian Jensen Holt MakeUp Artist & Hairstylist Wedding Hair & Makeup

Not only have I worked with Melissa on a multitude of professional occasions, she was also a photographer at my own wedding. I love her work, love her personality, and love her eye.

The Pensacola Beach Resort The Pensacola Beach Resort Hotel Weddings

Melissa has the greatest personality and her work is impeccable. I absolutely love working with her and seeing all of her amazing photos from here!

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Melissa Wilson Photography frequently asked questions

Melissa Wilson Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Melissa Wilson Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Melissa Wilson Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Melissa Wilson Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Melissa Wilson Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Melissa Wilson 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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