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MJ Photography is a wedding and elopement photography company based in Port Hadlock, Washington. Owner Melissa is passionate about her craft. Hers is a storytelling art, and she loves capturing the big set pieces and the little moments in between that no one else sees. Melissa understands that great photos become part of a family’s identity and history. They express a truth about the here and now, and they help to define a family’s sense of itself. Your story is as unique as it is precious, and it deserves to be told. Melissa wants to honor and celebrate your love, and she can’t wait to meet you and discuss what she can do for you.

Services Offered

MJ Photography is looking forward to your big day. Wedding package features include four or more hours of event coverage, editing services, and an online gallery of high-resolution images. Melissa is also available for engagement and portrait sessions.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of MJ Photography

Hailey
Hailey Sent on 02/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Melissa is the whole package?

Due to COVID, once we decided on our intimate wedding, we had to act fast. Melissa worked with us on a shorter notice. Our first meeting before the wedding, she was so through and we got to know each other, she asked us about what we want and are hoping for. She met with us at our venue before hand as well so we could chat about what to expect and where we would take some of our photos. The wedding day cam and I swear for most of it she was a sly on the wall. Looking back I can’t even remember when or how she took half of the pictures! She was able to capture many precious and intimate moments, some expected, and others not. You can see her compassion and vision through her work for sure. Having her photograph our wedding, she felt more like our invited guest rather than a photographer. She made us feel so special and every time I look through our photos I cry at a different one. She is also very culturally aware which we greatly appreciate as an interracial couple. Melissa is all around amazing and so special. We feel so lucky that she was willing and excited to capture our day. I could write loads more because she’s that damn good. It’s not hard to find a great photographer. But Melissa is professional, highly skilled, and such a genuinely kind and empathetic person. I guarantee you will definitely want to work with her more than once 💛
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Julian Sent on 07/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A True Pleasure!

Melissa is the best photographer I have ever encountered and that, frankly, anyone can ask for. We originally hired her to capture the workshop during which my partner and I made our wedding rings. We were so taken aback by how amazing and beautiful her photos were, all while capturing exactly the right moments, that we hired her for our wedding as well. Besides the high quality of the photos, Melissa is an absolute joy to work with. Her heartfelt, friendly demeanor makes taking pictures a true pleasure. Additionally, the poses, backgrounds, and details she suggests and pays attention to create photos that bring joy and fond memories for years to come.
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Nick Sent on 02/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing but smiles

Melissa was so great to work with. She was very attentive to everything that we wanted for our wedding day. The photos were so beautiful and we have made Multiple photo albums from all of the great pictures she took. I would highly recommend Melissa. She is professional, courteous, puts you at ease. We have used her twice and plan on using her for baby photos as well.
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Jen B. Sent on 01/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Melissa is my new best friend!

I’m pretty sure that every couple working with Melissa on any project feels like they have a new bestie. She makes a huge effort to get to know you and know what you really want. Honestly, the end result is more than anything you could of hoped for. I walk past my wedding pictures on my wall everyday and light up at the memories and love she captured.
Jaden
Jaden Sent on 01/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Melissa is a great photographer who makes you feel like you’re best friends in the process. She also manages large groups well for weddings.

We loved having Melissa shoot our wedding photos. She felt like a good friend who just came to help out. She is willing to take time for creative photos, yet she manages large groups very effectively. Everyone at our wedding had a fun time with her! If we could get married again we would use her!
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Jennifer Sent on 01/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We highly recommend Melissa!

Melissa was everything we could have asked for in a wedding photographer. We loved her as soon as we met her over coffee and muffins. She was so accommodating and went above and beyond! As someone who hates to be photographed I wanted so badly to have just ONE wedding photo I liked. They were all more beautiful than I could have imagined. Thank you melissa for being a part of our special day we couldn't have done it without you!
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Adriane Sent on 01/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning pictures

Melissa was an absolute joy to have as part of our ceremony. She was able to capture every emotion and all the different personalities of our family & guests.
Her thoughtful insights helped us capture our day more than we could have imagined.
We all (bride/groom/family) felt that Melissa was a friend rather than a vendor.
We also received an amazing online gallery very quickly, especially with the quality of the photos. And her pricing was more than reasonable & communication excellent.
Tia
Tia L. Sent on 07/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Melissa is who you want for photos!

We got married at Fort Townsend State Park near Port Townsend, WA. When we started to look for vendors for our wedding, it was really important to us to choose vendors from in and around the community. We seriously lucked out that Melissa is not only local to Port Townsend but happens to be the sweetest and most talented photographer we came across whether we had been looking in the PT area or not!! After looking through Melissa’s portfolio, we emailed her a few times to get the ball rolling and each of her emails was deeply personal and sought to build connection between us. Not only was this unusual based on the canned responses from many other photographers but after getting to know her, I could not imagine any other way for her to communicate. Melissa leads with her heart and truly loves people. From our first meeting (we met at a coffeeshop and after looking up from chatting, we realized 3 hours had flown by!!!), we knew we wanted her with us on our wedding day. Melissa was attentive to our style and aesthetic and gave us her opinion and perspective on many details about our day. In fact, through her referrals we hired an officiant to round out our PT-based vendor list. Melissa is very proud of her community and the work she does to support the wedding industry in PT. We were thrilled to have her insights and years of expertise in photography. It has only been a couple weeks since our wedding day, so our full gallery of images is not yet available yet the hand full of images we have seen so far have been incredible!!!! We cannot wait to see the rest and yet we are still so thankful to have had her on our wedding day as her presence and communication with our families and guests went above and beyond that of a photographer. So many people commented about how they never really “noticed” her in her work while photographing, but in the few words they may have shared for wedding details, she was so sweet, generous, and genuine. We are so very grateful to have shared our special day with Melissa and know that if you choose her for your photography, you cannot go wrong as you will just feel like you have another friend at your wedding!
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Harmony Sent on 07/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Melissa was incredible. Not only did she capture moments of our special day perfectly, she went above and beyond! She didn’t mind being a “runner” before the ceremony and making sure everything went smoothly. She made every single person feel comfortable and ensured we had all the photos taken we wanted. Couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be a part of our day!
Ailina
Ailina Sent on 08/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was the best decision we could have made for our little courthouse wedding. She was very responsive and helpful in communication leading up to the wedding and even provided recommendations since we were coming from out of town. On the wedding day, she was truly a professional with her prompt timing, expert eye, and thoughtful guidance which gave the most beautiful outcome of photographs for a family who is a little uncomfortable in front of the camera. Melissa is a dream and the sweetest person you will ever meet. Can't thank her enough.
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Awards

12
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Happy Heart Ceremonies Happy Heart Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Melissa is absolutely wonderful to work with, and she takes the most incredible pictures! She has an eye for detail and captures the beauty of moments with her camera like no one else. Melissa is hardworking, trustworthy, friendly and a true professional. She puts a lot of effort & care into making sure that each couple she works with is happy. I would hire Melissa in a heartbeat!

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MJ Photography frequently asked questions

MJ Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
MJ Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
MJ Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
MJ Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Wedding Portraits
MJ Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
MJ 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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