Emma Sent on 05/18/2026

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Excellent photography

Earlier this month my husband and I had the absolute privilege to work with Melissa for our courthouse wedding.
At the very beginning of our contact with Melissa she was extremely helpful and kind. I was unsure of what precisely I wanted and was going back and forth with what I was asking for, Melissa made me feel so comfortable discussing every aspect of what to expect and was very patient with me making up my mind. She is so knowledgeable about various venues and photo spots it helped everything go smoothly.
My ceremony was pushed back almost two hours, Melissa was able to accommodate the unexpected need for more time and helped keep my stress levels down. The intimate knowledge of the courthouse was so beneficial and helped my entire family feel taken care of. Not only is she kind, she also takes fantastic photographs, my whole family is so happy with how they turned out. We can’t thank her enough.

Lisa Sent on 04/04/2026

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Courthouse Wedding

Melissa is very approachable and knew exactly what she was doing. We got married at the Courthouse with just the two of us. She was our witness. My husband and I had a blast. We requested to take photos with my husband’s Harley. We got some great shots at a location near the courthouse. I actually requested more time to do a fun shoot at in n out. It is not where we met but it’s one of my husbands favorite places. Melissa loved the idea. And honestly those are mine and everyone’s favorite photos. I would love to work with her again. She was very patient with me. I kept turning my head the opposite way she was telling me, but not once did she sound frustrated. Melissa was amazing.

Nadia Sent on 10/29/2025

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10/10. No notes!

Melissa is very professional and was so knowledgeable about how to pose us during our photos. She made us and our wedding guest feel so comfortable and made our experience so much better. Even my mom who did not speak english really enjoyed her direction and demeanor. I highly recommend Melissa for any occasion, our photos came out so beautiful, you will not regret it!

Karla Sent on 09/03/2025

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Don't wait - hire her asap!

We look amazing in our pictures! Melissa was so awesome to work with - she knows the courthouse grounds so well, located the best backdrops for us, and even directed us on poses to use. We have no idea how to be in front of a camera so some of the directions felt strange but dang, our photos look effortless! The experience was seamless and fun with her. Best photography experience, hands down!

Graciela Sent on 07/23/2025

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Fantastic Experience

We loved working with Melissa! The photos came out beautifully and the whole process from beginning to end was such a breeze. She was not only professional, but went above and beyond to get some amazing shots and get the best out of our spaces and guests. As a couple who doesn't love being in front of the camera, she made us feel so at ease and it shows in the end product. We'll treasure these photos forever.

Jace Sent on 06/10/2025

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Better than we could have imagined!

I'm so glad we chose to work with Melissa for our San Diego courthouse wedding! We were coming in from out-of-state so her knowledge of the area and overall process was indispensable to us. Melissa helped guide how to register for our appointment, was present to explain where/what we needed to do at the courthouse, and even signed as our witness when we definitely forgot about that whole part 😅

Then of course the photos! Melissa was able to organize our large party of extended family with an ease and attention to detail that paid off in ways I couldn't have imagined! Our little 2 hour session gave me exactly all the little family pictures I requested as well as a wonderful album of just my partner and I that make me smile whenever I look at them, all within the immediate surroundings of the courthouse itself! And don't even get me started on how quickly we got our photos back in the first place!! Couldn't have imagined the day being as beautiful as it was, and Melissa captured that beauty perfectly ❤

Andi Sent on 03/02/2025

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Amazing and Flexible Photography with a Smile!

When my grandma offered to cover a photographer for our courthouse wedding less than a week before the date, my husband and I were doubtful we'd be able to pull it off. Luckily for us, we found Melissa, who quickly put our fears to rest with her prompt response (even on a Sunday!), cheery attitude, and experience with courthouse weddings.

We booked a 2 hour slot, and she was punctual and friendly from the moment we met up at the courthouse. Melissa clearly is well acquainted with the County Clerk's Office, and posed us in front of a dozen different beautiful backgrounds and lightings throughout the day. She really helped keep the energy high and positive throughout the day, and made what could have been an underwhelming process feel celebratory, beautiful, and memorable.

And Melissa's excellence went even beyond our wedding day: after giving us an estimate of 2-3 weeks to get our edited photos, Melissa ended up getting us the finished pictures in only a couple days (thanks to some lucky long naps from her baby son!). We couldn't be happier with our experience booking Melissa for our wedding photos, and would absolutely recommend contacting her for any of your San Diego photography needs!

Hayden Sent on 02/17/2025

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BEST courthouse photographer

Melissa was such a wonderful and incredible photographer to work with! I was so lucky to have her as our photographer for our courthouse wedding. She made our once-in-a-lifetime moment even more memorable! She is extremely knowledgeable about all the cute spots around the courthouse and amazing at making the most out of the time we booked with her. I'm not a photogenic person and tend to be shy in front of cameras, but she guided us with cute poses and angles, and the photos turned out beautifully. 😊

Highly, highly recommend her!

Chiara Sent on 01/02/2025

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Melissa crushed our wedding shoot! 10/10

We worked with Melissa for our courthouse wedding, and she was a star from start to finish. She was timely, efficient, and helpful while we were booking and planning our session with her, but she really shone during the photo shoot. She was super creative in using spaces around the courthouse to our advantage, turning unassuming concrete walls, ramps, trees, and hills into beautiful backdrops. She helped wrangle us and our guests for photos (harder than it sounds!) and helped us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera when it didn't necessarily come naturally. She turned our final gallery around within 48 hours of our wedding, and our friends and family were thrilled with the results. Also, we weren't necessarily looking for a bilingual photographer, but this was very nice bonus, and helpful for ushering our guests through the process. Melissa is energetic, fun, and professional, and I would be pleased to work with her again and recommend her to others.

Chris Sent on 10/19/2024

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Chris and Diana

Melissa is a wonderful person and a wonderful photographer. I couldn’t have imagined the experience being any easier or comfortable. From start to finish she was friendly, attentive and professional. She is who I will recommend to anyone who will listen. Thank you for documenting our special day so perfectly Melissa!

Caitlin Sent on 07/26/2024

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Wonderful photos!

Melissa was absolutely brilliant to work with. She’s so professional and friendly. She gave us easy and clear direction. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her. She showed us a few raw shots during shoot and we knew immediately we made the best choice by reaching out to her. Somehow the final photos shocked us even more. We couldn’t recommend anyone better than Melissa! She captured our elopement beautifully!

Raquel Sent on 07/12/2024

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Amazing photographer!

Melissa truly exceeded our expectations! Working with her was an absolute delight. Her professionalism and guidance during the photoshoot were invaluable. We were impressed by her ability to capture our best angles and bring out our personalities effortlessly. The final photos were beyond stunning, showcasing Melissa's remarkable talent and hard work. We're already selecting our favorites to display in our home, where we know they'll receive many compliments.

Throughout the process, Melissa's expertise shone through, especially as she expertly coached us on posing and made the entire experience fun and enjoyable. From the initial consultation to the final product delivery, everything felt seamless and filled with joy. The timeless and romantic essence of the photos truly reflects the essence of our special day.

While every aspect of our collaboration with Melissa was overwhelmingly positive, it's worth noting that a couple of minor details could have been communicated a bit more clearly. However, these nuances didn't detract from the overall fantastic experience Melissa provided.

In conclusion, we wholeheartedly recommend Melissa Montoya Photography to anyone in search of not just beautiful photographs, but also a truly memorable and fun experience. Thank you, Melissa, for capturing our love story so beautifully!

Jann Sent on 06/24/2024

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Courthouse Wedding with Floral Vibes

Melissa is such a wonderful and easy person to communicate and work with during the whole session with our San Marcos courthouse wedding. She really knows how to make everyone comfortable with her professionalism and positive personality. She has a charm that just brings out smiles and laughter for the most beautiful photos. During the walkthrough the week before our wedding, she provided insight on how the check in process for the paperwork and where the wedding ceremony would take place. My now husband and I wanted our photos to have a nature/floral vibe and Melissa knew exactly how to incorporate that vision. She showed us various spots around San Marcos that just hit that vibe and it turned out even more spectacular than I could have imagined the day of the wedding with the moments she captured. We will definitely seek out her services again for future events.

Mary Sent on 03/07/2024

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The best of experience :)!

We got the opportunity to work with Melissa , and she was AMAZING . The continuous communication was very much appreciated. She is detailed oriented , and always one step ahead! She is passionate about photography and extremely talented ! This shows throughout all her photos. We are so grateful to have her document all of our memorable moments during our big day.

I look forward to working with her again , and would highly recommend her for all events. She is worth the investment 1000%.

Thank you again Melissa for going above and beyond for Manuel and I .

Josie Sent on 02/03/2024

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Best choice ever !

We went purely based on reviews when shortlisting the photographers for our very intimate courthouse wedding. Melissa got back to us very quickly with detailed responses to all our questions and great advice as we were not too familiar with the area. Based on these initial exchanges we decided to go with her. Best choice ever!

Melissa took the time to bring us around the site where we would be taking the photos so we could familiarize ourselves with the terrain before our special day and we could understand the vision that she had for the various shooting locations.

On the day of our wedding Melissa put us at ease with her bubbly and pleasant demeanor. She was very patient and went above and beyond to get the most amazing shots of us on our special day. The day turned out perfectly— we had a blast shooting with her!

Melissa was punctual and very professional throughout. She also had a really quick turnaround— we got a selection of our photos the day after our wedding, and got the remainder a few days later. We were extremely happy with the photos and our choice of photographer. We would recommend her to anyone looking to capture special moments !

Vanessa Sent on 12/26/2023

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Amazing Service and Quality

We reached out to Melissa very last minute to do our civil courthouse wedding photos and she was super quick to respond. I highly recommend you select Melissa as your photographer. She’s very detail oriented, punctual, super quick to respond and return photos, and she is extremely professional. We love our wedding photos and are so happy that we chose her to capture our big day.

Eren Sent on 09/02/2023

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Small wedding ceremony photos

Melissa is fantastic, to say the least!! My partner and I worked with Melissa for our small wedding ceremony last month, and we could not have asked for a better photographer or company for the afternoon. The weather being stunning helped, yes, but Melissa made our day so much more fun. The photos turned out AMAZING and we will cherish them forever. Melissa took our engagement photos as well, and we did not hesitate to book her again for our wedding. She is very efficient (and high energy!) and will work with you to get as much variety of shots as possible in the given timeframe. We cannot thank Melissa enough!

Chynah Sent on 07/28/2023

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Courthouse Wedding Photography

It’s been a little over a month of being a wife and I am still so grateful for Melissa for capturing our special moments. What originally stood out to me was her website. I was so stressed about finding a good photographer because I had a short window. I got engaged on 4/20 lol and wanted to get married on 6/16. In comparison to the other photographers my husband and I reviewed, her website was EXTREMELY detailed and unique. We did a courthouse wedding and her website made us feel that she was truly an expert in the process. She was affordable, responsive, detailed, passionate, and fierce when it came to getting the perfect shot. We are blessed to have found her and will always recommend.

Jennifer Sent on 07/15/2023

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Courthouse Wedding Photoshoot

My husband and I are so glad we were able to work with Melissa for our wedding photos! She responded to emails and texts in a professional and timely manner. Melissa was also very knowledgeable in the courthouse procedure, so we knew what to expect on the day of the ceremony.

During the photoshoot, we could tell Melissa knew what she was doing. She was friendly and made us feel at ease. Even though we have no modeling/posing experiences, our pictures turned out phenomenal! It was so hard to believe we were the ones in the photos.

We highly recommend Melissa. She was such a pleasure to work with. We love our photos, and we are so happy we had Melissa as our photographer to capture our special day! (:

Aj C Sent on 05/23/2023

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We love our photos!

We chose Melissa as our photographer for our San Diego courthouse wedding. She did a PHENOMENAL job! We were impressed with her planning and communication skills. Melissa was prepared to work around the weather (rain) and all the random construction projects around the County Administration building. Melissa was also great at directing our large group of 30 people for our friends and family portraits. We are happy with the photos she took to capture our special day!

Sb Sent on 04/24/2023

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Excellent -- couldn't recommend more highly.

I cannot express enough how thrilled my fiancé and I are with the stunning engagement photos that Melissa captured for us. From the very beginning, Melissa was extremely kind, patient, and understanding. She truly went above and beyond to ensure that we had a flawless and unforgettable experience.

Melissa has a rare gift for understanding the unique vision of her clients, and she worked tirelessly with me to execute every detail perfectly. She took the time to help plan and scout locations a weekend before our event, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to our satisfaction.

San Diego is blessed with countless picturesque locations, but Melissa's extensive knowledge of the area allowed her to recommend the most enchanting spots for our photoshoot. She even went as far as suggesting different outfit colors for each location to ensure that the resulting images would be visually stunning and harmonious. Her keen eye for color and composition is unparalleled, and the results speak for themselves.

One of the most impressive aspects of our experience with Melissa was her willingness to accommodate our relatively last-minute request. Despite the short notice, she remained incredibly flexible and ensured that everything went smoothly. Furthermore, her prices were extremely reasonable.

In summary, I couldn't recommend Melissa more highly. She is a phenomenally talented photographer, and her ability to create breathtaking images while making her clients feel at ease is second to none. If you are in need of a photographer, look no further than Melissa – she will undoubtedly exceed your expectations and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Michelle Sent on 03/03/2023

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I totally recommend Melissa for your photography needs!

Melissa photographed our June 2021 wedding and she was amazing to work with. Firstly, she accommodated us through the pandemic and a reschedule. She met with us individually to discuss what exactly we wanted and she made sure to go above and beyond on the day of our wedding to ensure that we had plenty of high-quality photos. My partner and I are more shy and reserved, but Melissa is the sweetest and just makes you feel comfortable. We were so grateful for her positivity and dedication when taking our pictures.

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Maggie Sent on 02/27/2023

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Amazing Experience

Melissa went above and beyond for our courthouse wedding in San Marcos, Ca. She met with my husband and I the day prior to our ceremony and walked us through how not only our photos would be orchestrated, but where to go and how to navigate the courthouse. She was extremely flexible and was able to assist our guests the day of of wedding when the courthouse was taking longer than expected. Melissa made each of feel comfortable and captured the most amazing photos that we will cherish forever. Melissa is extremely professional, but her personality is also so energetic and fun helping ease all stress and allow for an amazing experience. We would absolutely request her services and expertise for future photo sessions

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Joanna Sent on 02/23/2023

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AMAZING Courthouse Wedding Photographer

Melissa was AMAZING! We love the way our photos turned out. We had a very small and simple courthouse wedding but we wanted our photos to still have the extravagant, elegant wedding feel and Melissa nailed it. She listened to everything I envisioned and gave her feedback which was comforting and reassuring. She was funny and professional, made us feel relaxed even with all the craziness that comes on wedding day. I highly recommend. She was so quick to give us sneak peeks!

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Kimberly Sent on 02/15/2023

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Great photographer!

Melissa Montoya Photography was an amazing company and Melissa was an amazing photographer to work with for our wedding. Melissa was very quick in her responses, helpful, nice, fun and very professional. She made getting married at the SD Courthouse easy as she knew so much about the process. Most importantly, our photos are absolutely beautiful and we are complemented on them often. I am so grateful to have met her and may even try to fly her out for our Panamanian wedding in 2024! That is how great she was! She is also bilingual which made family who did not speak English even more comfortable! I don't speak much Spanish, but I noticed it was an added bonus that she did. The process was easy and she had pictures ready with in her stated time frame which was super nice as well.

Mayra Sent on 12/14/2022

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Amazing photos/amazing to work with! Look no further!

My husband and I hired Melissa for our small courthouse wedding and let me tell you, she’s AMAZING! She made it a point to meet with us a couple weeks before our big day to go over the best photoshoot locations so we could get a better idea of how things would flow the day of. Melissa is super personable and very talented at her craft. She has loads of experience and knows exactly the perfect angles and positions for beautiful and flattering shots. We highly recommend her!

Cassie Sent on 10/25/2022

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Amazing Experience Overall

My Fiancé and I don't like having our pictures taken, so we were both nervous going into this photoshoot. However, Melissa made it a really fun experience and eased both of our nerves. We did our Engagement with her and the pictures turned out better than we could imagined. She also gave us a wide variety of pictures to choose from which is great. Highly recommend and will definitely hire her for future photoshoots.

Nicole Sent on 10/13/2022

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Melissa is the best!

We recently worked with Melissa for our engagement shoot and were SO happy we went with her! She got back to me right away after I submitted an online inquiry and made the process of planning and scheduling a breeze. I loved her energy during the shoot- she made my fiancé and I feel at ease throughout the entire process. Now for the best part - the photos. They came out STUNNING! I loved that we could pick 100 from the raw files, then she edited that (quite large) subset. We are so happy with how they came out, and have gotten so many compliments from friends and family. I'd highly recommend Melissa to anyone in the San Diego (and beyond) area!

Sim S. Sent on 09/20/2022

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Proposal/Engagement

Melissa is the photographer to hire. If you are trying to find someone that will create amazing memories, then look no further. Her attention to detail is second to none. The entire process was very smooth, you realize within a few minutes that she is a true professional. Follow up and editing is also amazing. 10/10 highly recommend.

Jacob Sent on 09/19/2022

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Incredible and Amazing!

Absolutely stunning! Choosing Melissa for our engagement photos was the best decision. Not only is she an incredibly gifted photographer, but she's super friendly and a pleasure to work with. Throughout the process she was quick to respond and more than accommodating in her recommendations. During the shoot, she was patient and thorough so that we could have the best photos possible. I would 100% work with her again and can't recommend her enough!

Isabella Sent on 09/07/2022

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The Great Splash

Words can't describe how excited/happy my fiance and I were after we saw the edited photos done by Melissa. Overall, are experience from inquiry to day of session was easy, Melissa was very responsive given that we were coming from Austin, Texas to San Diego, California. Melissa made us super comfortable during the session, coaching us prior and during the shoot to get our best sides and best photos possible. We highly recommend booking your time with Melissa. Again, big hugs and THANK YOU to you Melissa!

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Gabrielle Sent on 09/06/2022

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Absolutely Amazing!

It was such a JOY to work with Melissa! We had our wedding at the County Administration Center in San Diego, but just by looking at our pictures, you would not even believe that we were at a government building. Melissa met with us the day before our wedding and walked us through the entire process and around the building. Her knowledge of just the courthouse wedding process put us at ease, but it was truly her creativity in seeing/explaining her shots that blew us away.
Melissa produces BEAUTIFUL pictures and we are obsessed. The turn around for our sneak peaks and our full gallery was so quick and well within her quoted time.
I cannot recommend Melissa Montoya Photography enough. Thank you so much, Melissa, for helping make our little courthouse wedding feel so magical.

Mike Sent on 08/29/2022

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Michael Maiden

Melissa was wonderful to work with and she did an outstanding job shooting our wedding photos! She is very organized punctual and made our photo shoot lots of fun! We are very happy with the quality of photos that she captured and would highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking to capture special moments.

Iliana Sent on 07/30/2022

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Amazing Wedding Photographer!

Melissa is an amazing photographer! She did a great job at making us feel comfortable and allowed us to be ourselves in the moment. Family and friends loved her energy and she made the experience fun for everyone. Melissa processed the photos the same weekend and they are incredible beautiful! Thank you Melissa!

Lauren Sent on 07/20/2022

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Magnificent Melissa

Just wow! Melissa was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. She is kind, energetic, confident, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable. We met in person a week before the ceremony and I knew we would have the best time together. She walked us through shooting locations nearby our venue and gave us a few tips for the day of - showcasing her knowledge of wedding photography. I showed her specific color schemes and editing I was looking for and she went above my expectations.

The day of our ceremony, she arrived early and had already scouted where she wanted some of the bridal portraits. We began shooting and I, unfortunately, had a moment of feeling incredibly overwhelmed. Melissa paused shooting for a few minutes while she grabbed me water, fixed my makeup and helped center myself before we moved on. Her kindness and attention to my mental well-being throughout the day made a huge difference and I am so appreciative. Throughout the night, she helped direct some of the timing so we could stay on schedule and continued to capture amazing photos. I am so pleased with the end result and cannot thank her enough. If you are looking to find a photographer who goes above and beyond, please choose Melissa!

Jacob Sent on 07/13/2022

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Amazing Proposal Photography

Melissa did an amazing job of helping us capture the once in a lifetime feeling of proposing! She helped me set up the perfect plan and location. Being from outside of San Diego, she was super helpful with location and all the details that were part of the shoot.

Eren Sent on 06/07/2022

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Engagement photoshoot

Melissa was excellent to work with! My partner and I did an engagement photoshoot with her, and we are so happy about how the photos turned out! We were in San Diego for only a short period of time and had hoped to do a sunset photoshoot – Melissa noticed that the weather was forecasted to be cloudy and she was very accommodating in changing the time for the shoot on the day of so that we still got good lighting. Commutating with her was easy and she always replied to emails promptly. She was also very enthusiastic during the shoot and made us feel at ease. We would love to work with her again in the future!

Kelli Sent on 04/24/2022

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Amazing experience!

We are so happy we went with Melissa for our wedding photos! We did a civil ceremony at the San Diego County Administration Building and the photos turned out amazing and helped make our “courthouse” wedding feel very special.

Melissa met with us ahead of time to walk around the area and showed us where we would be taking pictures, and also where we would for the paperwork and ceremony. It was very helpful for us to get an idea of what to expect for the actual wedding day and it’s clear she’s an expert on all the best spots around the building. She was incredibly efficient with all our group photos, noticed all the little details, and made us feel very comfortable throughout the process. Plus, her turnaround time to send us the photos was very quick!

Sydney Sent on 04/11/2022

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Melissa completely surpassed all of our expectations and I'm absolutely thankful that we found her!! She was so much fun to work with and made us feel comfortable during our photo shoot. She went above a beyond in every way possible; including the recommendations on the location and the best time of day to correlate with what we wanted, and spending extra time to get the most perfect photos. If you need any kind of professional photos taken, hands down, I recommend Melissa!

Brooke Sent on 04/07/2022

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Wonderful photographer!

Melissa is amazing! As a person, she is warm, energetic, and funny. As someone who doesn't love getting her photo taken, Melissa made the process so easy and kept me laughing and relaxed; when you are a stressing bride this means a lot! Melissa has an amazing sense of setting and light; her artistic eye made our photos phenomenal. Melissa truly is an exceptional photographer. Hire her; You will not be disappointed.

Aliza Sent on 03/23/2022

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Courthouse Wedding Photographer

Melissa was an amazing photographer! Her service was fantastic throughout the entire process, even when I was just first asking questions. Her response time was quick, I had first emailed her after hours 2-3 weeks out from the ceremony, and had gotten a response 3 hours later that night. Melissa eased the stress and worries about what we had to do on our ceremony day; she gave us a walkthrough inside the San Diego administration building on what to expect the day before, and showed us where our shots would be taken around the building. The day of the ceremony, she took pictures at every possible moment and guided us on how to pose. She queued our families when it was their turn to take group photos and took lots of photos of us with them within the 30 minutes before our portrait shots. When it came to our shots together, it was honestly a fun time and Melissa made the time go by an instant. My husband and I made a request iwhen we had first emailed to get shots taken at the Midway statue, and with the last 15-20 minutes with her, she drove us down to the Midway and took amazing shots of us. We loved the service we got from Melissa and we definitely loved all the photos that she took of us. I would 100% recommend Melissa to photograph your special day!

Kelly Sent on 03/07/2022

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Personable, professional and incredibly talented

Melissa completely put us at ease, while being incredibly professional and with a keen eye for detail. When we met her to discuss our elopement photos, she had already scoped out prime spots within our location. She was careful to consider lighting and angles, and most of all, she was able to help us push past our wedding day jitters and let our personalities and love for each other shine through. While we may not have gone the traditional wedding route, Melissa captured our special moments and helped make it a truly memorable day.

Lilly Sent on 02/24/2022

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Working with Melissa made our wedding that much more special!

Hiring Melissa to capture our intimate elopement was the best decision ever! From the first time we met her for our venue walk-through, she was extremely friendly, professional, and passionate. On the big day, she provided fantastic creative direction and made my husband and I feel very comfortable. Her energy and passion for her work are undeniable, and we were absolutely thrilled with the pictures and special moments she captured on our big day. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for their elopement/wedding!

Chirag Sent on 02/23/2022

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Very helpful, professional, and personable!

Melissa was extremely helpful with my surprise proposal and photo shoot. She helped me plan out a location that would be better setting and for better lighting, as well as got there early and helped me plan out ideal locations for the proposal. She was very professional and took some amazing pictures that we will remember forever. Not to mention she was able to provide our edited photos back in less than a day! Highly recommend Melissa for any photo shoots you may need.

Hannah Sent on 01/17/2022

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So absolutely amazed

Absolutely amazing ! She was so personable and just all around an absolute joy! My photoshoot ended in a surprise engagement and she went with it ! Absolutely in love with the photos and can’t wait to get them up into my home . When we do our honeymoon we will be having her do more photos !

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Claudia Sent on 11/18/2021

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Uh-mazing!

Melissa is THE BEST! My husband and I hosted a 50 person microwedding in Downtown San Diego. Melissa was incredibly communicative from day one. She was so accommodating as we had several vision changes for our big day. We also received our beautiful photos within a week of the wedding which is unheard of. Super bubbly personality and she is an absolute joy to work with. I 100% recommend her for your special day

Andrea Sent on 10/10/2021

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Hire her! You won’t regret it!

Let me start off by saying Melissa is amazing! She is such a vibrant and social photographer. We hired her to do our simple courthouse elopement with our family. She made everyone feel so good and gave such good feedback (while taking pictures) to ensure the best angles and photos. My family even commented about how much they enjoyed and appreciated her personality after the wedding. The pictures turned out amazingly beautiful and the best part was the quick turnaround. We got sneak peek photos within a few days and the rest of our photos were delivered shortly after. She is also very organized ensuring the process goes smoothly and easing the stress of the process. HIGHLY recommend her for your special day!

Diane Sent on 10/09/2021

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Book Melissa, you won’t regret it!

Melissa was amazing! She was super easy to work with and perfectly captured all of our cherished moments. Can’t recommend her enough! An absolute professional from beginning to end, she had every minute planned but was also great at adjusting to what the day presented.

Michelle Sent on 10/06/2021

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Best day ever!!

I met Melissa at a bridal convention back in the beginning of 2020. We exchanged conversation and planned everything out, then the pandemic hit. Unfortunately we had to postpone our 2020 Summer wedding and Melissa was so considerate and understanding. Fast forward to Fall 2021, and we were finally able to have our wedding. Melissa never made me feel forgotten even after the postponement and always checked on how things are going. She is easy to talk to and plan with. Having her as our photographer made our day even more special. She’s fun to be around and made us comfortable in front of the camera. The photos came out so beautifully. I especially loved how the photos during the speeches came out. You can really feel the emotion in them, and that’s something I will never forget and cherish forever. Melissa, thank you so much for everything.
I truly am grateful we connected and I can’t wait for you to photograph our future life events.

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Verina Sent on 07/26/2021

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Professional, magical, unforgettable!

Melissa does it again! This time, it was for a day I will never forget, my wedding day. She captured the love that was shared that day with our family and friends. Moments that I will forever look back on and for that I am so grateful for Melissa. She captures incredible lighting, delivers the photos in excelent time and surpasses expectations. Gives AMAZING direction!! She scouts the bests locations and knows the time of day that will give you the results you want. You can tell Melissa loves what she does for a living, very I evolved and high energy!! Melissa, you have a client for life!!!

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Jessica Sent on 07/19/2021

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Angel from Heaven!

Melissa was an angel sent from heaven! My husband and I decided to have a photographer literally the day before we got married. Melissa not only was so warm and comforting to talk to, but also very knowledgeable about where we wanted to get married. She went beyond the photography from helping us know where to go, what to do, and the scheduling of times. Upon meeting she was right on time, extremely friendly and got straight to work! She got every shot imaginable from family, to the ceremony, to intimate couple shots. I never had to tell her please get this shot or how about over here, she already knew! Melissa even went over our scheduled time with no worries. After receiving our pictures, I could not be more in love with them! We received so many beautiful edited pictures to choose from, more than I ever expected. Let's just say our family was all in tears with the moments Melissa captured forever.

Emily Sent on 06/02/2021

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Couldn't have asked for better!

I was so impressed with Melissa and would recommend her to anyone! She responded to my questions within an hour each time we emailed/texted and was very prompt. The hardest thing for me was determining a schedule of events (we had an unconventional wedding at the courthouse and wanted pictures in a few locations) and Melissa planned the whole day seamlessly, even giving me multiple options to choose from. My pictures were ready much faster than I had expected and I've already gotten SO many compliments on them from friends and family. We have a perfect mix of posed and casual shots, with everyone's happiness perfectly captured. She even managed to wrangle my dog in the photos. She made everyone feel really comfortable in the photos; my fiancé and I were nervous at being the centers of attention and she really put us at ease. 10/10!

Abigail Sent on 04/20/2021

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Beautiful photos, speedy turnaround, and fun to work with!

Melissa is just the best. We reached out for her to shoot our elopement with just a few weeks notice, and she made the whole process easy and fun. She kindly scheduled a walkthrough with us a week before to talk through ideas, and was always quick to respond to our questions. On the day of, she brought an amazing energy that helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. I couldn't believe her speed - she returned the photos to us within just a few days. And they were all BEAUTIFUL! Cannot recommend Melissa enough!

Cristopher Sent on 04/08/2021

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Surprise Proposal La Jolla

Melissa was able to catch this amazing, once in life time moment, and we couldn’t be happier with the photos!

Carolyn Sent on 04/06/2021

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Morris Bride

Melissa is hands down the best photographer ever! She knows what's she's doing and she's full of energy. My wedding day couldn't have been more special without her.

Kate Sent on 02/15/2021

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Melissa is fantastic!!

Melissa is fantastic!! She took our wedding photos during a covid courthouse ceremony. Melissa made everything so easy. She brought joy, energy, and professionalism. Easy communication, great to work with, and fast turnaround. She is super efficient with time, and we got so many different types of photos. We love her mix of candid and posed photos. Melissa also walked us through what to expect during a marriage hut ceremony, texted us reminders the day before the ceremony, and shared tips and advice. Hire Melissa!

Cady Sent on 01/06/2021

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Bride to be

I cannot say enough great things about Melissa! She made our engagement day so special and the pictures she took are something I look at daily!
She went above and beyond helping my fiancé pick the perfect spot to propose. Being from Oklahoma and just visiting San Diego, I found out later on that he had been in contact with her for weeks so she could give him suggestions on where to do it and went so far as to FaceTime him at different locations so he could see what it would look like. She knows her stuff and makes taking pictures so much fun and they turn out absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
We cannot thank her enough and appreciate everything she did to make our day so special!

Colette Sent on 12/28/2020

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Melissa is very enthusiastic and a true professional

Melissa is amazing! We hired her to be the photographer for our wedding next year and recently had an engagement shoot with her. The shoot went so well! Melissa is very enthusiastic and a true professional. She provides the perfect amount of direction and captures beautiful photos. She is also got the photos back to us within two days! We are so happy that we hired her for our wedding!

Selene Sent on 11/20/2020

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Nothing but the Best!

Melissa is truly a gifted photographer! She makes magic Happen with the snap of her camera! My husband and I were in love with how our wedding pictures came out! She does not only capture the great moments of the day, she also captures wonderful memories. Melissa is such a pleasure to work with and such an awesome energy to have. She is very flexible and just rolls with the punches. We cannot praise her enough with how amazing her work is.

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Brenda Sent on 10/21/2020

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Best Photographer, Hands Down!!

Where to even begin..... Melissa is an absolute joy to work with. I have always been a detail oriented and organizational person and look to hire individuals with those same qualities. Planning a wedding can be very stressful, especially during a pandemic. Melissa was flexible from the start and understanding as well as accommodating when we had to reschedule our big destination wedding. She was so wonderful that we still wanted to work with her for our very intimate wedding. Melissa was able to make the whole process exceedingly smooth, even for us deciding on an intimate wedding last minute. From discussing our needs, wants, signing contracts, making payments, to the day of the event, everything was very well organized to my taste. Also, I am very camera shy and can be awkward when shooting photos. She was able to provide great direction on poses and locations to shoot. Something I loved was that she makes it a priority to go to the location site before the event to pick out scenery that we would like and that suites our taste. Feeling comfortable is of great importance to me when working/collaborating with someone and she did that and more!! She provides such a positive energy and professionalism, not to mention she made the session about my partner and me. Even after shooting our event, she was able to provide us about 30 or more sample photos that same day!! I was totally not expecting this as I have worked with other photographers and had a longer turn around. It was such a splendid surprise to see such high-quality photos of our wedding so quickly. Additionally, she sent us all our photos that same week. Overall, this experience was absolutely sensational. Melissa definitely sets the standards high for what a professional photographer should be providing. Not to mention that she is genuinely passionate about her art. We are so thrilled we found her and am excited to shoot our big wedding next year with her!! We cannot thank you enough Melissa!! www.MelissaMontoyaPhotography.com

Anthony Sent on 10/17/2020

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Lets just summarize in one word.....AMAZING

Wife and I met Melissa through mutual friends who had also hired her. We actually contacted a few other photographers before our friends said to reach out to her. She responded immediately and we set up a face to face sit down. Everything went down pre-covid, but after one meeting, we knew she was the one. Our engagement shoot was nothing but awesome and it gave us a hint of what was to come. AND then...Covid hit....we weren't even sure if our wedding was going to happen. Melissa offered advice and was with us every step of the way. We eventually found a new venue and had to re-plan our entire wedding in under a month. She accommodated us with no issues and even did a final walkthrough with us. Well, we are super grateful for her and our pictures came out amazing. We look forward to working with her again in the future!

Georgia Sent on 08/28/2020

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Hands down the best photographer out there! She's super nice and gets super excited about shots, makes you laugh and has that creative eye. Never felt uncomfortable in front of the camera with her. My family enjoyed her as well! Would highly recommend her and book her again for future shoots! Already told my sister to book her for her wedding next year!

Hannah Sent on 08/28/2020

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Book her - she is the BEST! Beautiful photos, exceptionally kind human.

Simply put – Melissa is the best. We hired her for our courthouse wedding in downtown San Diego. She did a walk through with us the week prior (super helpful). She is very responsive, arrives early, and stays late to get that perfect shot. She is full of positive energy and encouragement; she will keep you smiling throughout the entire shoot. She uploaded our photos quickly (and provided sneak peaks). I would 100% book Melissa again and recommend her to any friend. Our photos are stunning. She is A++, zero complaints, only praise.

Lauren Sent on 08/20/2020

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Fantastic person and photos

Melissa took our courthouse wedding photos, and did an amazing job. All our friends and family commented on how great she did with the photos, and interacting with everyone. She got our family members to smile, loosen up, and enjoy the photo taking process. I will definitely be going back to her for more photos in the future.

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Maria Sent on 07/21/2020

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A Blessing

My magical day was beautifully captured by Melissa and I will always be thankful! Even though my wedding was set under certain COVID regulations, Melissa blessed us with her energy and captured THE most breath taking memories! Since reaching out to Melissa, she has provided the best support and was a true blessing to have by my side. She ensured there was communication to bring my dream memories to life. It was a pleasure to work with Melissa and I look forward to work with her in the future!

Dana Sent on 06/29/2020

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Melissa is a great photographer! She is very professional and has a fantastic energy. We’re so glad she could be a part of our special day!

Melissa was awesome and our photos were amazing. She knew all the best spots to photograph us and she kept it fun, while making sure we were always comfortable. Melissa communicated promptly and clearly, and was also patient and understanding. We had such a great time working with her and I would highly recommend hiring her!

Bryant Sent on 06/18/2020

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Amazing!!!

Our wedding plans for June 2020 were changed due to unseen circumstances of COVID. We still made the best out of our day, and got married! I found Melissa on Instagram and fell in love with her work. When we initially met her and started our session, she made us feel so comfortable as if we’ve known her for so long and as if we have been doing photoshoots- as this was our first ever photoshoot; so our experience with her was beyond what we could have imagined- she is so fun to be with!! The pictures came out amazing, her visions for every picture she took was more than we expected when we saw the final product. Thank you Melissa SO much for capturing our special day.

Robert Sent on 06/12/2020

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One hell of a photographer

No words can describe how amazing and how hard working Melissa Montoya, she made our special feel like a fairy tale. After spending months looking for a photographer, im glad we found her. If don't use her then your missing out, she's know all the perfect spots to shoot. I've never met someone who was so dedicated to there work. She made out vision come true. Thank you so much for all that you did to make our day special.

Jennifer Sent on 03/07/2020

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She is THE best

This is LOOONNNG overdue. My husband and I were married in November last year and it’s been a whirlwind with life and work—Melissa I’m so sorry it took this long to write a review for you. Melissa is HANDS DOWN the best photographer. If you can reserve her, consider yourself lucky. She has amazing energy, her passion, her joy for what she does is intoxicating. You will be in the best hands as she makes you feel comfortable and at ease in your blissful day. She captures the essence in every photo—she’s just remarkable! I would recommend her a thousand times over. She’s just that good. Thank you Melissa for a lifetime of memories my friends and family will share well into the future. Love Jen and Lance Congini 😍

Molly Sent on 02/15/2020

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Fun experience & gorgeous photos

We did our engagement photo session with Melissa in January, and we are so happy we chose her as our photographer! She is super quick to respond to questions, very helpful and informative, and so talented at what she does! She was so sweet and flexible with rescheduling when I came down with the flu, and helped us find the perfect location. She even created a detailed wedding day timeline for us to make sure everything runs smoothly. Her photos are beautiful and she makes the whole process so much fun. We felt totally comfortable being in front of the camera with her! She has such a fun, creative, and silly personality that makes it that much more enjoyable getting to work with her. And the pictures came out beautiful!! She has a great eye for capturing artistic shots. I can’t wait for Melissa to do our wedding pictures this summer! I would highly recommend her!

Abby Sent on 01/31/2020

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Best in the biz!

My husband and I live in Chicago and ended up turning our last minute vacation to San Diego into an elopement. We weren't exactly sure where to begin, but thankfully the universe brought us to Melissa and with her help we were able to find the most breathtakingly gorgeous spot to get married on a beach in La Jolla. Prior to the elopement, Melissa even went so far as to drive around to multiple locations and FaceTime us to make sure we found the exact spot we were envisioning. Our "elopement" ended up turning into a small destination wedding with 20 guests on the beach. Melissa directed our friends and family to ensure the ceremony was seamless and she got the best shots. After we said our I do's, my husband Jeff and I hopped in Melissa's car and did a couples shoot for an hour. This was definitely a highlight of our day. Melissa's energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Jeff and I had such a blast. Melissa would periodically pull over whenever her expert eye caught a glimpse of a potential spot for our next picture and as a result we have hundreds of magazine-worthy shots. Just when we thought we couldn't love Melissa any more, a gallery of stunning photos were edited and waiting for us when we woke up the following day. We are trying to figure out how to get Melissa to come to Chicago to shoot our post-wedding cocktail reception this summer- she's that good! She is truly a gem of a human and photographer!

Gis B. Sent on 01/21/2020

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Amazing Wedding Photographer

If you’re looking for a creative photographer with great energy and overall good people skills who will make your wedding party and guests feel at home while she captures the important moments, I highly recommend Melissa. She really gets to know you and customizes the plan to ensure that the photos that she takes truly represent the couple.For our wedding Melissa happily ran around different piers and sand to capture incredible pictures as we (the bride and groom) set off in a sailing boat after the wedding. Her attention to detail was critical in order to ensure she captured the sunset right when we kissed with all the flags on the sailboat that spelled our last name flying in the right direction. We will truly treasure all the amazing moments she captured.

Evelyn Sent on 01/16/2020

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Better than we even imagined!

Our Engagement Photoshoot with Melissa was fantastic. She was really helpful in helping us choose which locations to shoot at and the best time of day to do it. When we met Melissa, she immediately made us feel comfortable and gave some great tips on how to take the perfect photo. The shoot was so much fun that my fiance and I left with big smiles and couldn't wait to see how they turned out. Within a couple of days, Melissa had sent us the full, edited album, and the pictures were all so fantastic that we decided to get the whole thing for only a little bit more money. It was SO worth it! We love the photos and have amazing memories of that day and our engagement to live on forever. We couldn't recommend her enough!

Lauren Sent on 01/02/2020

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Perfect. We would book Melissa again in a heartbeat!

Choosing a photographer for your wedding can be overwhelming! We are so happy we chose Melissa. Melissa goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. My husband normally isn’t a fan of pictures and can look awkward. Melissa talked us through the whole process. She told us exactly what to do. Melissa is so creative with her backdrops. She makes something so simple look glamorous and beautiful. Melissa is a true professional. She takes her work seriously and she is amazing at what she does. We were shocked at how fast and promptly we received our photos. We are so happy with our wedding photos and would definitely book Melissa again!

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Megan Sent on 11/23/2019

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Amazing San Diego courthouse wedding photographer!

Melissa is a very talented photographer and was a great addition to our wedding day. She started by walking us through what the day would be like beforehand and showing us her favorite places to shoot. On the day she was so supportive, made us feel really comfortable, and even a little glamorous! Her style and professionalism mixed with her warm personality made all the difference to us. Best of all she delivered quality photographs in a very timely manner. I highly recommend her, especially if you decide to have your ceremony at the San Diego County Admin building Downtown.

Edward Sent on 11/21/2019

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Great to work with!

tl;dr: Melissa is amazing and you’d be hard pressed to find another person more enjoyable to work with. 10/10 would recommend!

My wife and I browsed through a LOT of various wedding photographers and reached out to many. Style is obviously subjective, so we knew we had to reach out to only those who’s work resonated with us. When we came across Melissa’s work, it stood out, and we honestly thought that she wouldn’t be within our budget. Throwing a wedding with 300 guests, budget was strong concern. I figured it can never hurt to at least make contact. What immediately stood out was her responsiveness, understanding, and willingness to work with us. I learned how massive the wedding industry is, so it was refreshing to find vendors who made it more personal and less “big business”. She worked closely with us, getting to know us, our style, and what we were comfortable with. She took us through location scouting and walk throughs of the church and reception venue. She worked with us to create shot lists and timelines to ensure we stayed on schedule. She worked closely with our coordinator as well. Her personality and energy is infectious, and it stood out on the day of. She made us feel comfortable during our formal portrait shots, and made what could easily become a tiresome, repetitive exercise, really fun. The most stressful point of our wedding was taking all the family portraits (remember I mentioned a guest count of 300). She remained collected and kept the same energy working under so much pressure and with so many people running around. She goes above and beyond. She gave us sample edits the next day, and her turnaround on the final edits was much faster than we expected. Melissa is a pleasure to work with...she’s organized, professional, personable, and entertaining...of course, this is all on top of the fact that she’s incredibly talented photographer.

Saraal16 Sent on 10/02/2019

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Look no further- just book Melissa to shoot your special event photos!

Look no further- just book Melissa to shoot your special event photos.
She is incredible. We were blown away with the engagement photos that she took of my husband and I and knew we had hit the jackpot finding her.
She is so professional- she reached out months before the wedding to set up a date to meet at the venues to scope out locations for potential shots. I didn't expect this and was so impressed that she took the time to walk through everything with us.
Punctual- she was early for everything! She is so on top of things and organized and what a relief that we never had to worry about her being there on time or wonder where she was.
She is energetic and fun! Everyone at our wedding adored her! I don't consider myself very photogenic or comfortable in front of the camera but Melissa has a way of making the entire shoot so much fun and we actually relaxed and had fun with it.
She is creative! Melissa had so many ideas and different setups that we have such an amazing variety of photos.
The icing on the cake was the turnaround time- our wedding was on a Saturday evening and by Monday she had sent us a preview of our photos because of course we were dying to see them. By Wednesday we had all of our wedding photos, edited and ready to go.
The best decision we made after deciding to get married was to hire Melissa, she made our day so much more fun and all of the photos are incredible.

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Connie Sent on 09/26/2019

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Amazing and Professional Wedding Photographer!

We had a great experience with Melissa for our small wedding ceremony. Her energetic pace covered a tremendous amount of ground in a short period and was flexible with trying new shots as they appeared. My husband and I felt continually encouraged and comfortable in front of the lens, and thank her so much for making it such an enjoyable experience. She was quick to respond in getting booked and turn around our images, thank you so much!

Tonia Sent on 09/22/2019

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Amazing courthouse wedding photos!

We picked Melissa to be our photographer for our civil ceremony and we could not be happier with our decision! She was extremely easy to talk to and very responsive via both text and email. Was a little nervous at first with picking a photographer I had never met before from the internet but upon meeting her for the walk-through my fears were immediately alleviated. Melissa is super energetic (she was climbing on top of rails and getting down on the ground to get the shot), she is creative, detail oriented and always on time (even though we weren't. hehe, sorry Melissa! ). On the day of she not only acted as our photographer but also as our guide though the entire courthouse wedding process. She told us what to expect, where we needed to go and also kept us on track.
We had never had professional photos done and she put us right at ease with her fun and hilarious personality. We got the photos back much faster than I anticipated and they all looked AMAZING. We looked way less awkward than I thought we would look thanks to her direction! She has a great eye and was able to make use of the courthouse and the surrounding area and turn them into beautiful backdrops for our pictures. I love love love our photos and so glad we chose Melissa to document our special day!

Laura Sent on 09/20/2019

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Best photographer Ever!!!

Melissa is simply Amazing! I loved her work and all the edited pictures she provided to us!
She went over and beyond to get the most perfect pictures ever! Very professional and the sweetest ever!
When someone loves there career/profession, it shows!!
Melissa was soo excited and enthusiastic to be our photographer we loved it!
Hands down the best Photographer Ever!
We will definitely keep in touch for future needs. ♥️

Rohan Sent on 09/05/2019

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Surprise Proposal at La Jolla Cliffs

Melissa was kind enough to find the perfect location and face time us while she was there since we were across the country. She was able to help us devise a plan to have the perfect surprise proposal! I would recommend Melissa to anyone who wants to have a perfect proposal with even more perfect pictures to top it off! She really went above and beyond and was able to make our moment the center of attention for our special day.

Alex Sent on 08/22/2019

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An experienced and professional Photographer that gives her very best

We met Melissa at the San Diego Bridal Bazarr 2019. She was very engaging to talk with and we had no doubt she would be perfect for us. We wanted to confirm this by having a full interview with no other distractions. We met for coffee and began to go into everything we were imagining for our wedding. Melissa was able to walk us through the process of how she would operate and even created the timeline for our day right there. took into account everything from the ceremony, family photos, dancing, cake cutting, etc. we had the whole plan laid out for us to start working off of. this was amazing!
Our engagement photo shoot is where we fell in love with her. not knowing what to expect we asked for advice on clothing and she help us create outfits that fit the locations we requested. she is a woman who has a lot of energy and brought the very best out of us and the photos reflected it. Seeing the final product and having the experience with her, my wife had absolute relief and appreciation that she was going there on our wedding day.
We were both so nervous and taking photos was almost something you don't want as your mind is racing through so many items. Melissa was able to get us focused and remember that we are doing this for each other and memories for our future selves. Having scouted the area prior to the wedding day, she had a well thought out plan on when and where to do our photos. She worked so well with our videographer and created such a wonderful environment of calmness and beauty for us.
I couldn't believe how incredible the pictures came out until we saw them. my wife had tears in her eyes seeing one with her and her mother, father, and sister. the sunset photos were an amazing idea and truly were magical. A friendship was formed and one that will certainly last. after all, just because the wedding is over doesn't mean the adventure is. Expectancy photos, baby photos, family portraits will be in the future. And we have no doubt she will help be a part of those moments in our lives as well.

Eric Sent on 06/29/2019

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Comfortable and Easy!

Melissa was great! She is very friendly and makes the situation comfortable and easy. My fiance and I aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Melissa was really good about giving directions and the pictures came out great. All the pictures are so good and natural we are so excited for her to shoot our wedding as well!

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Sara Sent on 06/28/2019

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Couldn't Be Happier With Our Photos!

Melissa was fantastic! She was quick to respond to emails and extremely flexible with our schedule.
The day of our shoot she had already scoped out different places for our photos and made us feel relaxed and comfortable. She took so many incredible photos and was really fun to spend a few hours with!
Additionally, the turn around time for our photos was so quick which was awesome as we were eager to see the results.
We were blown away with the photos she sent us, honestly we can't get over how many of the photos we absolutely love. We can't wait to have her shoot our wedding!!!!

Daniela Sent on 06/26/2019

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You won’t be able to pick your favorite photo! Melissa will help you look and feel your best

I adore our engagement photos!! Melissa has been an amazing photographer. She arrived bursting with energy, ready, prepared, professional and she literarly got the best out of us. There is no way in the world any other photographer would make us feel so good and relaxed and take these amazing pictures. She gave great directions such as how to turn, where to look and tips for great poses. She was very creative with the background so our photos looks like we took a trip around the world!

I can hardly pick my favorite one. Thanks to Melissa we have these beautiful engagement photos to look back at with a smile remembering what a great time we had taking them.

Ximena Sent on 04/16/2019

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AMAZING!! Wonderful experience

Melissa was great to work with! She walked us through the entire photo process and went out of her way to get the best shots. We went up to the mountains in the morning and by 9 PM that evening we had all of our pictures. She sent us soooo many more pictures than what was stated in our contract. We look forward to working with her for our wedding pictures too!

Clarissa Sent on 02/08/2019

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Melissa's work is magic!

We are so happy with Melissa :D she was one of the highlight of our day. She has a bubbly, fun personality which made us super comfortable posing in front of the camera. She was very intuitive & great with giving out instructions, has great eyes in finding good spots to take pictures -- we are very happy with the result. Everything was handled professionally, we had a contract with DocQuest, she arrived early to the venue and pictures was uploaded within 36 hours! Melissa, you are the best and I highly recommend her for your wedding.

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Tatiana Sent on 12/28/2018

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Great service and beautiful photos

Melissa did an awesome job on our photos. She showed up on time, was very understanding when I had to change some plans, understood and acknowledged some of my insecurities when it came to being photographed and helped both of us feel comfortable during the session. I also really love that she used a lot of different backgrounds from the same area instead of keeping us standing still in the same spot. There is a lot of variety in the photos because of this which I love, especially because the venue was so beautiful. Melissa was also very cute and peppy and you could tell she gets excited about her job. She seems to truly love the exchange of energy between herself and her clients as well as being a part of those special moments. Again, GOREGOUS pics with amazing variety in poses, backdrops, and editing. Can’t wait to have them printed.

Taylor Sent on 12/11/2018

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Best photos and experience!

We had the best time at our engagement photo shoot and I can truly say that Melissa went above and beyond to make our engagement photos perfect. We loved our engagement photo session so much we asked Melissa to come to our engagement party to take photos too! We are so happy with our pictures from both our engagement photo session and engagement party and couldn't be happier with the overall experience.

Katie Sent on 10/31/2018

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Smoking hot wedding photos by Melissa Montoya

I am a professional destination wedding planner in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and have worked with many amazing photographers over my 14 year career. However, when my own daughter decided to get married in Coronado, California, I wanted to hire a local photographer who knew the area and would have tips for us for this specific location. After careful review, we selected Melissa Montoya and it was the best decision! She is amazing!!!! Her energy is so positive and creative. From the beginning she understood my daughter Grace's vision. She and her fiancé, Caleb, wanted a more moody, editorial look for their wedding photos, with more focus on their couple's photos than group shot type photos. They got exactly what they wanted, and the photos are gorgeous, romantic, sexy, and truly lovely! Every photo reflects the deep love Grace & Caleb have for each other. Not only was Melissa's attitude amazing, but her knowledge of local venues for the type of shots that the couple wanted helped us out so much! She is a truly creative professional who reflected Grace & Caleb's wedding day in a truly beautiful way.

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Grace Sent on 10/30/2018

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Best wedding photographer ever!

"Melissa is the absolute best! She showed up early, stayed late just so she could make sure we were happy and got all the shots we wanted. She got all of me and my now husbands best angles and was very receptive to everything we wanted! Our pictures turned out so amazing and Im so thankful for her! Now we get to cherish our perfect day forever!!!"

Rachel Sent on 09/23/2018

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We had an amazing time working with Melissa and her team and the end result was an incredible set of photos! Melissa was super accommodating to our timeline and limited budget, listened attentively to all of our requests and made us feel instantly comfortable in front of the camera. We wanted our photos not to feel too staged and to capture the memorable candid moments of the night, and that's exactly what she produced in end. Can't recommend her enough!

Emily Sent on 08/21/2018

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Melissa was a pleasure and a delight to work with and we got some really beautiful images!

Thank you Melissa!!

Jessica Sent on 08/20/2018

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I forgot Melissa was even taking our engagement pictures. I was having so much fun and she made it so easy to feel comfy in front of the camera. The pictures she gave us makes me so happy she took them.
She sent them in a very convenient file to my email so quick!

Charmaine Sent on 08/19/2018

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Melissa is the whole package! Fast turn around, very responsive and organized. She was such a joy to work with. She was also super creative and had us at multiple locations with the most sweet poses. Our wedding photos turned out gorgeous! She definitely exceeded our expectations. We would use her again in a heart beat and recommend her to ANYONE for any event.

Bennett Sent on 07/27/2018

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We did not have a wedding coordinator. We had NO idea how difficult and complicated a wedding could be. Melissa stepped in, did an amazing job with the photos and took complete control of our whole wedding. She was a LIFE SAVER. Managed everything and everyone, kept everything on schedule, kept everyone on their toes, and had a list for everything. She's amazing.

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Katayoun Sent on 07/24/2018

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Mel is phenomenal! I had seen her take photos of my friend for her maternity shoot so I knew we would be in good hands. My hubby and I hate anything too contrived where we feel like we are posing too much and Mel handled what we were worried about like an absolute pro. We got exactly what we were looking for. She is sweet, fun and gets the job done to your liking. We have her photos framed all over our house and I can't recommend her enough. I'm pregnant now so we plan on taking our maternity shoot with her as well. It's awesome to be able to stick with the same person throughout these milestones.

Maria Sent on 07/24/2018

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Melissa was great. Very easy to work with, fast turn around on photos, and excellent variety and quality of photos. Would use her again in a heartbeat.

Isabella Sent on 07/19/2018

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Wow! Talk about exceeded expectations! We had an unbelievable experience working with Melissa as she shot our engagement photos. Her knowledge of lighting and positioning was so precise she made our shoot effortless. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and gave a lot of instruction on hand and body positioning, which we loved/needed!

And then when we actually saw the photos our jaws dropped! They are unreal. We are thoroughly impressed with how they turned kout. The worst part is trying to narrow them down to figure out which ones to frame and display!

Thank you Melissa for capturing this special time in our life in such a perfect way. You have gained a lifelong client in us, we adore you. Can’t wait for you to shoot our wedding!!!!!

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