Melissa Brannon Photography

We were a little reluctant to reach out to Melissa at first since our wedding was in the Bay Area but we really loved the work that we saw on her Instagram-- boy, are we glad that we reached out! We had our engagement shoot a couple of months ago which Melissa was able to make on short notice for us. As the groom, I'll admit that I'm not the most photogenic and taking pictures is one of the things that I'm not comfortable doing. I'll also admit that my bride is very particular about what she wants and it was even difficult for us to find a photographer that she liked. Melissa was able to accommodate to both of us-- she was very friendly and personable making our photoshoot fun and enjoyable (it also helps that she's good with dogs!). When my wife had questions or poses that she wanted to try, Melissa was able to accommodate while also providing feedback on how we can make it look even better with certain poses/using the right lighting. Upon receiving our Engagement photos we were very happy with what we had received and they ultimately exceeded our expectations (See below). Fast forward to our wedding day, we had major change in our timeline the day before the wedding and Melissa was able to accommodate and come earlier. From the time that she arrived, she and Marsha were very professional and provided a warm/fun tone in making us both feel comfortable and calm on our wedding day. Even when things didn't go according to plan and we fell behind schedule, they were both able to still provide a calming presence during the day while making sure we were able to get all the shots that we had talked about. Even though the reception ran 30 minutes behind schedule, Melissa and Marsha both stayed longer to make sure that they captured some dance photos for us as that was something we mentioned early on was important to us. We really do appreciate Melissa's flexibility throughout this process and also the creativity that she had in providing us what we were looking for and more.

Melissa was the most amazing photographer we could've asked for before, during, and after our wedding day. Melissa's work is timeless, romantic, and classy and is evident in her work. As soon as we were engaged, I knew I had to have her as our photographer. We started by taking our engagement photos with her and she made us feel 100% comfortable. Melissa made our vision come true. Leading up to the wedding, Melissa was there to check in, offer advice, and was very communicative from the beginning. She made our vision feel important and attended to detail. Melissa delivered the most beautiful photos we could have imagined and we have them to cherish for years to come. If you hire Melissa as your wedding photographer, you can expect professionalism, quality, flexibility, and a peace of mind. Highly recommend Melissa Brannon Photography to all future brides.

Melissa was amazing! She was professional and so good at coordinating everyone for every shot. Photos were one of the most important parts of the wedding for me, and I was not only not disappointed, but I was ecstatic with the end result! Also, if you’re worried about your groom and his groomsmen hating photos, don’t worry, she knows how to work with even the most impatient of men!

Where do I even start? Melissa exceeded my expectations as my wedding photographer! Not only did she take the most gorgeous photos on my special day but she was almost like my own personal confidant throughout the planning. Whenever I was unsure of something or needed help she was always there . The day of the wedding she was on a strict timeline and kept everything in line and organized, I quickly learned you really need that or things can get chaotic quickly. I am in love with my photos. I can not say enough about her work. Thank you so much Melissa I will treasure these photos for the rest of my life.

Melissa is the most amazing photographer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. From the moment I met her, it was as if I had known her for years! She made our wedding day so magical. My husband is pretty shy and she was able to make him feel so comfortable the whole day. I also was planning our wedding from states away during a pandemic & she was so great with communication and being flexible. We will most definitely be using her in the future and we recommend you do too!

Melissa is so sweet, patient, and professional. She made everything really easy and was always there to answer any questions that we had. From the time we met for our engagement pictures to the day of our wedding she made us feel comfortable. I definitely recommend Melissa she’s the best !!

Melissa was amazing the day of our wedding and leading up to it! She was the best vendor we had on our team. When a vendor canceled or we had to reschedule our whole wedding because the craziest thing happened actually. A pandemic!! She was always there to hear me out and share my frustration and refer some great vendors! We truly love Melissa and will continue to use her for all of our photos. Her style of editing is really timeless. I am confident we will look back on these photos and still love them just at much. P.S always say yes to the night photos!!

We absolutely love our engagement and wedding photos from Melissa! She is so great to work with, always responsive, and always answering our questions to put us at ease. She made us feel so comfortable for our sessions and the pictures came out absolutely beautiful! Melissa also came up with a timeline that kept us on track for the wedding day while make sure that she captured pictures of the things that were most important to us! I highly recommend Melissa and we are so grateful for our amazing pictures!

Melissa did an amazing job not only capturing our engagement photos, but also our wedding day. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and was very professional. It rained on our wedding day, but that did not stop her from making magic happen with our photos. I would recommend her 10xs for anyone looking for an exceptional photographer. She is the best!

Melissa is no doubt an incredible photographer. Her work speaks for itself. I was amazed when I saw other weddings she had done and even more thrilled when I got my photos back. When picking a photographer, you want someone who you can trust because you'll never get a second chance for someone to capture your day. Melissa is the person you can rely on. Her experience and professionalism is to be commended as well. While getting ready for my wedding (on the day of) Melissa was able to answer random questions we had gracefully because she KNOWS weddings. Corresponding with her before the wedding was easy as well. You have nothing to worry about when you book with Melissa!

I don’t even know where to begin because my mind is flooding with wonderful things to say about Melissa. As soon as I found her online, I knew she was who I needed. Her style, personality, and passion for what she does are nothing short of amazing. From the very first interaction, Melissa made the process extremely effortless for me even during this pandemic. Not once has she ever given me a runaround as for why something can’t happen... she just has a way of getting it done! She is punctual but SO chill and trust me, that is everything on your big day. I remember certain moments feeling nervous and looking over to her for reassurance. She’d give me a mellow shrug and tell me it’s perfectly fine and everything is going well! I love that vibe about her. Melissa delivered in a timely manner. We got our sneak peaks back right away. She was willing to work with our budget. She was willing to travel. She seamlessly worked around our several venue and date changes (COVID). I wouldn’t change a single thing about her or our photos (both engagement and wedding). I soooo look forward to using her for our future family photos. Literally 10/10 recommend. You’ll be in the best hands, I promise!

Melissa was super professional and showed up on time. She captured every moment as I requested on a very short time frame. The pictures she took were breathtaking and I would highly recommend her!!

Melissa is absolutely AMAZING! Not only are her photos beautiful but she is a gem! She has done a lifestyle photo session in my home when we first moved into our new house, my engagement photos and my wedding photos. Of course, all the photos turn out to amazing but our wedding photo sneak peaks are stunning! My husband and family are so impressed and we are so excited to receive the full gallery. Melissa is always punctual, professional and she is very talented. She works so hard to capture the perfect photos. She also makes the session fun and light hearted. I am so happy I found her and look forward to many more years of working with her!

Melissa was nothing short of phenomenal! I can’t emphasize enough how she was pivotal in my wedding experience. As a bride who had to postpone, postpone again, and cancel her official wedding due to COVID, I had Melissa by my side the entire time not only providing an amazing service as a photographer and vendor but also as just a wonderful and understanding human being. Because of Melissa I had less stress and was able to morph my wedding day into an elopement that was both immensely special and unforgettable. I can’t thank her enough for going above and beyond. I cherish my wedding photos and can’t wait to get them canvases and printed.

Melissa was the best! She was fun and on time! She was well organized and made sure everyone was included in the photos. She captured everything we wanted and made them look beautiful. She took photos of every little detail that you wouldn’t think of. She is dedicated to her job and wants the best for her clients. If you get the chance to book Melissa do it! You will not regret it.

Words are not enough to express how amazing Melissa is! She has a passion for what she does and it shows! She’s professional, personable, and more importantly funny. I would chose her 500 million times over again! She did an amazing job with our engagement photos and wedding photos! It would be a big mistake to not us her. I got married November 8, 2019 and even though it’s been 2 months, I still get compliments from my guests! You will not be disappointed!

Melissa was absolutely AMAZING! She did such a good job with our engagement photos and the wedding photos. I honestly can't stop looking at my wedding photos. I have had so many people compliment me on them. She really listened to me on what I thought was important during the big day and really implemented details that I asked her too. I really liked how organized she was and how she directed us during the wedding. She made the photos seem so effortless. My guest even came up to me during the wedding and complimented her, before even seeing photos saying, how hard she was working and how on it she was! Would recommend her to ANYONE!

Words can not describe how grateful I am to have had Melissa as my photographer, but I will give it a shot! After having a different photographer booked for several months and finding out 2 weeks before my wedding they were canceling I was frantically looking for someone else. Melissa responded back to me within hours and met me in person a couple days later to get more details from me and set up a shooting schedule for the day of the wedding. After meeting her and realizing how professional and organized she was made me so relieved. On the day of, she brought a 2nd photographer with her and they were so prepared that we were able to take all the photos I wanted and we even had extra time for fun and creative photos! Maybe 24 hours after the wedding, she emailed me a sneak peek album with about 20-30 photos in it (like what?! I thought I was going to be waiting for months!!) Melissa is friendly, kind, organized, professional, proactive, and above all she takes the most beautiful, bright, happy photos. (Also, can I just say I never realized how amazing black and white photos were until she sent me some! Like wow! 😍) So, if you want your wedding to live forever through photos and remember how beautiful and happy that day was then book Melissa. She will exceed your expectations in every way. ♥️

Melissa was our wedding photographer and we would recommend her with zero hesitation! We shopped around for a few quotes on photographers and Melissa not only had the best value but she is top talent! Melissa is organized, professional, patient, personable and any other positive adjective you can think of. We loved her from the moment we met during our engagement session and she continued to wow us ever since. She basically planned our wedding day with her detailed timeline and was always happy to make any changes we requested. Her pictures are gorgeous. We also really appreciated that she made sure to get to know us and what was important to us so she could make sure she gave us everything we wanted. Even our wedding guest were impressed, many telling us how great our photographer is. We couldn’t agree more! You’ll be so happy you chose Melissa for your special day.

Professional, punctual and truly an artist. Melissa, you are an angel. We got the opportunity to work with you for a photo shoot and after our second photo shoot with you (that my now husband turned into a proposal) we knew you HAD to shoot our wedding! You are the sweetest ever but knew when our bridal party needed a little tough love after too many drinks (THANK YOU, my goodness and so sorry..) You had such a long, busy day but we never could tell, you were there for all the shots and we couldn't thank you enough!! I truly love you and so very glad to have met you. You will definitely be shooting any big life events we have in our lifetime until you are no longer shooting! Book this woman now before she has no availability because she is THAT GOOD! Also how quick we got our sneak peeks... unheard of! You are the best and we thank you so very much for EVERYTHING!

Melissa is such a phenomenal photographer! She photographed my wedding March of 2018. When I met her for the first time she was so nice and taught me so much about wedding pictures! I honestly had idea there was so much to it. I just thought it was a few pictures here and there. Right then and there I knew she was the prefect one for the job! The day of my wedding it poured the entire time. But she didn’t let the rain stop her from capturing my big day. She stood in the rain and took pictures the entire night, she didn’t care that she was getting soaked all she cared about was getting beautiful pictures. Which she did! I love all my wedding pictures. I still use her to this day for any type of pictures I need because I am in love with her work! Don’t think twice about booking her for your special day, she is the right one and you won’t regret it!!❤️