About this vendor
Melissa Ivy Couples experience fun and relaxed wedding days filled with joy! The newlyweds have beautiful images to remember this special season of life from the time they are building their first home together to sharing their wedding album with their grandchildren 50 years from now. Your love story is timeless and deserves to be told!
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2019 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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I don’t even know where to start because Melissa is truly that amazing. First of all, she is one of the nicest, most fun and most genuinely energetic people I’ve ever met. Her ener...
gy is contagious in the best possible way. I met with probably eight different photographers but the moment I met with her, it was a total no-brainer. You can instantly tell she loves what she does and she is SO good at it.
From the very beginning she made me feel completely comfortable. She has an incredible team behind her too and having Yasmine as our other photographer felt like winning the jackpot. They work together so seamlessly and brought such a calm fun vibe to the entire day.
Her work is stunning, her turnaround time for the gallery is insanely good and her attention to detail is next level. She captured moments I didn’t even know happened and somehow made everything look effortless and magical. She guided us without ever making us feel posed or stiff and she hyped us up the entire time.
I truly cannot say enough good things. If you are even thinking about booking her, DO IT. She’s a dream to work with, her talent speaks for itself and she will make your day feel even more special. I recommend her to anyone and everyone!
I cannot say enough good things about Melissa. She was an absolute dream to work with in every way possible –friendly, responsive, creative, and highly talented.
Every bit of awk...
wardness we initially felt in taking engagement photos immediately vanished the minute we first met Melissa. Her bubbly demeanor and positive attitude were truly so comforting, it instantly felt like we were interacting with a lifelong friend.
Prior to our wedding day, Melissa sent a clear and comprehensive questionnaire ensuring all important details and people were accounted for. This allowed for a stress-free, smooth, and punctual bridal party and family photo session. The entire wedding day was truly so perfect. Melissa brought such kind, fun, and positive energy that it was honestly impossible to feel anything but pure happiness.
AND THE PHOTOS!! Absolute perfection. Our Sneak Peak photos were available in days, and the full album in about 4 weeks – an incredible turnaround for just how beautiful the album turned out. Melissa is a true artist that has completely mastered her craft. The photos speak for themselves. My family and I were in tears of joy looking through the beautiful snapshot of memories Melissa created for us.
We truly could not have asked for a more perfect photographer to share our most momentous day with.
Having Melissa as our photographer for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We had a phone call with her and immediately felt like friends and knew we wanted her to b...
e our photographer. Not only is she super personable and kind, but she will made us laugh and feel very comfortable. And as someone who has always hated taking pictures, and hated how they look in pictures, I can honestly say I actually enjoyed getting photographed by Melissa and the photos...I mean jaw dropping, GORGEOUS!! Cannot rave about her enough, if you are looking for a photographer look no further, she is the absolute best!!!
Beyond your work, I want you to know how much your personality and passion meant to me. From the beginning (when you sent us the champagne flutes and note all of the way to Washing...
ton) I knew you had a heart of gold by making us feel special. Then, when you had your phenomenal Instagram Raffle, I could immediately see your dedication to the grind. Lastly, on the day of the wedding, I knew I was in good hands when I said "Melissa, I have no clue what to do first" and you became "the ringleader and called the shots" (Britney reference). You made me feel safe, heard, and beautiful!
All jokes aside, thank you for making me feel at home during the best day of our lives. I could have taken pics following your lead all night! Josh vocalizes how it is not his favorite thing to get his picture taken, but you made him feel so comfortable and he had a blast being the GQ model he is.
Melissa Ivy and her crew bring a calm, fun vibe to any wedding! I have had the pleasure of teaming up with her on weddings (I too am a professional wedding vendor) and when I find ...
out that we are working together - I know it is going be a great wedding and that the couple is in great hands. She is talented (see her amazing photos), creative and easy-going. Book her today! Her schedule stays full because she is one of the best in the Greater PHX area!
Melissa Ivy is not only an amazing photographer but an amazing person! She's funny, friendly and the life of thee wedding. Every one of my guests said how amazing she was. She is a...
dream to work with and gets to really know you as a person, not just a bride. I felt comfortable talking to her about visions I had and she made everything come true. Make the easiest decision in the wedding process and hire Melissa Ivy Photography. I'm so thankful that I was able to have her apart of my day.
There really aren’t words to describe how amazing and talented Melissa is at what she does! From our desert engagement shoot to our east cost wedding on the water, she captured eve...
rything so perfectly! It truly shows her talent for capturing the beauty anywhere you are! She traveled to the east cost to do our wedding in Newport RI this past summer and made our experience amazing from start to finish. Melissa has a eye for beauty, details and a talent for making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you want amazing photos that you just can’t stop looking at, then Melissa is your girl!
Melissa Ivy Photography was hands down the best hire we made for our entire wedding! From the moment we met Melissa, we knew she was the one because we were so comfortable and at e...
ase! She made every part of our wedding, from planning to the actual day, so easy and so fun. And the pictures! Neither of us was particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but within the first 5 minutes of our engagement session, we were feeling comfortable and confident! Our engagement pictures were incredible, but our wedding pictures were somehow even better! Every single picture is stunning and captures us, and our wedding day, so perfectly. We simply cannot thank Melissa enough for all that she did to help us feel incredible, and beautifully capture that wonderful feeling, on our wedding day!
Melissa is amazing. Not only does she take incredible pictures, but she is professional, personable and thorough. If I could relive my wedding day, I would book with her again, a...
nd again, and again! : )
Melissa is a pure joy to work with! Beautiful pictures, beautiful personality, and so glad we chose her to be our photographer for our wedding! Thanks for making our engagement sho...
ot and wedding day so fun, for all the help along the way, and for the fun emails after when we picked out our album!
Melissa was the absolute best! From the very first meeting she worked with us to create a package that best fits our needs. She is so fun and takes the most amazing pictures! We ar...
e absolutely in love with our engagement and wedding photos!
Melissa has a very rare gift that she brings to her photos that makes every shot special. She truly sees every moment in a wedding as a memory that you will look back upon, and how...
can you put a value on that? Her charisma and grace make her part of the family from the very beginning of the wedding. <-- We love that!
She is an artist who knows when to be unassuming and when to be bold - the perfect combination. On top of that, she stays in great shape and brings a ton of energy to the day - which means she will get those extra shots for you. Highly recommend!
Melissa was AMAZING! From the beginning I felt like we already knew each other. The photo process didn’t take much work because my husband and I were enjoying our time tonsoak it a...
ll in. The photos were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! Capturing all of our laughs, love and true personality in every photo. Thank you Melissa for all of your hard work. You are one of a kind and should be everyone’s wedding photographer!
Melissa was amazing to work with. We knew she was the perfect one to capture our wedding day right away in our first meeting. She worked with us the whole way through, captured eac...
h moment perfectly, and was a hit with both of our families. I would recommend her to anyone!
I don't even know where to start! Melissa is one of those people who supports all your ideas and listens to everything you want. Choosing a photographer was one of the things I too...
k a lot of time researching. Once I met Melissa my mind was at ease and I knew she was it! From the initial consultation to the constant communication, she was there every step away. She made everything so easy for us and the end results from our engagement session and wedding day turned out perfect! She captured the best moments of our day and it was fun working with her as well. She made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and I cannot say enough about her!
Melissa was an obvious choice for us when looking for a wedding photographer. We had seen her photos already, and knew we wanted her before we were even engaged. We live in Phoenix...
and she was so happy to go with us to Sedona to shoot our engagement session, and killed it!! She is so much fun, so talented, and reasonably priced for the wedding industry. You won’t find anyone better than Melissa Ivy!
Melissa... well... just WOW!! Our wedding planner, recommended her and we met and knew pretty quickly she was the perfect fit for us. We wanted candid shots, not too many posed sho...
ts - the natural look and we wanted to capture time with friends and family. Melissa heard our request and from the start, she did just that!! She made us feel comfortable and we laughed so much! Our pictures show constant laughter. What I love about Melissa is her "eye".... she knows what shot to take to truly capture our relationship and our friends... It truly was a perfect day! I highly recommend Melissa for your wedding or even for a family photo day... whatever your need, she will listen to you and your vision and make it so... she will probably even give you photos you wouldn't have thought of and LOVE!! THE BEST EVER!!!
Melissa was a huge part of our wedding process. She knew we wanted someone to take the reigns for us and her business process and execution of her services took the guesswork out o...
f capturing our special day. The images we received came in a timely manner and they where perfect! I would recommend Melissa to anyone and everyone!
Melissa was an absolute blast to work with and was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! She's fun and hilarious and makes you feel so comfortable in front o...
f the camera. She was very professional and prompt with responding to any questions that we had before the big day . During our wedding she stayed cool and organized and made sure that everything stayed on track. We are so thrilled with the photos that Melissa took of our big day! She captured all of the fun and love that we felt that day and we will cherish our photos forever <3 (Plus, she made us look pretty great... If I do say so myself ;) ) You won't find a better photographer (or all around human) than Melissa!
If you are looking for a photographer that will capture wondeful wedding pictures there is no need to look any further! Pricing is very reasonable for the quality of pictures. Meli...
ssa is very organized, detailed and down to earth. She makes sure she knows your style of wedding and plans out how many pictures she is going to take and of who for example the bride, groom and family or bride and groom only. Melissa has a wonderful personality. She is very friendly and professional. I definitely recommend Melissa Ivy photography.
Melissa was hands down the best photographer we could have had or asked for! From the get go she was great about learning who we were as a couple, what our wants for photos were, a...
nd explaining her style. She quickly met with us after we contacted her and we ironed out most of the details in our first meeting. To prepare for the wedding day we got together for engagement photos. Melissa helped us decide on the Desert Botanical Garden. Melissa worked magic to make us look good while picking out some of the prettiest spots in the garden. Although those sessions can often feel awkward if you are not used to having your photo taken she made us feel comfortable, this was a preview for how great she was going to be during our big day. While our wedding day was hectic by nature, Melissa was there promptly and did not stop working until her hours were up. She kept family photos on schedule, kept us in good spirits, and took all around amazing photos from her little step stool. From candida to group shots they were all expertly done and came out great. The editing was done incredibly fast. We never once had to ask for an update and knew we were in good hands (from our previous engagement session), but also due to her constantly updating her blog and instagram we could see how hard she was working for all her couples. When the photos came through we couldn't believe how great they were! Melissa is a true talent and you're missing out if you don't choose her for your wedding day.
I can't speak highly enough of Melissa. We have used her services three time by now, and from the first time we met her at Starbucks to our wedding date, she was exceptional! She i...
s excellent with her communication, is very professional, her quality of work is on point, and to top all of that, is her awesome personality.
We met Melissa at the bridal show, which frankly I barely remember because it was very overwhelming. I thought I wasted my time visiting and got a headache as a bonus. Roughly a few weeks after the show, we got an email from Melissa, we were a bit skeptical, but thought, a meeting would not hurt anything, so we met at a Starbucks downtown. We came prepared with a bunch of questions for her and she was able to answer all of them. At this point we liked what we saw and set up an engagement photo shoot.
Fast forward to the engagement photo shoot, we met at the Boyce Thompson arboretum and had a blast taking photos. When the pictures were done, both I and my now husband were blown away! We both hated having photos taken of us simply because we feel we don't come across great in photos. Melissa was able to capture our love, beauty and happiness in every shot. Everyone that saw our pictures, was in awe of how great the photos were. At this point we knew we had to have her shoot our wedding!
For the wedding, my husband and I had the bright idea to climb some rocks and take our photos at the mogollon rim overlooking Sedona following our wedding. Melissa was not only ok with it, she loved the idea! I was afraid she would think we were crazy. The wedding photos from our ceremony, reception and our little outing came out amazing!! We love every single photo! We trusted she was going to do amazing work, but she managed to blow our socks off!! I feel like she went above and beyond what we hoped for and we are extremely grateful for that.
The third time we used Melissa was just recently for our traditional ceremony. She was very open to taking out photos at the mosque, which we were very grateful for since it involved her using a headscarf while inside. We are still availing the photos, but she did show us a few sneak peaks and we are already thrilled.
I would highly recommend Melissa for anyone considering photography!
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Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, and beyond
Melissa Ivy Photography