Melissa Lauren Images

ons and tons of photos. I highly recommend Melissa Lauren Images for anyone in search of a photographer for your event!

h. It was very hard trying to find a photographer that would do that and break it down into a customized hourly package, without going way over our budget. Melissa asked to view my Pinterest page to look at any photos I have liked from other weddings. On our special day, Melissa kept asking if I wanted to do this pose/photo since it was on my Pinterest page. WOW! I couldn't even remember what I had pinned to that page, so the fact that she knew those was absolutely amazing! She was super fast with editing the photos, which was great that we didn't have to wait long to view them all. Thank you so much, Melissa! We loved working with you and having you photograph our special day!

tart to finish, was a cinch- everything was available online and through their website (contract, pictures, payment, everything). But =none of these are the real reason I'm writing this review. Meet Melissa and Alex and you'll understand. I was lucky enough to have both at my wedding, and they were the PERFECT photographers! The candids they took were priceless! The most difficult decision I have to make about my wedding pictures is which ones should go on the wall- I want to hang them all!!! :D

wedding and we were amazed at how great all of our pictures came out. At the wedding, they were always on top of things. I asked Melissa when we got to the reception site if she could take detail shots before the guests went in and she said Alex already did it; we had a guest who wanted a picture with us at the reception and I said 'oh let me find our photographer' and as soon as I turned around she was there. The photos were returned to us really quick (in fact, I asked her to hold off a little bit since we were going on our honeymoon two weeks after the wedding). We received around 1,700 photos, all great quality. Highly recommend!

. She also has a variety of packages that meets any budget needs. I recommend her to anyone and everyone who is getting married/engaged! Her and her husband work as a great team!! Thank you Melissa for all you have done and been there for! I couldn't have done it without you!! <3

ride with dad, any grandparents", etc. I think about having my wedding all over again because of the pictures we missed. But I will say the photographer, Melissa did an amazing job photoshopping my husband's late father in a couple pictures and she was very pleasant to work with!

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e received our engagement pictures back within days and they came our gorgeous! We were so pleased. We hired Alex for our wedding day, and he arrived and blended in completely with the event, taking pictures, making sure we got all of the pic/poses that we wanted, and professional. He was so organized. Throughout the entire process, he made it so seamless to communicate, make deposits, complete the contract, etc. On the wedding night, he gave us and our guests a business card with our images album website and and approximately time frame of when the pictures would be available. For both the engagement and wedding albums, he emailed us once the online albums were ready and mailed us a USB with all of the pictures. Approximately 3 weeks after the wedding(as the card noted), we recieved our pictures and are in love! We would definitely recommend Alex and Melissa Lauren Images to anyone looking for a easy-to-work-with, organized, professional, fantastic photographer! Thank you Alex!!

party loved them both and we even got compliments from the guests on how nice our photographers were. Pictures just came back and we LOVE them! They captured everything and everyone! I would choose them time and time again. :)

the amount of time that we needed them for. I would definitely recommend them for someone else!! Great job guys!!

lex was very calm and accommodating. My sister is a professional photographer in San Francisco and tends to have strong opinions, and she remarked on what a great job Alex did in venue with tricky lighting. Alex didn’t ask us to do any cheesy poses like the groom chasing the bride or every jumping in the air like they just won the lotto or something. He was able to read us, offering suggestions that suited us as a couple. At the time I was almost 6 months pregnant, and Alex created a fabulous shot of my husband on one knee kissing my belly with amazing lighting on the dance floor. Everyone who has seen it LOVES it! Also, I appreciated that Alex was available before the wedding for my last minute questions and he was able to offer helpful information on where to find hair and make-up artist. Ok there is more… I am so glad he walked around and took pictures of little décor details that I had made such as the painted table numbers, card box ect. He truly was a blessing for our wedding day and we feel so fortunate to have chosen him to capture our most special day! I would absolutely recommend him!

ny great things about Melissa before I hired her from friends who had her as their photographer. I can't wait to see the candid moments she captured, I don't think my day would have been the same with out her. She's a joy to work with and I highly recommend her! Everything was seamless and I cannot thank her enough!

s so nice, and also blended in with our friends and family in order to capture all of the fun and love that was going around! We could not be happier with our experience with Alex and Melissa Lauren Images!

red every moment so perfectly without being intrusive, which everyone appreciated. I highly recommend Melissa Lauren Images to anyone I talk to!

on what looked best, we weren't too picky about what shots we wanted and everything turned out perfectly! Highly recommend!!!!

ecide which photo is my favorite. And he made us feel comfortable the entire time. I highly recommend.

gh we all weren't ready yet). I got so many compliments from my guests about Melissa. They all said she did a wonderful job, she was very professional and she wasn't intrusive at all. I would HIGHLY recommend her for any of your photography needs.

or me! I met with Melissa and found her very down to earth and so sweet. I explained how we aren't big "picture" people and we would need some guidance. The day of our wedding she was on time and everyone loved her! She took so many pictures throughout the night and we got them back within 12 days!! They are so beautiful and very "us".. We love them!!!

ne! Which brings me to our photographer....Perfect. Professional. Thorough. Personable. All the moments we had hoped for when it came to capturing our special day...We have them! And then some! I'll say we did receive a "vendor list" from the venue and we researched 3 other prospective photographers and just didn't feel comfortable with any of them, from prices and potential "extra fees" to time constraints. Thankfully, my now husband took control at that point(giving credit where it's due here!), and he found Melissa Lauren Images online and he exchanged communication with them to book our wedding. All the email exchanges with Melissa Lauren Images were prompt and all of our questions were answered thoroughly. The pricing was very reasonable and very simple to understand. We simply COULD NOT be more pleased with the great amount of images sent to us within a few short weeks of our wedding. Stunning. And plenty of images to keep. We are forever grateful and I can only hope this review will give the next beautiful bride all the reassurance she needs to select Melissa Lauren Images as her photographer!

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nt back and forth so many times changing the dates and times trying to beat the rain, and I really appreciated Melissa's patience through that. We received just over 1,000 photos from our wedding. She captured the day beautifully, and we have gotten endless compliments from our family and friends. We will cherish the memories she captured forever. Thank you, Melissa! Xoxo. :)

ate as I needed. Their photos were amazing. I'm a full-figured bride and sometimes finding someone who knows how to take flattering photos of your body shape can be a challenge. Melissa and Alex both alleviated my concerns very quickly. I was so pleased with our final result - so many photos of our beautiful day. Our family continues to use Melissa Lauren Images for our family photo needs. As do our best friends. Have no fear in booking Melissa Lauren Images - you will not be disappointed!

ose special moments that you want to look back on for years to come. Working with Melissa Lauren Images as a whole was a great customer service experience. They are very flexible with appointments, photography locations, and details but can also help you narrow down your ideas into an actual decision. Their pricing is very fair and their packages are completely comprehensive. You will be paying for all of your beautiful unmarked and re-touched photos, instead of a bloated package full of albums and stuff that you don't even want. I would highly recommend Melissa Lauren Images to Brides and also to anyone else looking for Grad pictures, family photos, Engagement sessions, etc. They are truly kind, professional, cost-effective, and talented at what they do. Our family and guests can't stop commenting on how amazing all of our pictures came out. My husband and I really can't thank Alex and Melissa Lauren Images enough!

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ese guys are totally worth using and I wouldn't have wanted to go with anyone else!

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though part of it was in the rain! His candid shots are fantastic. I have already recommended them to another friend who is getting married this year. The only reason not to use Melissa Lauren Images is if they are booked on your wedding day (and then, how important is that date to you REALLY? lol).

reat her photos were! We interviewed Alex from Melissa Lauren Images the next week and booked him! All the way until my wedding day communication was great! He was with us from 12pm all the way until the sparkler exit at 9:30! Great photos! and A LOT of photos! We got over 1800 photos with print release rights! Overall, couldn't have had a better photographer :)

and got my images back to me within three weeks!!!! We seriously can't say good enough things about this experience. It was everything I had hoped for... and everyone who attended my wedding raved about her! She was so sweet and easy to work with. No hidden costs or fees unless I ordered from my site. From the very first meeting, she put me at ease with how willing she was to work with me and went WAY above and beyond what I could have asked. If you are looking for a laid back, quality photographer at an unbelievable price, THIS IS YOUR GIRL!!

ail very quickly! He was able to capture so many amazing shots and some amazing candid ones too! You will not be disappointed in Melissa Lauren Images, they are very reasonably priced and provide excellent service!

to our styles. There was never a moment I thought, I wish we could get a picture of this because they were always two steps ahead of us. The photo booth was a HUGE hit and worth every penny. My guests had so much fun with it that most people stayed there! They were truly amazing to work with and I would highly recommend any bride and groom add them to your special day, you will not be disappointed!

s that I have ever experienced. The funny thing is that I do not remember him being around to capture photos; he just blended in with the day. He is amazing!! I cannot not put into words the magnificence, the candidness, and the sheer genius behind every single photo. He made me look the most beautiful I have ever looked. I still look at the pictures and say, "Is that me?" Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with me on my economical budget. You made all my dreams come true on my wedding date. I can't believe it! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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her work. She was great with email and even followed my Pinterest account to get a feel for the photos / photo vibe we would want in our wedding pictures. On our wedding day, she arrived early and had plenty of photo ideas in mind (which was so helpful when my mind was going crazy on the big day!). My husband and I did first look pictures and she handled them beautifully (even in the melting summer heat!). At our venue, she took tons of photos of family, friends, getting ready, and other details I might have otherwise missed on our wedding day. She also did an excellent job of capturing moments during our ceremony and reception without being seen - I don't know how she did it! Melissa was there for our wedding day for almost 10 hours and did a truly beautiful job from start to finish. In one week, we had our pictures. We have SO many perfect pictures to choose from - I can't believe how gorgeous they are. I am so thrilled we chose Melissa Lauren Images for our wedding day - she was a dream!

She is so easy to get along with, and does not make you take repetitive photos. You will get unique, amazing pictures.

e knew all the places to get good photos and even though there were a lot of people there, she got it to where it was just me and the husband in the pics. Once I saw the engagement photos( in like less than a week), I knew Melissa had to be my photographer. She is is a awesome person, very down to earth which is exactly what I needed for my backyard wedding. I would definitely recommend Melissa to anyone, she charges a very good price for the work she does and I had my wedding pics in less than 6 days!!!

ted all of our eccentricities with good humor and mad photography skills! The photos are amazing! We got more than our money's worth!

odd photo requests. Her turnaround time is extremely quick when you consider how many photos she gives. I would highly recommend her to anyone for any event. I can't wait to work with her again!

d beyond every expectation I could have wanted and we are so happy that we are going to book a session with him next year for our Anniversary!

ay to see where the best spots would be to take pictures on our wedding day. She arrived very early to take pictures of my husband playing golf, then was at our hotel taking pictures of the girls, then started taking pictures of the venue, the decor that I had put together myself, and the guests. The reception pictures are hilarious, she got so many great shots, and her sneak peek of my pictures were on her FB page a few days later. Loved it! She goes above and beyond and we were very happy with her.

e pictures with. We have breathtaking photos that captured everyone's personalities. About a week after our wedding, we got the flashdrive with over 1,000 pictures! I couldn't believe how amazing they were. I would book Melissa over and over again and will refer her to everyone I know getting married!!!!

hoto retouching/enhancing, maybe Melissa will add these to this already great service. We highly recommend Melissa!

my past and I looked at some others that I did not know. I was getting disappointed with what I was seeing out there. Some of these photographers are asking for ridiculous amounts of money in my opinion. During one of my online searches, I came across Melissa Lauren like a bright light she stood out from the rest. I really loved her style and what she offered for her package. There was nothing hidden in fine print, her price is right and she does not limit you to a time limit, which is so important because who wants to feel rushed at their wedding to get everything done in a 4 hour block of time? We met with her shortly thereafter and after speaking with her for 10 minutes, we hired her immediately. Let me tell you, this young lady is so talented. She is so easy going, so fun to work with, she has unique ideas and she is a master at her craft. And she is a professional. She was on time, ready to go with amazing cameras that made me happy to see and she listened to all our requests. Your wedding day is a hectic, emotional day. In essence, at times I felt like I was in a blur. Not once did I have to worry about Melissa and her abilities. She captured things that I had no idea were going on!! It was such a thrill to go through the final product and see the pieces of my wedding that either I did not get to see or completely forgot! She provided us with so,so, so many memories captured from her eyes to ours. She posts the pics online so anyone you send the link to can see all the photographs and order any if they wish. My maid of honor has ordered pictures through Melissa, which I had the pleasure of seeing a few days ago and they are expertly printed on professional paper stock. Our final product arrived so quick, we couldn't believe how quick and there are so many pictures !!! I do not have enough wall space to frame and hang all the pictures I want to! We are so pleased with you, Melissa. Coming from a former wedding photographer of 10 years, you got skills and you got talent and I am so honored that you shot my wedding! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

girl is to quiet...BUT don't let that foul u!!! How hard is it to understand 695 for a day?!? It's a no brainer!! To top it off she's a doll... Flexible... And was a gem to work with ! She had my pictures ready within a week after wedding! Once I viewed them... I knew we had made the BEST choice!! The quality and quantity is amazing ! I have over 1200 pics of my choice, print what I want, and I control MY photos forever! She was praised by guests... And bridal party as well!! If you want to spend 1000s of dollars go ahead ! If you want the same even BETTER service call Melissa!!!

with us all day until the end of our reception. We got to view the pictures within about a week of the wedding and she even mailed us a flashdrive with all of the pictures. The pictures were great and I just love the candid shots. Melissa did an amazing job and we are extremely happy with her work.

l the details for the day. He was very thorough. On the day of the wedding, he arrived around noon and stayed with us all day through the end of the reception without missing a beat. He was everywhere making sure to get all different types of pictures from posed shots to informal dancing shots during the reception. We got our pictures within 2 weeks, and were literally shocked that he took over 1600 pictures. I would highly recommend using Melissa Lauren Images for your wedding photography. I cannot stop looking at my pictures, and I'm so glad that I went with this company. Amazing!!!

it would be. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! We got the pictures back so quickly and they are something that I will always treasure! Definitely plan on using Alex when we decide to extend our family! Thanks again Alex for wonderful pictures!!!

yed 'till the very end. As promised, I had all my pictures within a week (I wasn't even back from my honeymoon yet!) and the flash drive in the mail. The pics were all fantastic (over 1500 of then!) and everyone has said how great the pictures are. I'm so happy she was able to photograph my wedding, I'm very happy with her service and would absolutely recommend her. In fact, I've already done so for a friend who is recently engaged!!

ld a story of our wedding with the pictures. She took over 1000 pictures and we get to keep all of the images. One picture was better then the next. We got married in Ybor City, she took a picture of my husband and I and our wedding party in the middle of the street in Ybor. Our pictures are so creative and unique. I am so happy I picked her for our wedding and engagement pictures, what an amazing job she did. I have already referred her to other brides. I will definitely be using her again. Choosing Melissa as our photographer was the best choice. Thank you so much Melissa for your amazing work and memories we will treasure for a lifetime.

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ptured all the wonderful moments about our special day. If we lived close by we would have her photograph all our major events in our lives. Melissa you were wonderful and we will highly recommend you to anyone interested! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!

our photos were online. We had 60 some pages of photos in our library. She did a wonderful job at capturing all of the great moments that we wanted. The quality of photos are amazing. Also, you can't beat the price! I will reccomend her to everyone and hope to do business with her again. Thank you Melissa for doing an outstanding job and making our special day even more special by capturing great photos for us to cherish for a lifetime! -Kim O'Neal

we would get all the photos without any strings attached, he was at least willing to give it a try. Melissa Lauren Images made a believer out of us both! We opted to have both Melissa and Alex with us for our wedding and they were amazing. They met us at the hotel as we were getting ready. Melissa stayed with the ladies and Alex went to photograph the guys. They snapped photos from the moment they got there until every last person was gone from the reception. Most of the time, we never even knew they were there taking photos, but within a week, they had delivered over 1800 hi-res photos to us. We were stunned not simply at the quantity, but at the immense quality of the images. They were able to capture moments that we will cherish forever. Melissa and Alex are a professional and talented team of photographers. If I had to do it all over again, I would pick them time and time again.

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The cost was fantastic, work was phenomenal, and the service we received added icing on the cake! Her clarity and creativity surpassed my expectations. She made sure she captured every moment & told a story through our photos. My guests were also pleased and I received many compliments! Don't delay any further...HIRE THEM!

ional and very nice. We assumed that he had got some great shots, but never imagined that we would receive the most beautiful photographs we had ever seen! We are so amazed with our pictures, we want to frame each and every one! Alex stayed at the reception venue right up until the last guest had left. We greatly appreciate all of his hard work! Thank you for giving us memories we will have for the rest of our lives!

t she says. We couldn't be happier! Thanks again Melissa, keep up the great work!

x from Melissa Lauren Images. I was impressed with his portfolio and was impressed by his mild-mannered but friendly attitude. The price point was well below some of the other photographers I previously spoke with, but unlike these other photographers, Melissa (and Alex) didn't try and shove a bunch of unwanted options on me; they were available if I wanted them. Prior to the date of the wedding, Alex and I agreed on a time for him to arrive. A couple days before the wedding, he came back to me and offered to arrive even earlier, which he did. He promptly met up with me at 1pm and proceeded to take some absolutely fantastic pictures. Although we were so unorganized and unplanned, Alex was able to 'roll with the punches' and take pictures of our set-up, and even moved between the reception area to the hotel to maximize his time. In closing, Alex's flexibility to work with us and provide us with some truly creative pictures really makes Melissa Lauren Images a fantastic option for any wedding. If I could do it all over again, there is no doubt in my mind I'd choose Alex and Melissa Lauren Images to shoot my wedding. P.S. During the wedding reception, when I had about a 30 second attention span, Alex was always there ready to take a picture of my family/friends and I. I remember greeting friends, turning around and thinking, "Where's Alex?"... he was right there ready to take my picture. Thanks Alex and Melissa Lauren Images.

s for the price of one! They were with my from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm!! they did a wonderful job!! So nice too!

!! Thank you Melissa for all of your hard work!!!

her prices are. Her photos are just as good if not better than many of those pricey photographers out there that are charging thousands of dollars. She came early and captured every moment of my wedding from start to finish. She stayed as long as I needed her to and her price still remained the same. Who knew I could find a talented photographer out there for under $700? Not only was she so sweet and nice but she was professional too. When we returned a week later from our honeymoon our pictures were already delivered on a disc waiting for us. It was nice to come home from Jamaica and re-live every moment of our special day from start to finish. I feel very honored to have had Melissa Lauren take our photos for our wedding day. Because of her we will always be able to see the memory that we made. Thank you Melissa!

e took, edited! She also put the photos on a website for our family and friends to see and are able to purchase. We loved her.

tures that I didn't even realize the amount until I received the discs. She caught every moment to where those that could not make it to the wedding felt as if they had been there. It was a story on film that I'll be able to treasure for the rest of my life. Thanks so much Melissa!