Equal Parts Hype Girl + Photographer

Hey, I’m Melissa — but you can call me Mel.

I’m the one who gets way too excited about golden light, laughs a little too loud, and will absolutely hype you up on your wedding day like your slightly protective older sister.

I live in leggings and oversized tees, messy bun 95% of the time, and I fully believe life is better with music turned up and the windows down. I’m silly, I talk with my hands, and yes… I swear a little (but never around your grandma).

I met my husband in 2005 and we’ve been married since 2012 — which basically makes us veterans in the “choosing each other every day” department. I’m a mom to two wild and hilarious kids who remind me constantly that the little moments? They’re actually the big ones.

I’ve been going grey since I was 18 and finally embraced it during Covid — because life’s too short not to own who you are. That philosophy carries into everything I do, especially photography.

If you’re into personality tests, I’m an Enneagram 7 with a strong 2 wing — equal parts adventure-seeker and people-lover. Which means I’ll hype you up, keep things moving, protect your timeline, and probably tear up during your vows.

I’m a country kid at heart with a soft spot for surfer vibes, bonfires, twinkly lights, and bare feet in the sand. I’m obsessed with clouds, water, and that quiet kind of magic that happens right before sunset.

Photography has been my world for over 17 years — full-time for more than 10. Before that, I was a Lead Graphic Designer and Photo Editor, which means I don’t just take photos… I understand light, composition, colour, and storytelling on a deeper level. Your wedding isn’t just a timeline to me — it’s a feeling I want you to relive for decades.

At home, I have two very committed editing assistants:
Zack — the large, very mixed, very cuddly fluffball who believes personal space is optional.
And Charlie — our small Bernedoodle with main-character energy and zero chill.

On weekends, you’ll find me at hockey rinks or cheer competitions, camping, beaching it, or hanging out with you.

And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Now tell me about you.

Reach out!

Two women wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, smiling and making peace signs in front of a building with a sign that reads "STONEFIELDS."

A group of five women celebrating, posing for a photo with a shiny, reflective backdrop and disco balls. They are smiling, making peace signs, and wearing festive clothing.

Two women smiling for a selfie inside a rustic wooden barn, with buffet tables and decorations in the background.

Three friends smiling and taking a selfie outdoors in front of rustic wooden buildings, with trees and a clear sky in the background.

What People Are Saying

“I’m crying!!! You captured us so perfectly!”
"From beginning to end it is such a great experience. She is so welcoming and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. I am so in love with the photos. They are so natural and don't look or feel stiff."
“She fixes your hair! Enough said!”