Wedding Photography in Melissa, TX.
Documentary wedding photography across the DFW metroplex. I'm there from getting-ready to the last dance — and you won't have to think about me once.
A calm photographer on a chaotic day.
I shoot weddings the way I shoot everything else — present, quiet, and out of the way. No forced poses beyond the family-portrait window. Just the day, as it actually happened.
Where I shoot here.
- Liberty Park
- Melissa Veterans Memorial
- Erwin Park (just south in McKinney)
- Heritage Park
- Liberty
- North Creek
- Brookside
- Trinity Falls (south edge)
- Meadow Run
- Villages of Melissa
How we'll work.
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Consultation
A 30-minute call. We walk through the day, the venue, the family dynamics, the non-negotiable shots.
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Timeline planning
Two weeks before the wedding. I work with your coordinator to carve the right windows for portraits, golden-hour couple shots, and everything else.
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The day
I arrive during getting-ready. I stay through the last dance. I blend in.
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Delivery
Four weeks to the full gallery. A highlights preview usually within the first week.
Melissa questions.
Do you travel to Melissa?
Yes — Melissa is the home base. No travel fees anywhere inside the city.
Where is a good spot for family photos in Melissa?
For outdoor sessions, the community parks work well, and Erwin Park just south in McKinney adds wooded options. For toddler sessions I strongly recommend in-home.
How far in advance should I book?
Most Melissa sessions are family or first-year shoots — two to six weeks is typical. For weddings, book six to twelve months out. For private events, one to three months.
Do you work with new parents who aren't sure what they need?
Yes — most Melissa families start with a quick call. I'll walk you through the options and tell you honestly what makes sense for where you are in the chapter.
Do you travel outside North Dallas?
The DFW metroplex is flat-rate. Beyond that — Austin, Hill Country, destination — I quote travel separately.
Can you handle large mixed families?
Yes — I've worked large family portrait windows at weddings many times. Give me the list before the day, and I'll move through it efficiently.
Can we get the RAW files?
No. You receive the fully edited, high-resolution final gallery. RAW files are a working format and aren't delivered.
What happens if you get sick on the wedding day?
I maintain a backup network of trusted second shooters in the DFW area. In the extremely unlikely case I can't shoot, a qualified photographer covers the day and I edit the images myself.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes — most venues require it. I can provide a certificate on request.
Other services here.
No travel fee inside Melissa.
Email, call, or use the form. I reply within one business day.