The Stories I’ve Been Trusted to Tell

No two stories look quite the same, but I’m always drawn to what feels real. This collection brings together western weddings and everyday life, documented with the same care and attention to what’s unfolding in front of me.

Take your time. Look around. I hope somewhere along the way, you begin to imagine your own story here.

the portfolio

rodeo + events

weddings + elopements

family + newborn

western lifestyle events

couples + engagement

Every Photograph Has More to Tell

behind the photograph

A photograph holds more than what you see at first glance. Sometimes the part I remember most is what was happening outside the frame or the reason the moment mattered in the first place.

Here are a few of the stories that stayed with me.

a note from melanie

What started as a rainy day with uncertain weather became a backdrop I couldn’t have planned better. The camera caught every drop falling around them, and instead of letting the weather change the day, they embraced it and made the photographs even more memorable.

a note from melanie

Handmade dried florals filled the day and made this one of the most beautiful wedding settings I’ve photographed. With a Canadian bride, a New Mexico groom and a taco bar to bring everyone together, these two created a celebration that felt completely their own.

a note from melanie

A summer evening spent riding to the river with her little cowboy became a chance to document life exactly as it is right now. These are the photographs that bring you back to the everyday moments you didn’t realize you’d miss.

Maybe Yours Is the Next One I Get to Tell

your story

If you found yourself somewhere in these photographs I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Tell me a little about the story you want to remember and I'll take it from there.

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