Your wedding day holds so much meaning. You deserve to experience it fully, confident that every meaningful moment is being captured with care. That is where we come in. As your Blacksburg Wedding Photographer, I document the day with calm intention, anticipating what matters most and preserving it through photography and nostalgic super8 style films. From the defining moments to the natural interactions in between, your story unfolds honestly and beautifully so you can relive not only how it looked, but how it felt.
You Deserve to Be Fully Present
When you work with me, you get:
I'm your Blacksburg Wedding Photographer and new friend!
Unscripted Moments, Big and Small
We document your day as it truly unfolds, preserving the milestones and the memories in between.
Storytelling with Gentle Guidance
Natural direction when you need it, space when you do not. Images that feel like you.
Thoughtful Attention to Details
The details you chose and the moments that matter, documented with care.
A Dedicated Husband and Wife Team
Two photographers fully invested in serving you well and carrying the weight of the day so you can be fully present.
When I'm not behind the lens capturing your stories, you can find me on my back porch homeschooling my cutie kiddos, hanging out with my nerdy, handsome husband (and second shooter), or hiking with my family in the wild and wonderful Appalachian Mountains.
As a Blacksburg Wedding Photographer with over 12 years of experience, I specialize in storytelling photography that captures the essence of your life’s most meaningful moments. As a wife and mom, I understand the fleeting nature of these precious seasons, and I’m dedicated to helping you preserve their stories with heart and authenticity.
I’ll carefully curate and deliver images that capture the heart of your moments, allowing you to relive them for years to come.
Your story Told
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On the day of your session, I’ll create a comfortable space where you can simply be yourselves while I gently guide when needed.
Your experience
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We’ll start with a conversation where I’ll get to know you, understand your vision, and begin planning a session that feels true to you.
let's chat
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My wife and I had a great photography experience with Melena and her husband. We felt at ease right from the start and everything went smoothly! We were able to be ourselves with her and because of her guidance and eye for establishing great shots we ended up with pictures that we’ll treasure forever. We had so much fun. I’d highly recommend Melena and look forward to working with her again.
“We felt at ease right from the start”
Melena and her husband were always right where they needed to be throughout the whole wedding celebration. They followed our timeline seamlessly and didn’t miss a single moment. Thanks to them, we now have photos that capture the most genuine emotions and reactions, true memories we will cherish and enjoy for a lifetime.
“They didn't miss a single moment”
" Melena and Brandon are very good at this! We went in expecting a lot of posed shots. But they made it so much fun. Matt and I had so much fun - it felt just like we were hanging out! I sometimes forgot they were taking photos. Some of the golden hour shots look like they're from fairytales! We are so thankful we chose them!"
“We are so thankful we chose them!”
Melena and her husband are absolutely amazing to work with! Not only are they super easy to work with and create the most STUNNING and cinematic photos, they both have prompts to help you feel more relaxed in your pictures and less staged/tense. Plus… the pictures speak for themselves!
"The pictures speak for themselves!”
Melena and Brandon were one of the highlights of our wedding day. They are a joy to work with and the kindest people. We were so thankful to work with them the past few months and enjoy their beautiful photos every time. We can't express our gratitude enough.
"They were one of the highlights of our wedding day!
Be present on your wedding day and trust that every meaningful moment is being preserved as it naturally unfolds.
