A man and woman kissing passionately, with the woman in a white dress and the man in a black suit, in an elegant indoor setting. 
DOCUMENTARY & EDITORIAL TIMELESS PHOTOGRAPHY

CALIFORNIA BASED

WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS, & DESTINATIONS

PORTFOLIO

Hi, I’m Melina! I am an experienced event planner specializing in photography. I love classic portraits, candid photos and find a passion in editorial style photography that evokes an aesthetic depth to tell my client's story. I focus on creativity and content and aim to create timeless memories by capturing attention to detail and styling preference.

I am available for travel and destination events. Let’s collaborate to create a curated selection of photos to capture moments that feel natural and authentic!

A bride and groom kissing under a sheer veil outdoors against a bright blue sky and palm trees.
A man and woman holding hands while walking outdoors on a grassy hillside, with cloudy sky above.
A man lifting a woman in a white dress, both holding each other in a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and clear blue sky.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a strapless white dress, dancing closely with a man in a tuxedo in an elegant indoor setting with archways and hanging lights.
A vintage convertible car decorated with flowers and a 'Just Married' banner, driving along a roadside with a man and woman inside, the man taking a photo and the woman looking forward.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors next to a tree in a desert landscape.
A man and woman in formal attire sitting on the floor in a dimly lit space with sunlight and shadows.
A couple celebrating their wedding outdoors with champagne, in a desert landscape with Joshua trees, one person is spraying champagne while the other is holding a glass.
A man in a black suit and a woman in a white dress sitting outdoors on wooden chairs, holding hands, with cacti in the background.
A woman with long black hair and tattoos on her arms and shoulder, sitting on a white fabric, looking thoughtfully at the camera, in a dimly lit setting with sunlight highlighting her face and arm.
A couple sharing an intimate moment, with the woman holding the man's face gently, both wearing sunglasses, the woman in heart-shaped glasses and gloves, outdoors during daytime.
A bride and groom dancing in an elegant, historic building with stone walls and soft lighting.
Woman in a wedding dress adjusting earrings in front of a mirror decorated with flowers and a chandelier.
A couple in wedding attire sharing an intimate dance in a grand, elegant hall with wall-mounted lamps and natural light.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling during their wedding ceremony, with a officiant standing behind them, all under a floral arch with white and purple flowers.
A joyful couple holding hands and running on a road with a grassy field and trees in the background, the woman dressed in a bridal gown and holding a bouquet, the man in casual clothes.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing closely on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean, sharing a kiss.
Woman in a strapless white wedding dress sitting on the floor in sunlight and shadow patterns.
A couple dressed in formal attire stands close together by a rocky coastline, smiling and touching foreheads in an affectionate pose.
Elopement at Spanish Bay
A bride and groom stand close together on a rocky shoreline, sharing an intimate moment under a beaded veil with ocean waves and rocks in the background.
A man and woman with foreheads touching, eyes closed, smiling and embracing outdoors on a cloudy day in a romantic pose.
A bride and groom stand on a cliff overlooking the ocean, embracing as they watch the waves and rocks below, with the bride wearing an intricate white lace gown.
A newlywed couple embraces and kisses in front of an old rustic stone wall with a wooden door.
Bride in a white wedding dress and veil holding a floral lei, standing in front of an ornate mirror decorated with greenery and white flowers.
A woman wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and earrings is sitting in a convertible car, appearing to apply lipstick, while a man in sunglasses smiles at her in the passenger seat.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors near a white open door, with wedding attire and greenery around.
A bride in a white dress with a veil standing on a rocky coastline, with a smiling groom in a suit behind her, near the ocean with large rocks and cliffs in the background.
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A woman in a wedding dress looking at her reflection in a full-length mirror decorated with flowers at a bridal boutique.
A black and white photo of a newlywed couple walking hand in hand on a sidewalk. The groom is in a dark suit with a vest and tie, and the bride is in a white dress with floral details on the shoulder. They are smiling at each other, holding hands, wi
A woman trying on a wedding dress in a bridal boutique, looking at her reflection in a mirror decorated with flowers.
Couple skateboarding on a road with a landscaped golf course and trees under a clear blue sky during daytime.
Close-up of a couple's hands clasped together, showing wedding rings. The woman wears an engagement ring with a prominent diamond and an additional band, while the man wears a simple, engraved band. They are dressed in light-colored clothing, with a
Two women in white wedding dresses holding bouquets of white and green flowers, standing in front of a rack of white wedding gowns, simulating wedding dress shopping.
A woman trying on a wedding dress in a bridal boutique, with a mirror and dresses hanging in the background.
A woman in wedding attire, with a lace dress and a long white veil, standing indoors with greenish walls and a blurred background.
A bride and groom close together, partially obscured by wedding veils, sharing a tender moment.
A bride and groom in wedding attire sitting on chairs on the sand at the beach, holding hands and facing each other with the ocean in the background.
Woman trying on a wedding dress in a bridal boutique, looking at her reflection in a full-length mirror, surrounded by elegant curtains and chandeliers.
A bride and groom holding hands outdoors, with the bride wearing a white satin dress and carrying a bouquet of white anthuriums, and the groom dressed in a black suit.
A woman in a wedding dress standing in front of a mirror with a floral garland, holding a calla lily flower, trying on wedding dresses in a bridal boutique.
A young man and woman through a semi-transparent veil, smiling and close to each other.
A woman in a white dress is laughing and pulling on a white cloth while a man in a black suit holds the other end and smiles in a rocky outdoor setting.
A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing a passionate kiss and dancing in a warmly lit indoor setting.
A newlywed couple holding hands and walking through a desert landscape with cacti and dry bushes, smiling and enjoying their day.
A bride and groom dancing on a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery.
A bride and groom embracing and kissing inside a room with large windows showing green trees outside.
A woman in a wedding dress trying it on in a bridal boutique, smiling with long dark hair.
A woman trying on a wedding dress in a bridal boutique with wedding gowns on racks and chandeliers in the ceiling, while an assistant adjusts the dress.
A smiling couple dressed in formal and semi-formal attire close together by the water, sharing an intimate moment.
A bride and groom embrace outdoors during daytime, with the groom dressed in a beige suit and the bride in a white lace wedding dress with spaghetti straps and a veil.
A man dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and black tie standing on a dirt path amid green bushes with hills in the background, smiling and holding his jacket lapel.
A man and woman dancing outdoors in a desert landscape with Joshua trees, the man wearing a white shirt, black pants, and sneakers, and the woman wearing a white dress, veil, and cowboy boots.
A white wedding cake with purple flowers and green leaves on top, placed on a white table with gold and silver candle holders, white flowers, and gold flatware, near a window with a view outside.
Two young girls wearing lavender ball gowns with large bows walk on a tiled floor, with white flower petals scattered on the ground.