Weddings & Elopements
Weddings aren't cheap & I know the same rings true for photography so I want you to know that I take this extremely seriously. Booking with me means you're getting more than just a day-of photographer. I want to be there to give you tips to make your day flow as perfect as possible, help you figure out your timeline, but more than anything I want to be someone you trust during your big day. I don't want to show up on your wedding day as a stranger. I always recommend that clients book an engagement session before their wedding day to ensure we have time to meet in person before the big day too!
elopement packages starting at $2,750
WEDDING packages starting at $3,750
Couples & Engagements
These sessions are my favorite! I encourage my couples to treat these as a date night. Bring your skateboards to a rooftop, a box of Sugarfish to the beach, or go pop some champagne in Joshua Tree. Don't worry about stressing out about the details. That is what I am here for. These are a great way to get some save-the-date images, or simply just an excuse to snag some “just because” photos. In any case, they're also a great chance for us to get to know each other!
COUPLE SESSIONS starting at $475
SURPRISE PROPOSALs
While I may have never have been down on one knee myself, I've worked with a quite a few clients who have. Wanting to make this special moment happen the way you've always dreamed of? Do you need someone to bounce ideas off of? Need help picking the perfect vendor to add to the day? I GOT YOU. I know how much is at stake on these special days and when I book these sessions I make sure that I am available a couple hours beforehand, in case you need someone to go stake out a spot or need help getting last minute details ready. I am here to help give you a sigh of relief in knowing you're going to have someone by your side helping you make this happen. Packages include proposal photos as well as a full engagement session.
proposal SESSIONS starting at $725
“Melissa was so great to work with! She has a natural eye! She made us feel comfortable from the very start! She did a great job of capturing my fiancé and I in a way that was fun and natural for some engagement pictures. She went above and beyond, even offering suggestions on outfits for our shoot to make sure all the colors would work together for our pictures in nature. We would definitely recommend Melissa Rae Photography!!”