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CONGRATS!
Thanks so much for getting in touch with me about your upcoming, special day. Big hugs and congratulations again for sealing the deal! An abundance of starry-eyed happiness and clinking of glasses await, and I'd absolutely love to be a part of your celebration.
My style has been described as romantic, spirited and light and I take on work with an easy-going, fun and engaging approach. Although I will give some guidance and instruction while photographing you, I like to keep things as natural and authentic as possible.
My favourite weddings have been the carefree, unabashedly happy, stay true to yourself kind of celebrations.
Whether you need me to inconspicuously lurk in the shadows or take action and round everyone up for group photos, I’ll be the chameleon you need
on the day.
I've been photographing weddings for 16 years now and I never tire of it. Each day is unique and personal and I am always excited to get to know my clients and help tell their special story. My end goal is to have you reliving the day when you look through your photos just like you’re right there doing it all over again.
I am really honoured that you would be interested in possibly having me capture your day. If you like what you see here, please send me a note and we can start the process on getting 'photographer' checked off your list!
Let's find out if we are a good fit...
I am the person behind Willow & Wander and I am the one who will be there to capture your big day as it unfolds.
I have a deep love with the outdoors (or maybe it's a love for the way that I feel when I'm in nature?). The smell of a fresh breeze coming off a lake, beautiful golden sunsets, the crackling sound of a campfire, a good book snuggled on the couch on a snowy day are just a few of my favourite things.
I have always been creatively minded and have had a true love for
real connections between humans for as long as I can remember. The unabashed real type
of connection. I believe, at the end of the day, these moments, even the smallest ones, are what mean the most.
Weddings are filled with these tiny moments and the fact that
I get to capture them, stop time and hand them onto you to
be remembered forever means more than you may ever know.
hey! I'm Mel...
package two
02.
$3,199
package tHREE
03.
$1,999
package ONE
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- Full wedding day coverage
No time limit
- One photographer
Melissa as main photographer
- Unlimited timeline and planning assistance
Let's manage our time so you can benefit the most
- Sneak peaks within a week
Perfect for sharing or thank you cards
- All photos in a private online gallery
Edited and in high resolution
$3,999
- 5 Hours of wedding day coverage
- One photographer
Melissa as main photographer
- Unlimited timeline and planning assistance
Let's manage our time so you can benefit the most
- Sneak peaks within a week of event
Perfect for sharing or thank you cards
- All photos in a private online gallery
Edited and in high resolution
- Full Wedding Day Coverage
No time limit
- One photographer
Melissa as main photographer
- Unlimited timeline and planning assistance
- Sunset/sunrise session
*Ask about this extra perk!
- Sneak Peaks upon arrival from destination
Perfect for sharing or thank you cards
- All photos in a private online gallery
Edited and in high resolution
Packages + cost
Choosing your own custom experience
*This is the main package for a Saturday or prime wedding date of which you can select specific add-ons of your choice if need be (below). This is the most commonly chosen package for standard wedding days.
*This package is ideal for small weddings, elopement.s and off-season days. This package is not available to Saturday or prime wedding dates.
*This package is ideal for out of province/country/destination weddings. Please contact me for a more detailed price list and custom package for your specific needs.
I do things a little different than the usual hourly rate or package price list that is typically seen in the industry.
Package #1 is the most commonly chosen package for a standard wedding day with 6+hours and anything extra such as engagement sessions or second shooter are 'add-ons'.
*Any travel/accommodation fee is additional
* All prices are subject to taxes
If I was to recommend any add on - it would be this one! How many professionally taken photos do you and your
partner have, ones that you really love and can fill your
home with?
An engagement shoot is a chance for us to capture
some really beautiful, candid photos of you and your
partner in a relaxed environment. Just the two of you,
being you.
Plus, if you’re a little camera-shy, it’s the perfect
opportunity for you to practice being comfortable in
front of the camera, in the lead up to your wedding
day. It even gives me a chance to truly get a feel of how you both are as individuals and interact as a couple so come the wedding day - we are all well acquainted and are sure to create genuine, authentic photos that will last a lifetime!
Either way, I promise that we’ll have a lot of fun while
we’re at it.
ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
Authentically capturing just the two of you, being you
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 2 Hour Shoot
In your chosen location
- High resolution photos
Print your favourite moments from the day
- Online gallery
Spread the love with friends and family
$549
I typically shoot weddings on my own but if you're thinking about having a large wedding that will take place in multiple locations, hiring a second shooter might be a good option for you.
If I can be completely honest with you - I am 100% comfortable working alone and perform best when I am in my own mindset creatively speaking. So if we can adjust the timeline to accommodate myself travelling to all locations, by all means - a second photographer is not needed.
A good solution to cover multiple locations or big weddings.
SECOND SHOOTER
$499
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about adding a second shooter or if you're having a hard time deciding. I am happy to give you my opinion on whether one would be needed for your specific day!
ALBUMS
A beautiful handmade, coffee table style album filled with your wedding photos
• Choose between a linen, leather or photo cover
• Select the colour and embossing of your choice
• 20 spreads included
*Add-ons available during the selection process
10 x 10” Fine Art Album
A book filled with your engagement photos that you can use for guests to sign on your wedding day
• Choose between a linen, leather or photo cover
• Select the colour and embossing of your choice
• 20 spreads included
*Add-ons available during the selection process
8 x 8” GUEST BOOK
Handmade from the highest quality materials and fully customisable to your liking, I’ll craft and bind your favourite photos into a fine art wedding album. We’ll work together to weave a story and create an album design that you’re absolutely in love with.
Simply select your must-have wedding images and I’ll get the ball rolling. If you’re not sure where to start or simply can’t decide, I’ll be more than happy to help you pull it altogether.
You’ll get up to 3 revisions to note any changes you’d like with my design, and we won’t send it off to print until you’re 100% happy with the layout. You’ll be flicking through this album for years down the track, reliving your special day all over again, so let’s make sure its perfect!
$799
$499
A treasured keepsake for generations to come
It’s your day, so you can call the shots
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
01. Photographer By The Hour
Whether you've planned a special morning ritual or a wedding after-party to keep the festivities going, I'm more than happy to help you capture all the moments. Simply add some extra hours to your chosen package and count me in!
02. Rush Fee
Don't want to wait the usual 6-8 weeks to see your photos? The excitement is real and we get that. Skip the queue and add the rush service to have your photos in just a week after your wedding.
03. Prints
Many print options such as thank you cards, enlargements, wood prints, canvases and print boxes are offered à la carte. These are all options that can also be added on at a later date. Please send me a quick note to see a list of these offerings.
+$400 per additional hour
+$1,000 rush fee
+ Starting at 100$
Send me an email with your date and a little about you both. Bonus if you can send me ideas of your big day and what you are looking for in terms of coverage.
You like what you see and select a package that best suits your needs. We'll finalize your deposit and sign the dotted lines to secure your booking and date.
From scouting shoot locations to finessing your timeline, we'll keep in touch throughout your wedding planning. I'm always just an email away!
I'll show up pumped and ready to shoot your day - it's the moment we've all been waiting for! Like a fly on the wall, I'll be watching out for every special moment and you'll be you enjoying ever second of it.
I know the wait can be long and hard so to help with the anticipation and eagerness, I'll send you a couple dozen teaser photos within 72hrs of your wedding.
The 'ding' of a new email chimes -IT'S HERE!!!
Grab your beverage of choice, some tissues (for those happy tears of course) and get cozy. Hop online to view your gallery and relive your big day!
If you selected an album as an add-on, then this is when we will make your photos tangible and into a true work of art. A keepsake encapsulating your favourite images of one of the most memorable days of your life!
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Sneak Peek
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You've got mail
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Album Design
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Let’s connect
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Lock it in
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Nail the details
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The Wedding
Keeping it easy-peasy and stress-free, just for you
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
16 years and over 500 weddings!
You bet I do! Nothing excited me more than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding or elopement. If you're thinking of taking your celebrations overseas, please get in touch so we can chat about the finer details.
A million times YESS!!! LGBTQ+, no matter how you identify and regardless of how you define your relationship/sexuality, I'd love to be a part of your wedding day. Love is love and I'm 100% here for it!
You bet I do! Nothing excited me more than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding. I take a VERY limited amount of destination weddings each year. If you're thinking of taking your celebrations overseas, please get in touch so we can chat about the finer details.
You'll receive between 400 to 600 photos, depending on how many hours we shoot and how jam-packed your wedding day is!
You'll receive a link to your own personal online gallery where you'll relive your wedding day. Be sure to download all of your images for safe keeping. This gallery can also be shared with friends and family.
2-3 weeks to receive your engagement photo gallery and roughly 6 to 8 weeks to receive your final wedding photos. I put a lot of love and care into perfecting each image so the wait is worth it! If you'd like your photos sooner, please ask me about the rush fee.
This is your wedding and if you are uncomfortable with your photos being shared on social media, my website or any online platform, I will respect that. Give me a heads up if this is the case!
This has never happened in my 16 years as a photographer but I know you'll ask...please know that if a disaster were to happen and I could not make your wedding day, I would never leave you hanging! I have contacts all over the region that will be able to step in. These are other talented photographers who I trust to take good care of you.
Yes, 100%
Absolutely! In fact, I prefer to be included in the planning process so that we can ensure your day runs smoothly and we get the very best photos with the time that we have planned.
Life is complicated and the unexpected is to be expected. The deposit is non refundable as this helps to protect my business due to turning away all other bookings for your wedding date. I hope you understand that a deposit is insurance for my business to stay afloat in the event of a cancellation. That being said, I am always open to working something out in the event that we can find a date that works for the both of us.
In order to officially book your date with me, I ask for a signed contract and 50% deposit. Payment plans are also considered. Send me an email to start the process - I can't wait to work with you!
"We loved working with Melissa for our engagement and wedding photos! Her style of photography really fit us as a couple as well as the feel of our wedding. Melissa has an amazing way of making you feel super comfortable in front of the camera, and her personality is just a breath of fresh air. She kept us all laughing and smiling through the entire day, and we could not be happier with our photos. Thank you Melissa!!!"
T & K
"Her personality is just a breath of fresh air".
"I don't even know where to start...The moment we clicked the link to our wedding photos, we were in complete disbelief. CUE THE TEARS!!! Our engagement photos were stunning but our wedding gallery made us relive one of the most epic days of our lives. We have Melissa to thank for that. Not only did she capture all of the important parts of the day but there are moments that we either completely forgot about or had no idea happened!"
A & S
"Our wedding gallery made us relive one of the most epic days of our lives".
"Melissa played a major role in making our day so special. The second she walked in the door she brought such a calm, friendly presence and we all felt like we already knew her. She was professional, kindhearted and down to earth. Every guest at the wedding had such sweet words to say about her. Then we got our photos back and WOW. Every single one has blown us away. We have no words! We're so lucky. Thank you Melissa!"
J & B
"Melissa played a major role in making our day so special".
"We were lucky to have met Melissa at a friend's wedding and knew we wanted to hire her that day! The whole experience with Melissa was fantastic, and we were blown away when we received our photo gallery. It's been almost a year since then and I still get tears in my eyes looking through it. She was professional but really easy-going at the same time. We knew we made the right choice. We couldn't have asked for a better person/photographer, hands down!!
T & L
"We knew we made the right choice".
What's next?
Ready to book? Woohoo! Send me an email to confirm and we'll get you going on the process to making things official! I am so excited to work with you!
Still have questions? Don't be shy and reach out! I am always here for you. We could even have a phone or FaceTime chat if that makes you feel better. Weddings are a huge investment and I want you to be 100% sure we are all on the same page!
Booking process
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST! I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!
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