your orange county Wedding Photographer and Videographer 

hey hey, I'm Mel

traveling wherever you are

As a traveling wedding videographer and photographer, I promise to provide a tailor-made experience, creatively weaving the raw moments of your love story together. From the gentle caress of your partner's hand, to the fragrance of your bridal bouquet, and the sound of all of your best friends belting your favorite 90s jam on the dance floor, I’m dedicated to capturing not just moments, but the real and raw, intricate emotions and senses that make your celebration and your love story unique.

      tailor-made, fun, and laid-back experience, documenting the raw beauty of            love story

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Learn More about Me & what it's like working together!

The best thing about wedding days is getting to celebrate alongside you and documenting you two lovers with all of your favorite people - after all, it's most likely the only time in your life that everyone you know and love will be together in one place!

Your engagement season and your wedding day should be as seamless, fun, and overall as enjoyable as possible! I'm here to answer any qs, give you recs for other vendors, and send over other helpful resources along the way!

your new best friend, here to cheer you on, tell the story of your love, and make sure you have the time of your life!

meet melissa

My unique approach to shooting is to document the moment just as it unfolds - all of the emotion, all of the sounds, all the feels. Mix in some sarcastic jokes to get y'all laughing, and that's the key to my authentic storytelling.

your memories will fade, but photographs and films last forever

Caleb & Cydney

"What we loved most about working with Mel is that she makes the experience so fun! Being in front of a camera can be intimidating but she helped us pose, helped us feel more comfortable, and truly made it a fun time! She worked to capture such special moments without us feeling like it was all staged. Another key factor that we appreciate is her effort to make sure we got what we wanted. She asked questions leading up to each event to see if there were specifics that we had in mind, which especially mattered to us in capturing family moments at the wedding! 10/10 recommend working with Melissa!"

"She makes the experience so fun!"

Michelle & Jon

"Melissa was an absolute JOY to work with! If you are looking for someone you can easily trust to get the perfect video and photos on your special day then you need to hire Milk and Honey Film Co. Melissa took the time to get to know us and just what we were looking for. We never felt the least bit awkward through the photos, and working with Melissa felt like working with a best friend! Cannot recommend her enough!!"

"We never felt the least bit awkward!"

Taylor & Tony

"What sets Mel apart is how much she genuinely cares about her clients. She takes the time to really get to know them, & to understand their unique stories and personalities.
With Mel, it felt effortless. The whole experience felt more like a fun date than a photoshoot. Then when we received our photos back, I was stunned. She really has a rare talent for capturing the true essence of people, not just their physical appearance."

"She has a rare talent for capturing the true essence of people!"

Couples
Engagements
Weddings
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  • Social Media Sneak Peeks
  • Unlimited Consultation Calls
  • Private Online Photo Gallery and Wedding Video 
  • Help with wedding day timeline
  • Add-ons available such as engagement photos, drone coverage, photo albums, and more 

On wedding day, you can find me pulling people out of their shells and making sure they feel comfortable in front of the camera. Do you have that one family member who never smiles? I'll make it my mission to capture an authentic smile! It's also *almost* a guarantee that I'll be out on that dance floor with y'all at the end of the night!

Starting at $3500

wedding photography & wedding videography

Weddings

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE:

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  • Private online photo gallery
  • Help choosing a location
  • FUN, authentic moments captured

AHH! Your'e freaking ENGAGED!! How stinking exciting is that?! First, off CONGRATS!! What an exciting season you're in! I'm here to help you along this process, from just getting engaged, to "just married", and everything in-between! This season should be FUN, and my hope is to make it as stress-free as possible for ya! 
And if you haven't proposed yet, and you're looking for a proposal photographer, you're in the right place, too! 

Starting at $400

engagement photography

Engagements

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE:

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  • Sneak peeks within one week of shoot date
  • Private online photo gallery
  • Help with choosing location
  • A laid-back, tailor-made experience just for you and your best friend

Whether you're looking to document a new season of life (like expecting a little one :) ) or you're wanting updated photos for your yearly Christmas cards, or you want to surprise your person with a fun little date night while I tag along to capture the memories y'all are making - I'm your gal!

Starting at $400

couples photography

Couples

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE: