Enter to Win an Engagement Session

A couple celebrating on a sandy beach, spraying champagne together and smiling.

Calling all area brides-to-be! We are giving away a complimentary engagement session. Enter your details today! Winner will be officially drawn on our Facebook page on Thursday, May 21st at 7:30 PM EST!

A couple sharing a kiss while sitting in the shallow water at the beach during sunset.
A black and white photo of an ornate interior with a marble staircase, detailed carvings, and a statue holding a lamp. Two people are standing on the stairs, leaning against the railing.
A couple sitting on a wooden floor against a plain wall, smiling and embracing each other, with the woman sitting on the floor and the man sitting with his back against the wall.
A couple holding hands and walking on a wooden path surrounded by fall foliage, with a historic monument in the background.
A woman with long dark hair and blue eyes smiling, looking at a man with short hair and glasses, who is slightly out of focus and facing sideways.
A couple walking inside a lush tropical greenhouse, holding hands, and looking into each other's eyes, surrounded by various green plants and cacti.
A couple sitting closely together at a bar or restaurant, sharing a moment of laughter. The woman has red hair and is wearing a black spaghetti strap dress, holding a glass of beer. The man has dark hair, glasses, and is dressed in a dark blazer over
A couple sitting on a wooden floor, hugging and smiling at each other, against a plain white wall.
A man and woman sitting close together on a gray sofa in an art gallery, smiling and looking at each other. The gallery has wooden walls with framed classical paintings.
A man and woman holding hands and smiling, standing on a wooden floor against a plain white wall.
A man and woman sitting closely on a garden bench, smiling at each other, surrounded by lush plants and foliage in a greenhouse or conservatory, in black and white.

Capture moments you will treasure forever

We believe your love story is entirely unique, and your photographs should reflect that. Chrystin Melanie Photography focuses on creating timeless imagery filled with authentic emotion and genuine connection.

We step back and let your natural connection shine, capturing your relationship exactly as it is without stiff or awkward posing.

Beautifully honest imagery

Every shot is taken with purpose. We focus on the quiet glances, the loud laughs, and the meaningful details that make your bond special.

Intentional storytelling

Trends fade, but true love does not. Our editing and shooting style ensure that your engagement photos will look just as stunning decades from now as they do today.

Timeless memories

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A couple walking through a lush greenhouse filled with various plants and cacti, with a glass ceiling overhead.
A black-and-white photo of a couple dancing by the water with a city skyline in the background.
Two people celebrating outdoors with champagne glasses, one pouring champagne into the other's glass, both smiling and dressed casually, with a clear blue sky in the background.

Special Memorial Day Offer

Do not want to leave your engagement photos up to chance? We have a special bonus for all brides-to-be.

Secure your wedding date with Chrystin Melanie Photography by Memorial Day, and you will receive a complimentary engagement session plus 10% off your entire booking.

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Black and white portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, wearing a animal print dress, sitting with one hand on her knee and the other raised behind her head.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a zebra-print dress, with one hand touching her hair, posing against a plain background in black and white.

 

Meet Chrissy

The Creative Behind The Camera

You may have gotten a hint of this already, but I completely love what I do. Documenting your wedding day is such an honor. Since we’ll be spending a lot of time together on the big day, I want to make sure you feel like you really know me.

Early in my business, I started praying for more purpose and impact. I loved the images I created, but I realized that what I desired more than anything was a personal connection to my couples. Everyone wants to be known, seen, loved, and befriended. I care deeply about who you are and what you are passionate about, and my goal is to make sure that care is reflected in every photograph I take of you.

Having a heart for genuine friendships in my business has made my business so much more than how I pay my bills; it’s a huge part of our purpose in life. Not only is my friendship with my clients a gift to me, but it positively impacts my clients’ wedding day experience. When you are getting ready on the morning of your wedding day, it will be a relief to feel like a friend walks through those doors with a camera and not a random hired vendor. Friendship breeds comfortability and comfortability leads to trust...and trust is something that EVERY bride needs to have in their relationship with their wedding photographer! I'm so excited to get to know you during your engagement session!

A woman with dark red hair wearing a sparkly off-the-shoulder black sequined dress with a slit, posing under string lights at an outdoor event or venue.
A black and white photo of a man and woman smiling and embracing each other, with the man bending forward and the woman hanging upside down.
A happy couple sharing an intimate moment hugging and smiling with eyes closed, standing against a white textured wall. The woman has long, straight brown hair and a wedding ring, and the man has short, light brown hair.
A man and woman in wedding attire embracing outdoors near water with a city skyline in the background.
A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting on a park bench surrounded by plants, gazing at each other and smiling.
Close-up of a diamond ring with a large rectangular center diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds, casting a shadow on a white background. A blurred sparkling object is visible in the upper part of the image.
Two people, a man and a woman, standing on a staircase and looking outward. The photo is in black and white.
A couple walking hand in hand on a dirt path through a grassy field during fall, holding drinks and smiling at each other under a partly cloudy sky.
A couple sitting on a gray sofa in an art gallery, smiling at each other. The woman is wearing a black dress and heels, and the man is in a white shirt and black pants. Behind them are wooden-paneled walls with framed classical portraits.