Melissa Atle

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $12,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $3,400

About Melissa Atle

Melissa Atle

Owner + Photographer

After 13 years and over 250 weddings, I know how to fold into a large group of people, how to be there and make it feel like I'm not. I've been documenting weddings for nearly a decade and I love it even more now than when I started. My work is candid, emotional, and comfortable. I love to infuse editorial and documentary moments into my galleries, but mostly I just love to be able to photograph moments as they unfold.

My superpower is blending into a large group of people seamlessly and with ease. Ok, it's not a superpower, but when I have cameras strapped to my body, it feels like one. It gives me the ability to capture connections that happen within a split second, to create a safe space for vulnerability, to amplify the energy in a room, and to step in when you truly need it most. I'm the girl that will always have your back. I'm cool, calm, and collected and will also fluff your dress, help you put on your veil, tell you if your makeup needs fixing and be your silent-ish cheerleader. I'm the friend by your side that you didn't know you needed ;)

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

  • CM

    Claudia + M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 23, 2020

    Our experience

    Melissa was really fun to work with. Claudia was nervous and Melissa helped her feel more at ease. Claudia and I love all the photos she took, the ones she posed us and the ones we improvised.

  • JM

    Jessie + M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 22, 2020

    Look no further—this is your wedding photographer

    It’s been a year since our wedding and I still look at the photos Melissa captured of us on a daily basis. When we were going through the painstaking process of planning and budgeting for our wedding, photos were at the top of my list in terms of their importance. Enter Melissa—we met a year and a half before our wedding day when she took our engagement photos and it was basically love at first sight. We felt so incredibly comfortable with her almost immediately and by the end of our session, we were bantering and joking around like old friends. Flash forward to our wedding day—not only did Melissa take gorgeous photos of our ceremony, first look, reception, etc, but she was a support system and that is something that is truly invaluable on one of the biggest days of your life. I can’t recommend her more.

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Typically, couples book me about 9-14 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
I don't, but my brother, Donnie, does! Our wedding company offers photo, video, and DJ + photo booth so definitely don't hesitate to reach out.
Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-8 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you can also expect to receive a USB drive with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints from your online gallery.
You can expect about 50 to 80 images per hour of shooting. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
In my 6 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to shoot your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.

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