Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer | Melissa Fe Chapman Photography

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Based in Southern California

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"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on camera is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything. "

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“Thank you Melissa for making my wedding day special. I hope that we get the opportunity to work with you again!”

“My fiance and I were completely in "awe" of our gallery.”

“She has quite the eye, she will find the most unique locations for your photos.”

"I can't say enough wonderful things about Melissa. She is incredibly professional but makes you feel so comfortable, you feel like family.”

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Melissa Fe Chapman Photography is a Southern California based Photographer, specializing in Weddings/Elopements, Couples, Maternity, Family, Boudoir and Lifestyle Photography.

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Happy One month of wedded bliss to Mr. + Mrs. Robledo! ❤︎❤︎
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➳ NOW BOOKING: 2019 (Limited availability) + 2020 Weddings, Destination Weddings + Elopements ❣︎ ⠀
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For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com.
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Dé•já vu | A feeling of having already experienced the present situation.
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Funny story (not so much) when I was photographing this ring shot I had a major case of dé já vu! I was telling my current couple about another engagement session I did where I placed the ring in a seashell near the water. As I was about to take the photo, a huge wave rushed in and within millimeters away from washing away the engagement ring. 😱 Luckily my cat-like reflexes, grabbed the ring so fast but my heart dropped. I immediately gave them back the ring and couldn’t stop thanking the Lord that the ring did not get swept away. 🙏🏽
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Back to this ring shot, I learned my lesson the first time so I moved far enough from the water where I was positive no waves would find me. Just as I was about to take the photo (again), a huge tide swept in and almost washed away everything in sight. We were all in disbelief but the ring was saved yet again. 💍🙏🏽 The lesson here, I will never attempt another engagement ring shot at the beach because I am too scared that “third times a .... well you know that saying!” LOL! 😜 .
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“That amazing feeling when you are with someone that constantly makes you smile.” ❤︎
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I have known Vero since high school and have never seen her smile from ear to ear as much as she did during her engagement session. It was apparent how madly in love Vero + Arash are and what a perfect fit these two are together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It was such a pleasure capturing their love in its purest form. I can’t wait to see my dear friend walk down the aisle and marry the love of her life. I can’t promise I won’t shed a tear or two in the process though. 😍
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Congratulations Vero + Arash! So extremely happy you two found one another! ❤️
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➳ NOW BOOKING: 2019 (Limited availability) + 2020 Weddings, Destination Weddings + Elopements ❣︎ ⠀
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For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com.
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Last night was filled with lots of laughs, delicious food, Photography talk and great company.
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I am so grateful for all the amazing women I have met throughout my Photography journey. Not only do we inspire one another but we have also developed a genuine and true friendship outside of Photography. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Who inspires you? Show them some love and tag them in the comments below. ❤️
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➳ NOW BOOKING: 2019 (Limited availability) + 2020 Weddings + Elopements ❣︎ ⠀
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For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com.
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To view more photos and to show your support, please l i k e ➳ @melissafechapmanphotography on Facebook and f o l l o w on Instagram. 👍🏽
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“People who love to 𝕖𝕒𝕥 are always the 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 people.” -Julia Child ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tonight I am headed to dinner with a few of my Photography friends to indulge in some yummy Mediterranean food. I am SO looking forward to great food and amazing company with an incredible group of women. 🙌🏽
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So... if you could only eat one cuisine for a year, what would it be? I would say it is a toss between Italian and Filipino food for me. 🍴😋
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CREATIVE TEAM:
Photography: @melissafechapmanphotography⠀⠀⠀
Venue: @chateauadare ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Florals: @newcreationfloral
Stationery & Calligraphy: @samallencreates
Cake: @cocoaberrycakeco
Lounge Styling, Peony Arch Decor + Dessert Table Rentals: @lepetitjardinvintage + @lpjstylist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Vintage Furniture Rentals & Decor: @touchedbytime Table Top Rentals: @birdieinabarn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Videographer: @bvtvisuals⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hair + make-up/ Men’s grooming: @sandyhillegaartbeauty⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tux: @friartux / @stitchandtie⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Dress: @krustalloscouture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Veil: @aw.bridal ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Acrylic Signage: @olivemintshop ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Velvet Ribbon: @emmalinhco
Velvet Ring Boxes: @lacebyrdofficial / @voeu_du_coeur ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Facebook reminded me today that it had been 7 years since my Hubby popped the question. (Thank you, Facebook! 😍) How did your beau pop the question and how did you react? 💍

I vividly remember the day my Hubby “put a ring on it”. It was a Thursday night, Grey’s Anatomy was on and he asked me to get dressed so we could go out to the place we first met. I was so comfortable on the couch I seriously did not want to budge let alone, get all dolled up for a night out on the town. Little did I know, this was the night he was going to propose.
He ended up getting some assistance from my Bestie who convinced me to get off my butt and go out dancing “like the old days” with my Hubby. As soon as we got to @ziingsnightclub, he ordered 3 shots right off the bat! I remember turning to him and asking if he was ok! He said he was just catching up for lost time since we hadn’t been out dancing in awhile but we all know he was nervous. 😬
At the end of the evening, as everyone was leaving the DJ plays “There goes my Baby” by Usher. As we slow danced my Hubby twirled me and to my surprise he was down on one knee and asked, “Will you be my Wife forever?” In looking back, I am so glad I paused Grey’s Anatomy but I don’t even remember what my reaction was. I obviously said “Yes” and the rest is history! 😜
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➳ NOW BOOKING: 2019 (Limited Availability) + 2020 Weddings + Elopements ❣︎ ⠀
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For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com.
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Soooo tell me, who else has tried the new face swap, Snapchat filter? Come on... you know you have! Lol 😂🙋🏽‍♀️
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My Husband sent me a text and said “We could be Sisters!” with a pic of him with hair similar to mine as a female. 🤦🏽‍♀️
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It was too funny not to show the kids. Micah was so confused! She couldn’t figure out if it was Mommy or Daddy or what?! 😜
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Photographer: @melissafechapmanphotography
Couple: @apmmodeling + @dna.adventures_
Hair + Make-up: @brides_grooms_by_jlo
@makeupartistjuanita ⠀
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For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com.
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A couple who travels together... stays together! 🛫
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Bon voyage to these two love birds! Have a great time enjoying mai tais and the gorgeous sun sets together in Hawaii, Alex + Jesse! 🌅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Where and when was the last time you traveled, kid-free, with your sweetie?
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Photography: @melissafechapmanphotography
Videography: @kayleedukefilm
Florals: @newcreationfloral
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For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com.
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To view more photos and to show your support, please l i k e ➳ @melissafechapmanphotography on Facebook and f o l l o w on Instagram. 👍🏽
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#IEWeddingphotographer #californiaweddings #californiaweddingphotographer #OrangeCountyPhotographer
#OCWeddingPhotographer
#SoCalWeddingPhotographer
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#timelesscouples
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