"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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β€œThank you Melissa for making my wedding day special. I hope that we get the opportunity to work with you again!”

β€œMy fiance and I were completely in "awe" of our gallery.”

β€œShe 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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If you’ve been following along in my Instagram stories, we’ve been immersing ourselves in Peruvian culture enough to pause and post that we’ve been PUBLISHED today on www.becomingone.co in their online Wedding Magazine based in Australia! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί _ ☞ Check us out in this amazing online magazine with a collection of inspirational sessions and swoon worthy weddings from around the globe. 🌎 _ π•‹π•™π•’π•Ÿπ•œ 𝕐𝕠𝕦, @becomingone.co and to all the vendors who contributed to this inspirational elopement. 🌈 β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € All day, everyday we at 𝐌𝐞π₯𝐒𝐬𝐬𝐚 π…πž π‚π‘πšπ©π¦πšπ§ 𝐏𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐑𝐲 welcome and celebrate all types of love stories. We’d be honored to capture your love story! β€οΈŽπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ - CREATIVE TEAM: Photography: @melissafechapmanphotography Venue: @theretroranch Hair + make-up/ Men’s grooming: @brides_grooms_by_jlo Grooms: @anttlop + @jackhochschild Cake: @thesweetapron Desserts: @vlocakepops Macrame rentals: @ox.and.nag Florals: @bloomiecreations Calligraphy: @fioribelle Invitation suite: @shutterflywedding Menswear: @stitchandtie / @friartux . . . . ➳ NOW BOOKING: 2019 (Limited availability) + 2020 Weddings, Destination Weddings + Elopements ❣︎ β € β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com. β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € 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. πŸ‘πŸ½ #melissafechapmanphotography #mfccouples #mfcgrooms #OrangeCountyWeddingPhotographer #SanDiegoWeddingPhotographer #SoCalWeddingPhotographer #temeculaweddingphotographer #travelingweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #palmspringsweddingphotographer #lasvegasweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #gaywedguide #lgbtqweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #dancingwiththem #temeculaweddings #lgbtwedding #gaywedding #samesexcouple #samesexmarriage #samesexwedding #lgbt #lgbtq #loveislove #lovewins #pride #equallywed #gaypride #wesupportyou
We’re as excited as these two lovers poppin’ champagne because we’re headed to Peru today! πŸΎπŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺπŸ™ŒπŸ½ β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € Tell us... what’s one thing you are excited about this week? 😬 _ Photographer + Styling: @melissafechapmanphotography Couple: @baaelynn + @danielson_tm Hair + Make-up: @gwendolyn_laumatia Bridal gown: @fashionnova Menswear: @stitchandtie/ @friarstux Florals: @flowersbymichelle _ #melissafechapmanphotography #mfcbrides #OrangeCountyWeddingPhotographer #OCWeddingPhotographer #SoCalWeddingPhotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #temeculaweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #travelingweddingphotographer #intimateweddingphotographer #palmspringsweddingphotographer #lasvegasweddingphotographer #lasvegaselopementphotographer #lasvegaswedding #adventurebrides #desertweddingphotographer #arizonaweddingphotographer #utahweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer #destinationelopement #letselope #nomadlovers #messyhairandcameraflares #happilyeverwild #wildloveadventures #soloverly #trueloveinspo #wanderweddings
This time tomorrow we’ll be boarding for Peru πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ! πŸ›« Woohoo, we are so excited! But I have to admit, although we haven’t left yet, I am already missing my babies. This is the longest time we will be away from our babies and so thankful for the support we have from both my Mom and my Mother-in-Love. ❀️ β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € So while we have a long layover, I’m taking some work with me... and working on this beautiful Bride’s gallery along with some other galleries I still need to finish. Work hard, play harder! 😜 β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € Have a Happy Monday and rest of the week, Friends! 🌿 . . . ➳ NOW BOOKING: 2019 (Limited availability) + 2020 Weddings, Destination Weddings + Elopements ❣︎ β € β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com. β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € 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. πŸ‘πŸ½ #melissafechapmanphotography #mfcbrides #IEWeddingphotographer #californiaweddings #OrangeCountyWeddingPhotographer #OCWeddingPhotographer #SanDiegoWeddingPhotographer #SoCalWeddingPhotographer #CaliforniaWeddingPhotographer #temeculaweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #travelingweddingphotographer #socalbride #californiabride #justmarried
Happy Sunday Friends 🌺 β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € ✧Just a friendly reminder, we will be out of the office from July 9th-22nd with limited to no internet access. For inquiries and questions or if you’d like to book a session, please email me at melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit www.melissafechapmanphotography.com β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € We will respond to all messages and emails when we return. π‘»π’‰π’‚π’π’Œ π’šπ’π’–! ✧ _ #melissafechapmanphotography #mauiweddings #hawaiiansunset #IEWeddingphotographer #OrangeCountyWeddingPhotographer #SoCalWeddingPhotographer #CaliforniaWeddingPhotographer #temeculaweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #travelingweddingphotographer #intimateweddingphotographer #hawaiianweddingphotographer #hawaiidestinationphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #lahainaweddingphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #hiloweddingphotographer #bigislandweddingphotographer #coastalweddingphotographer #konaweddingphotographer #islandweddings #justmauid #mauiweddings #mauialohaweddings #oahuweddings
My friend is a hottie and it’s her Birthday today!!! πŸ’‹πŸŽ‰ β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € β“—β“β“Ÿβ“Ÿβ“¨ β“‘β“˜β“‘β“£β“—β““β“β“¨ to this beauty I am blessed to call one of my dearest friends. From working weddings together, countless projects, play dates, dinners, practically talk and text everyday and much more. There is never a dull moment when we are together, always so much fun and we are always laugh out loud laughing when we are in each other’s company. Another reason I love hosting and coordinating styled shoots are moments like these. I first met Kaylee through a styled shoot where she captured some amazing footage for us. We connected, clicked and knew a genuine friendship was a must and the rest is history! So if you’re looking for a Videographer, who is awesome and will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, go check her out at πŸ‘‰πŸ½ @kayleedukefilm! Love you Girl! 😘 Hope you’re having a blast and can’t wait to celebrate with you when I return and start planning our next adventure together. 🀟🏽 _β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € #melissafechapmanphotography #intimateweddingphotographer #slcglam #boudoirinspiration #boudoirphotographers #boudoirphotography #boudoir #boudoirphotographer #bridalboudoir #bridalboudoirphotographer #somethingboudoir #outdoorboudoir #southerncaliforniaboudoirphotographer #travelingweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #iephotographer #orangecountyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #palmspringsphotographer #lasvegasphotographer #unconventionaltogs #featurehighlight #inspireangelo #sdvoyager #wildatheart #bethewildatheart #communityovercompetition @boudoir.photography @domorephotographers
Find your tribe, love them hard! πŸ’• Ultimately, the bridesmaid role is meant to support the bride. If you are there for your bride with whatever she asks you, then you can know that she will be more than happy! What is one piece of advice you would give to a Bridesmaid/Maid of Honor? πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈ _ Photographer: @melissafechapmanphotography Venue: @mandalaybay; @hoblasvegas Florals: @flowersbymichelle . . . . ➳ NOW BOOKING: 2019 (Limited availability) + 2020 Weddings, Destination Weddings + Elopements ❣︎ β € β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € For more information or to book a session, please email me at ➳ melissafechapmanphotography@gmail.com or visit my website at www.melissafechapmanphotography.com. β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € 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. πŸ‘πŸ½ #melissafechapmanphotography #mfcbrides #IEWeddingphotographer #californiaweddings #OrangeCountyWeddingPhotographer #OCWeddingPhotographer #SanDiegoWeddingPhotographer #SoCalWeddingPhotographer #CaliforniaWeddingPhotographer #temeculaweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #travelingweddingphotographer #palmspringsweddingphotographer #joshuatreeweddingphotographer #longbeachweddingphotographer #lasvegasweddingphotographer #lasvegaselopementphotographer #lajollaweddingphotographer #sandiegoengagementphotographer #arizonaweddingphotographer #bridesquad #bridetribe #idocrew #theweddingbliss #nomadlovers #weddingphotoinspiration #intimatestorytellers #huffpostido β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € #houseofblueslasvegas
π€πŒπ„π‘πˆπ‚π€: "In 𝘎𝘰π˜₯ we trust" -Psalm 56:4 Have a Happy and safe 4th of July! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ _ #melissafechapmanphotography #lifestylephotographer #lifestylephotography #IEphotographer #OCfamilyphotographer #OrangeCountyPhotographer #SanDiegoPhotographer #SouthernCaliforniaPhotographer #SoCalPhotographer #maternityphotography #maternityphotographer #maternityshoot #maternity #storiesofemotion #besnapinspired #lensespluslattes #unconventionaltogs #lifestylesession #momswithcameras #theheartcaptured #mommytobe #magicofchildhood #candidchildhood #myhonestmotherhood #childhoodunplugged #theartofchildhood #b1withlove #b1withmoms #b1withbump #happy4thofjuly
My soul sister and her Hubby finally announced that they are having a baby! Woohoo! I am so stoked for them! πŸŽ‰ β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β € Aside from shooting a wedding in Las Vegas, I was so honored to photograph my good friend Lacey’s in-home pregnancy announcement while I was visiting. It’s always such an honor when another Photographer asks to photograph a beautiful milestone in their lives. I am super grateful for the friendship Lacey and I share and how it’s blossomed in such a short period of time. I still can’t believe we first met last year during a styled shoot I hosted in Las Vegas and have been inseparable ever since. We’ve traveled together, talk at least twice a week, seen Khalid in concert, shared late night conversations, worked together and belly laughed and much more. Congratulations Lace + Josh on this new and incredible adventure you guys are about to embark on. Love you guys! 😘🀟🏽 _ #melissafechapmanphotography #lifestylephotographer #lifestylephotography #familyphotographer #IEphotographer #OCphotographer #OrangeCountyPhotographer #SanDiegoPhotographer #SouthernCaliforniaPhotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #travelingweddingphotographer #storiesofemotion #wildoxen #belovedfamilies #lovelookslikeus #unconventionaltogs #lifestylesession #inhomefamilysession #inhomesession #momswithcameras #theheartcaptured #myhonestmotherhood #naturallightphotographer #thefamilycollective #babyannouncement #wereexpecting #babyontheway #parentstobe #dueindecember #soontobeparents
 
 

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