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    Hi there! I'm Melissa, and I am a visual storyteller who specializes in documentary wedding photography and fresh, stylized portraiture. I'm based in Rome, Georgia, but I love to travel!

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LAURA + JEFF ENGAGED!

09.07.10 Posted in ENGAGEMENTS, PORTRAITS

Say hello to Laura and Jeff – the cutest couple on the planet! : )

I’ve known Laura for most of my life so it was quite an honor to photograph her and Jeff’s wedding last month in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. At the last minute, Jeff and Laura decided they wanted an engagement session (the day before their wedding!), and I was more than happy to oblige.

We started out the session at The Horticultural Center at Fairmount Park, where the couple had an engagement day of service last spring. This is also where Jeff’s family had a tree planted in the couple’s honor – see its amazingness directly below. : ) After the park, we headed to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (fun fact: the 72 stone steps in front of the museum are known as the “Rocky Steps” as a result of Rocky Balboa’s famous climb at the end of his workout).

Stay tuned for Laura & Jeff’s wedding day photos!

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September 8, 2010 - 9:42 am

Jenny - Aww, they look like a really sweet couple. Love all the different background textures and colors.

TEASERS + MINI-VACAY

08.26.10 Posted in PORTRAITS, WEDDINGS

Since I’ve been a workaholic for the past few months (been very grateful for the business!), I decided it was time to take a little vacation. Everyone needs to take time to relax and recharge; it’s good for your soul…and your sanity. So, I’m heading to the beach to visit with family and friends for a few days, aaaaand I’m so excited about it! In the in-between time, here are a few teasers from pending blog posts…

Pilkington family in Belmont, North Carolina:

Laura + Jeff engaged in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

Laura + Jeff married in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania:

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August 26, 2010 - 7:16 pm

Mary Irvine - pretty lady that you are, laura, and looking so happy! i love these…. :)

KELLY + BOB – Michels Center Wedding

08.23.10 Posted in WEDDINGS

This couple is OH-so-adorable…

Kelly and Bob were married at the Michels Center in Greenville, North Carolina. I met Kelly through one of my good friends, and I’m so glad that I did! : ) She and Bob were such a pleasure to work with and to photograph. Witnessing all the sweet, tender looks between them throughout the day made my heart so full for them. They are truly a match! Now on to some of my favorites from Kelly & Bob’s “Happy Day,” which they should totally trademark. So cute. Congratulations!

I love it when the groomsmen are totally willing to be goofy – I get some really fun shots!

Kelly & Bob opted to do a “first look.” This allowed them some private time to see each other before the ceremony, and it allowed me extra time to capture moments of them together. Win-win! : )

You rock, ladies! Loving Kelly’s expression here…

The heat that day made it a little difficult for Bob to get Kelly’s ring on… : )

A cricket hopped inside the many layers of Kelly’s dress during portrait time. I dubbed it good luck… ladybugs, crickets… same difference, no?

The traditional wedding cake and the gluten-free extra cake topper!

The couple’s friend, Keegan, played and sang Wagon Wheel (originally by Old Crow Medicine Show) at the reception. So good!

I thought this one of the garter & bouquet winners was a fun twist from the traditional bride & groom photo..

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August 23, 2010 - 11:19 am

Jenny - Nice dance floor pic! I bet you were standing on a chair for that one :)

August 23, 2010 - 11:08 pm

Brenda Parker - Melissa you did an awesome job! Couldn’t imagine having anyone else capture this special day for our family. My expectations were high but you surpassed them.

August 27, 2010 - 11:47 am

Ila Grey White - They are absolutly wonderful photos. You feel like you are there. It is a great opportunity to see them and makes you just feel so good to be a part of such a special occasion and to be with 2 people who are so in love with each other. The pictures will be wonderful memories for always.

September 2, 2010 - 12:13 pm

Joyce Burdon - Can’t wait to see the rest of these.

September 8, 2010 - 9:00 pm

kelly - we love love LOVE these pictures!!! :) so grateful to melissa for capturing the magic of our happy day! yay!!

SAMANTHA + JASON – Belmont Wedding

08.09.10 Posted in WEDDINGS

Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson… coo, coo, ca-choo! ; )

Samantha & Jason [Robinson - hence the reference!] tied the knot in late July in Samantha’s aunt’s backyard. I was in LOVE with the landscaping and layout of this space; it was SO beautiful. The gathering was a small one – family and close friends watched the traditional ceremony from around the gazebo. I’ve known Samantha since we were young ones, so it was a delight to see her so happy and in love. Congratulations y’all!

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August 9, 2010 - 4:53 pm

Anna - Great pictures Melissa! They are always so beautiful! Can’t believe Samantha is all grown up!

October 11, 2010 - 3:53 pm

SAMANTHA + BETHANY BRIDALS: UNVEILED! » Melissa Williamson Photography Blog - [...] got married within three months of each other, and I had the honor of photographing both weddings! Samantha + Jason got married last summer, and Bethany + Rob got married this past weekend. I waited to post [...]

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