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I'm Melissa
am so excited you're here. You should know I absolutely love what I do and strongly believe when someone is passionate about what they do, it shows through their work. I really enjoy my job as a wedding photographer and vow to be there for you on your wedding day, capturing memories and celebrating with you every step of the way. We are going to create some amazing photos together and have a crazy fun time in the process.
As for my photography style, it is strongly influenced by a passion for storytelling and a desire to capture moments that are authentic, modern and above all, romantic. My goal is to craft the ultimate photography experience, from the first inquiry to delivery of photos and everything in between. No matter how many weddings I photograph, you have my word that I will treat every single one with the utmost of care. After all, this is the most important day of your life and you deserve to have it captured in the most authentic way possible.
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The experience you have on your wedding day means everything. Let's face it, there are a ton of options out there to choose from when booking a wedding photographer and the decision ultimately comes down to the experience you receive with your photographer. When you book me, I want you to be smiling, laughing, and feeling at ease throughout the entire process. This is why I put such an emphasis on forming real friendships with my couples so when the day comes, you are relaxed and at ease, resulting in an amazing experience and the photos you have always dreamed of.
The experience is so important as well for personal reasons as well. After all, your wedding photographer is the one person who will by your side more than any other person on your wedding day (other than your husband/wife, of course)! So, hiring a photographer who has not only the style of photography you are wanting to cherish forever, but also a fun, outgoing attitude is so important - and that's exactly what you get with me.
And not to worry - I will coach every couple through their portrait session, I will help you keep on track with your schedule on your wedding day, and will I be cracking jokes with you all day long. Simply, we will have so much FUN together with everything along the way. And that's the way it should be.
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Everything I do is custom.
Simply build your own collection.
Step-by-step.
Optionally, Add More Hours of Coverage
First, start with the Number
of Hours of Coverage
THE FINE PRINT
*** Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 30 miles from Tampa, FL. Ask for details.
*** A 2nd photographer will be an additional $50/hour for each hour of coverage, ask for details.
*** Custom payment plans are available.
*** Having a smaller more intimate gathering? I will put together a custom package based on the number of hours of your gathering. Reach out for details.
6-hour minimum
(Any less & you would miss important details from your special day)
$300/hour (optional)
(or $0 extra if no additional hours desired)
Add Your Optional Engagement Session
1 Hour: $300 (optional)*
Additional Hour: $300 (Optional)
*Included when you book me for at least 8 hours
Up to two hours for your engagement portrait session. Here is where we will create some gorgeous images for your save-the-dates, invites, website registry, guest book, and of course your Facebook & Instagram for your friends and family to "ooh and aww" over. You'll receive 50-100 high-resolution photographs from a one hour session. Add an additional hour for additional locations and outfits.
Prints & Fine Art Heirloom Albums
Prints from only $2
Albums from only $130
The decision to purchase products is handled after your wedding day, and it's 100% optional, but you can certainly add an album now. I want you seeing your photographs before you commit to making a decision to purchase a certain number of prints and wall art. It's an investment, and it's one I want you feeling 110% excited about.
Don't Want the Extras?
No problem at all! I want you to get exactly what you want. The most important decision to make right now is to simply lock me in for your wedding date. Bookings are first-come, first-served. Make sure to get your day reserved on my calendar ASAP.
Yep, It's That
Easy
START AT $1800
Q: So, What's the Investment?
A: Totally Your Call!
PHILIPPE PARK | SAFETY HARBOR, Florida
AMBER & TYLER
Melissa has outdone herself again! My husband and I could not be happier with our wedding pictures. I had to admit we usually do not look natural in pictures but she has some tricks up her sleeve that allowed us to feel comfortable. She managed to show our love through the lens. She allowed us to be ourselves and captured every sweet moment!
safety harbor marina & park | SAFETY HARBOR, Florida
Courtney & matt
I’ve looked at the photos 100 times each and they are seriously incredible. You are so talented and we absolutely made the right choice. We can not wait for you to capture our day. Thank you again!
Straub Park | st. Petersburg, fl
Carolina & Nick
Melissa was such a pleasure to work with! She made fiancée and I feel so comfortable and walked us through poses to make our (surprise) engagement feel so warm and authentic! I highly recommend her to capture any special event!
tampa yacht & country club | tampa, fl
Katie & Anthony
Melissa is not only a fantastic photographer, she’s an amazing person. She doesn’t take on a project without getting to know YOU. For Mel it’s not about the scenery, it’s about the life that’s being captured. You will not be disappointed!
ybor city | tampa, fl
Trace & ryan
Melissa has an amazing eye for photography and her editing is beautiful. I did an anniversary couple’s shoot with her and the pictures came out amazing! My S.O. isn’t fond of taking pictures, but Melissa’s prompts and guidance during the shoot helped ensure our pictures were perfect and natural-looking. I would definitely shoot with her again!
downtown | tampa, fl
Lora & joe
Melissa was such a kind soul and her work is amazing. I really love how my couple photos came out. My boyfriend and I rarely have our photos taken together because we can be quite camera shy but Melissa made us feel comfortable and less awkward. Her guidance was very helpful and were are both so happy with the photos. Thanks so much Melissa.
eureka springs Park | tampa, fl
lastra family
Melissa did such an incredible job with our family photos! .She exceeded all our expectations from initial planning, day of, and delivery of our photos. I would recommend 100 times over! We'll be using Melissa again!
Have Questions? Get Answers
Common FAQs
Q: WHAT MADE YOU BECOME A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Q: DO I NEED A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER?
A: This really comes down to your budget and if you want to pay for a second person to be there. I will say, It's particularly helpful for when the bride and groom are getting ready in 2 different areas, if you have more than 200 guests AND you want specific focus on them and/or you want the exact same moment captured from two different angles OR if you have a really large wedding venue that would be difficult to move between two areas quickly. It doesn't hurt anything but it will cost $50/hour to add on a second photographer. Personally, I would try and have one for at least getting ready through the ceremony but probably not the entire wedding day unless you have the budget to do so.
Q: Do I need aN ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
A: That totally depends on your needs. Engagement sessions are perfect for getting amazing photos that you'll be able to use for your save-the-dates, invites, website registry, guest book, and of course your Facebook & Instagram for your friends and family to obsess over! Furthermore, they are great for getting some practice in front of the camera before the big day. Plus, it's also a great way for us to get to know each-other and helps give you an idea of what you can expect from me on your wedding day.Personally, I highly recommend it. And honestly, it's also a really great way to add to your experience as an engaged couple. Make the most of it!
Q: WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
A: I use two Fujifilm XT3 cameras and yes they are digital cameras, not film! I pair these with several of my prime lenses, allowing me to get a variety of images at the correct focal lengths for different parts of the day. I use a leather dual camera strap to carry both of the cameras on me all day to ensure I don't miss a single moment! I also have battery grips that allow me to have several batteries loaded up to each camera at one time, meaning I don't have to spend time changing batteries, memory cards, etc. throughout the day and can be focused on my job of capturing all your special moments.
Q: DO YOU OFFER ANY ALBUMS, PRINTS, CANVASES, GUEST BOOKS, ETC?
A: Of course! But I don't require you commit to these items before you receive your photos. These types of items are an investment and I want you to be 110% excited about your photos before you commit to high quality prints, albums and more. I deliver your hi-resolution photos through a private client gallery where you have the option to purchase prints, albums and more from my preferred, professional print lab. Items ordered through me are 100% guaranteed for quality and accuracy.
Q: DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
A: Yes, I do! Traditional payments are 50% due at the time of booking (within a week) and the final 50% is due 30 days prior to your wedding day. But, if you wanted to do the payment plan, I can stretch it into equal 1/3's or 1/4's if that works best for you. Just let me know what you prefer, and I will make it happen. It's that easy.
Q: what happens if you aren't able to make it to our big day?
A: In the super unlikely event that I am too ill, injured, or there's some other emergency, either I have a list of colleagues that I can call on to replace me that have similar styles of photography & editing. That said, in my time doing this, I've never even been 60 seconds late. You're in good hands. I promise.
Q: How do I book you for my wedding day?
A: Love that question the most! To book me for your special day, simply let me know what you want included in your custom collection: 1) Number of hours of coverage, 2) Engagement session (optional), 3) Second photographer (optional), 4.) What payment plan option works best for you.
What You'll Get
Simply email me and ask! I'm here to help.
Have More Questions?
This guide has been meant to give you an easy way to build your own custom collection, to get to know me a little bit, and to help give you an insight as to the experience you will receive when working with me. But as always, I am here to answer any questions for you at any time. Just send me an email and I'll get back to you ASAP. Thank you so much!
You will receive 40-100 high-resolution digital photographs per hour of coverage (on average), a personal-use print release, and my years of experience to help ensure everything is both super fun & super smooth along the way. And if you want heirloom artwork or additional portrait sessions, it's all there for you, too!
A Simple recap
Let's do this!
Let's Make It Official!
Love what you've seen here? Don't wait! After all, the most important thing to do when booking your photographer is to simply BOOK IT! I'm only one person, and so I only have so much availability.
Let's make it official!
- melissa galovic
Design by Kyle Goldie
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