PHOTOSHOOT REVIEWS
"Melinda made my grad photo experience phenomenal! I am not used to taking photos or posing, but she helped me feel super comfortable in front of the camera. She gave me poses to try and showed me the pictures along the way to make sure I was liking the different poses, and she hyped me up and made me feel confident to try new things. She also made sure we got all of the pictures and locations that I was hoping for during our session! The photos turned out beautifully, and she did such a great job picking and editing pictures/poses that I had liked during our session, plus many that I hadn't remembered but that I absolutely loved! Overall, I could not recommend taking photos with Melinda enough. She was so sweet and very professional during both the planning process and our session. I am super grateful for my beautiful grad photos from her!"
— Mackenzie V.
"I did my grad shoot with Melinda and I was truly impressed by her professionalism, fast communication, and outstanding work. She is incredibly kind and understanding, and collaborated in-depth with me to make sure I had the best experience possible. I truly am so happy that I chose Meli as my college grad photographer and I'm praying to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future! THANK YOU!!!
— Sirena M.
"Great first experience shooting with Meli! She made the most out of the experience and was very professional. Meli made me feel very comfortable during out shoot and taught me how to pose for pictures as a beginner. I also appreciate her timely response to emails and text messages. 10/10 recommend!"
— Sammi C.
"The professionalism of the entire process really stood out to me. During the actual shoot, I felt like Meli understood what would work best for me (poses, areas, etc.) and made it happen! I am very camera shy, and I think I am very un-photogenic, but Meli made me feel comfortable while guiding me throughout the shoot. I loved the range of poses and areas - it made me feel like I had a lot of options. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend and it didn't feel awkward at all. Meli is truly a joy to be around and I appreciate how natural the entire shoot felt. There wasn't a long turn around between the shoot and the time I received my photos - everything was very timely. When I received my photos, I was in awe. I struggle with insecurity but Meli made me feel beautiful. The photos were edited in a way where it still looks so natural and professional. I was so excited to see these photos because I have never had such wonderful photos of myself. Meli has real talent that seems too good to be true, but it is! She is an amazing photographer and I will always go to her when I need professional photos! She helped me capture a huge moment in my life and I couldn't thank her enough."
— Aliya G.
"The entire shoot was so smooth. Melinda was super clear about the different poses and shots that she wanted to take and guided me every step of the way. She was extremely efficient while still also being kind and friendly - I had never met her before, but it felt like shooting with a friend! Her photos and editing style are also beautiful, and Melinda got them back to me very fast. I would highly recommend Melinda to everyone looking for amazing photos as well as a wonderful experience - she's the best!"
— Allison W.
"The planning process was straightforward and smooth. The actual shoot was AMAZING! Melinda is super friendly and literally the best hype girl during the shoot. She took care of me really well (in my bad choice of heels) and was super accommodating. The final photos were delivered really quick, literally on the day I got them taken and I cannot express how satisfied and genuinely happy I am with everything, from the photographer, the process, the shoot, and the photos. Would definitely recommend!"
— Cindy N.
"Melinda is literally the most amazing photographer AND person. I sent her a bunch of Pinterest pictures and it was so so so fun to plan out. The shoot itself was very fun with vibey music and she made me feel very comfortable being in front of the camera. She got the photos back to me literally within a day WHICH is absolutely amazing and mind blowing. The way my jaw DROPPED when I saw the pictures... I've honestly never seen myself look better than I did in those pictures. Love love love Meli and would 10000% recommend her."
— Sabrina L.
"I did a grad shoot with Melinda and it was one of the best photo shoot experiences I have ever had! She was so kind and proactive, and really knew how to capture the best moments and angles. She even ran around asking people to move out of the way and helped fixed little details on my dress/sash. Melinda was clearly very knowledgeable on how to direct a photoshoot, allowing for a streamlined and efficient (and fun) shoot. I was a bit nervous since I don’t know how grad shoots usually work but Melinda made my experience so memorable. On top of that, the photos came out AMAZING! My friend and I literally gasped when we saw them. The weather was a bit gloomy and gray on the day of our shoot but Melinda worked her magic and infused our photos with a beautiful, warm glow. This experience was definitely worth and I’m so glad that I got a chance to work with Melinda!"
— Queena C.
"This is the best grad photo shoot experience I've had! Melinda coordinated with me early about locations on campus, props to bring, and what to expect. She took photos efficiently and worked around any issues we had with weather, lighting, and crowds of other graduating seniors also taking photos. Melinda made everyone in my group comfortable and provided a really memorable experience. The turn around time for the photos was really fast and we were all super happy with how the edited versions looked. When looking at my photos I really feel like Melinda was able to capture my college experience (hobbies, campus, friends) that makes me confidently say I can recommend her to anyone for their graduation photos if they want a professional and enjoyable experience."
— Ryan H.
"Melinda was very kind and professional, helping me through the whole process! My session was booked rather last minute, but we were still able to get it in quickly. The portraits turned out amazing!"
— Albert X.
"Very professional, super helpful with suggesting good settings and poses; got the photos very quickly and they turned out great!"
— Steven C.
"My favorites were the candids, they were really beautiful."
— Abby H.
"Melinda is the best! My 2023 college graduation photos came out great! It was a full circle moment because she also took my high school graduation photos in 2020. Melinda is my go-to girl for pictures because she is incredibly talented and kind. She always delivers amazing pictures in a timely manner. She is also great at directing you if you need help with posing like I do!"
— Ashlyn R.
"I love everything. I love the angle, color, atmosphere, places and vibe. It was really hard to find a photographer who has this style. She is unique, professional and perfect."
— Chase K.
"The professionalism from start to finish makes Melinda my top recommendation for anyone seeking a photographer in the LA area. We were quick to get to work once I had arrived at the location and she is filled with wonderful pose and location ideas while very open to whatever I wanted to do as well! She is very thoughtful in everything she does and made me feel comfortable at the same time. The cherry on top of everything was getting my fully edited photos back within 8 hours. I am truly impressed by this experience and am so appreciative of Melinda capturing these important moments in my life. Thanks again!!"
— Alvina Z.
"Melinda is very professional and a pleasure to work with. I got my grad photos back super quickly and they turned out great! The shoot itself only took about 15 min and Melinda still was able to give me back a boatload of GREAT edits. She is amazing!!!"
— Summer H.
"After stressing last minute to find a photographer for my graduation pictures, I came across Melinda's page, and I was able to discuss and schedule an appointment with her. On the day of the shoot, I was quite nervous, but Melinda made it go smoothly, and I felt at ease! Now that I have my final photos, I'm glad that I found Melinda and that she was able to take my pictures and make my vision come to life!"
— Jessica M.
"One of the things that stands out about Melinda is her dedication to her art. During both shoots that I had with her, she does a wonderful job putting you at ease. She is also extremely quick with returning your photos! I do not doubt that I will be asking Melinda to be my photographer for future shoots!"
— Faith N.
"Meli is an absolute delight to work with. She has a very efficient process and from my initial booking request to the final delivery of the photos, she guided me every step of the way. I've never been in front of the camera like I was for my graduation photos, and Meli was wonderful in making me feel comfortable—I had such an enjoyable shoot with her! When I opened the final photos, I was completely blown away. Each composition is meaningful and she made me feel so beautiful. I sincerely could not be happier and I hope we can cross paths again!"
— Ingrid C.
"Melinda is very professional, talented, and truly amazing! She has an excellent eye and a way of pulling out the grad's personality, which shines through in the photos. We could not be happier!"
— Jennifer H.
"Definitely recommend booking with Melinda, you won’t regret it! She is so sweet, accommodating, and amazing at what she does!"
— Arianna R.
"My photoshoot experience with Melinda was extremely enjoyable. She made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera and came prepared to help me with different poses that I could do. I appreciated her consideration of my preferences by asking throughout the photoshoot if there were any poses I wanted to redo or if there were any locations I wanted to take photos at. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer for my graduation photoshoot!"
— Jenny N.
"I had a graduation photo shoot and Melinda and I communicated through text to plan it. She was very helpful along the way as she provided me with shoot ideas, locations, links, and general suggestions. Despite changing my mind about the locations and shoot multiple times, Melinda was super accommodating and flexible! The actual shoot was efficient, quick, and a lot of fun. Melinda made it a very comfortable environment with her posing suggestions and small talk. My favorite moment was probably Melinda throwing out random, fun poses for me to try to see if they would look good (they always did) and trying to change in the desert and hoping no one would see me. Getting the final photos was super satisfying and simple. I love the way Melinda edited the pictures and she truly chose the best ones. My family and friends loved them and we were all greatly happy with Melinda’s work! I had so much fun and would love to do it again in another 4 years for my college graduation!"
— Audrey T.
"My friends and I had such a great time during the photoshoot! It was really efficient and quick to plan and the pictures came out so well. We loved the fact that we were given poses to do because none of us really know how to pose, and Melinda was really supportive and knowledgeable about taking the pictures. I would definitely do another shoot with her! The final pictures turned out so well!!"
— Aishwarya B.
"I had a graduation shoot with Meli and it was amazing. She really knows her poses and angles and helps you to look your best while being incredibly efficient with the time provided for the shoot. Even though 30 minutes for a shoot seemed initially short to me, after looking through her Instagram, I believed that she could pull off what I wanted in that time-frame; she definitely delivered. The money spent was incredibly well-worth it. The photos and editing were beautiful and exactly what I wanted for my graduation photos, if not even better than I expected. She has a long and successful photography career ahead of her! I cannot recommend Melinda enough for graduation photos!"
— Abby L.
"Melinda is a great photographer and captured my graduation photos beautifully! I was honestly a bit nervous about doing a photoshoot, but she really helped me with posing and selecting the best spots to take photos at. The process from start to finish was very straightforward and quick. She was also very accommodating and flexible with my schedule. I also love her editing style. The turnaround was quick too and took less than a week to receive my photos."
— Lauren J.
"Enjoyed working with you. My family and I loved the photos. Will definitely recommend you to other friends!"
— Pedro M.
"Such an amazing experience overall! Melinda was so sweet and made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole shoot. Was very helpful in posing and was so flexible in allowing me to redo things or try out a different location. The photos came out beautifully and her editing is truly one of a kind. Would definitely schedule with her again, I absolutely love how the photos turned out."
— Lauren S.
"Melinda was beyond professional, helpful, sweet and amazing throughout the entire photoshoot! She made me feel super comfortable in front of the camera, and was able to capture each shot perfectly. OBSESSED with how the results came out! Will definitely be booking Melinda again."
— Karlina H.
"I did my grad shoot with Melinda and I was truly impressed by her professionalism, fast communication, and her outstanding work. She is incredibly kind and understanding, and she collaborated in-depth with me to make sure I had the best experience possible.I truly am so happy that I chose Meli as my college grad photographer and I'm praying to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future!"
— Sirena N.
"Whenever I contact Melinda for a photoshoot, she makes sure to talk through all the details of the shoot beforehand. Even for small/casual shoots, she helps with ideating concepts and locations. Above all, Melinda is incredibly kind and genuinely wants the best photos for her clients!"
— Hannah G.
"Melinda was absolutely great to work with! I personally struggle with posing, but she is very helpful and knowledgeable. Things went smoothly and the whole shoot was fun! Melinda is also a very professional and kind person that made everything clear and streamlined for me."
— Yvonne T.
"The photographer was super sweet and made me super comfortable; there was never a moment I was uncomfortable. She was also very professional and very considerate of others (even wore a mask even on a hiking trail to keep her clients very safe). Since I didn’t know what to wear, she was very helpful prior to the shoot to give me quick tips on what would best complement the background we planned to shoot at when I asked her for advice. However, she always gave me freedom and ultimately wanted to satisfy the desires of the client which is a quality that not every photographer has and I commend her for it! I didn’t know how to pose but she thought of poses super quickly for me which is super nice. I love the variety of backgrounds! I don’t recall ever getting the same background as another client. The creativity is just amazing and each photo really is a thousands words and one of a kind! It is great how she is willing to travel a little further than most locals to capture amazing, God made-natural/nature-like backgrounds which I love! I also love the editing and how all photos whether in the sun or the shadows still came out amazing! The editing speed was lightning quick and so fast that it was insane that she completed it way before the promised time! It was overall an amazing experience! The photographer was super generous with the amount of photos she sent me. Would definitely want to book again in the future for any special occasion. I highly recommend her to anyone as I find it nearly impossible to ever be disappointed!"
— Lillian T.
"I loved getting to know Melinda and the actual photo taking process was just so fun! The final photos turned out absolutely gorgeous and I can’t wait to share them with everyone!"
— Sierra G.
"These photos are so beautiful!! We had so much fun at our shoot and I would recommend you to anyone!"
— Samantha M.
"Everything from the actual shoot to getting the final photos was easy and fun. I was super nervous because it was my first time having a photoshoot but Meli put my fears to rest with her during-shoot guidance and her support throughout the whole process!!"
— Katie C.
"Absolutely loved the photos and the whole process behind them! Super quick and loved the poses and how sweet Melinda was! She’s definitely my go-to photographer now."
— Jaden L.
"Everything was super seamless! I loved the way my photos turned out, and you were super accommodating and wonderful to work with."
— Saahithi M.
"Shooting with you was a smooth and enjoyable experience! Everything about the planning process to the photoshoot was highly organized. I also appreciated the inclusion of a contract because it explained all of the deliverables. Your editing was perfect as well!"
— Mikaella B.
"The planning process was always well thought out, and I always felt at ease and very comfortable. Melinda is always quick to edit the photos and send them back out, and she is always very diligent with them!"
— Angelina T.
"You are so incredibly talented! Your gallery is so diverse within just one shoot and you provide such an interesting perspective and angles. I love your work."
— Kim P.