I am your fun and friendly Philadelphia-area photographer
Hi! I’m Melanie, thanks for taking a look at my work. Chances are you found me while searching for a wedding/family/portrait Philadelphia area photographer for some great photos of you / your family / your special day. I’m super excited to learn about what you need photos for and can’t wait to hear from you. While you explore my site, let me tell you a bit about myself and how I got to doing what I do…
I was born and raised in a small New England town and always had a passion for photography (and art in general). In 2010, I received a BFA in Photography from the Massachusetts College of Art. And my favorite place throughout college was inside a darkroom. Enjoying nature and travel photography, I participated in travel courses to Thailand in 2005 and Peru in 2009. I have exhibited my photography in galleries nationally and internationally. My work has been published in Photographer’s Forum 2010 Best of College Photography book and “Home…Is Where the Camera Is”(2009).
After graduating college, I co-owned an art gallery in Scranton, PA called New Visions Studio & Galley. There, I ran a darkroom and was a photography instructor. I curated 36 art exhibits in a 1,500 sq. foot gallery space. I'm happy to brag about awards I received during my time with New Visions; NEPA Times Leader’s 40 Under 40 award for entrepreneurial excellence and The Weekenders Readers Choice Award for Best Art Gallery.
I now reside in the suburban Philadelphia area with my family. I'm a mommy of 2 little humans and 2 cats. I have two full time jobs - raising my kiddos and Photography. In my free time I like to go on walks and enjoy wine time with friends.
Here are some fun facts about me:
My favorite drinks are flavored coffee, seltzer water and red wine (preferably not mixed together)
My middle name is Elizabeth. That's a whole lot of syllables in my name Mel-an-ie-E-liz-a-beth-Weitz-en-korn
I knew from the age of 14 I wanted to be a photographer
Going to the gym and pumping iron is one of my favorite stress-releasing activities (this is a new one for me!)
I would be so happy to lay in the grass in a field (no bugs please) and soak in all the sunshine (maybe with a pair of sunglasses) - My idea of heaven
Bacon might be my favorite food. In 30 years I haven't quite figured that one out yet for sure.
Investment
Wedding Packages
Included in packages are best of images edited at high resolution with print release. Everything is completely customizable for your needs. Always included: consultation in person and/or over phone or video chat, personalized wedding timeline and advice planning, communication as needed.
4 hours of shooting on your wedding day
1 Photographer
Best for elopements, very small or 2nd weddings
Just enough coverage for ceremony, portraits and family photos
8 hours of shooting on your wedding day
1 Photographer
Best for smaller weddings in one location
Coverage for getting ready, ceremony, portraits, reception
8 hours of shooting on your wedding day
2 photographers
Best for the most getting ready photos and first look
Offers the most photos at an affordable price *Most popular pick*
10 hours with main photographer (2nd photog for 8)
2 photographers
Best for large weddings,lots of guests and multiple locations
Base wedding album and 2 parent albums included
Add on items:
● Add an engagement session to any package for $250
● Overtime coverage available
● Open air photo booth: $500-650
● Custom USB of images, Wedding album/books, canvases and prints also available for purchase
● Custom package options available upon request
* 6% sales tax will be included on your final invoice
* A mileage charge will apply for any distance over 100 miles round trip of 19464
Portraits
Families & Individuals
Pick a place and let’s have a fun session with your family! Whether that means you and your kids, or maybe just your children or maybe you’re having grandparent visit. And of course pets are part of your family (let’s talk about that because it might require special planning. Your home, a local park, where you had your first date, the beach, a coffee shop, a museum - the possibilities are endless. Together we can come up with a fun session idea and place.
$375
1-hour session- Includes all best-of photos delivered via online gallery.
$325
25-minute session- Includes all best-of photos delivered via online gallery.
Add a custom USB with your images on it for $125.
Event Coverage
Hourly Rate – $350/hr, minimum 2 hours
Birthdays, family reunions, baby showers, parties, corporate event coverage and more
