genuine • timeless • naturalwedding & lifestyle photographyserving Maryland or wherever your adventure takes us
capturing the beauty of nature& the beauty of your love story
The photos I thrive on taking are the ones you never saw coming. The ones you don't find on Pinterest. The teeny, tiny details, the unplanned emotions, the unique parts of your story. Finding the moments that aren't always the center of attention, but the ones you will fall in love with.
I love shooting in outdoor locations with lots of natural light. You can find me creating a dreamy gallery in a garden, field, or vineyard with scenic backdrops, aged trees, off beaten paths, and wooden fences. The perfect mix of contemporary elegance mixed with rustic features.
capturing the beauty of nature& the beauty of your love storythe amazing, the grand and the beautiful appear. My philosophy / the heart behind what I do
my philosophy / the heart behind what i do
My photography is inspired by all the real beauty we see everyday.
One flower that stands out in a bride's bouquet and one
flower in the middle of a field are both spectacular.
In capturing the simple, the small and the real...
the amazing, the grand and the beautiful appear.
“Love is meant to
be an adventure”
-Gordon B. Hinckley
You know something else, wedding planning is another adventure. I get it.
You’ve scrolled through gorgeous photos and you’ve compared prices, but have you felt that connection yet? That pull toward someone. That little voice that says, “THIS is the one.”
I’ve been photographing weddings since 2010 and have now experienced over 100+ different love stories. Along with wedding photography, I do a select number of portrait sessions per year.
Are we the perfect match?
I would be honored to be able to capture the gallery of your dreams,
curated with timeless photos that you will have for future generations.
You love the beauty of nature.
Pairing your elegant details
with a natural backdrop.
You believe simple can be significant.
Craving the classic
and the effortless.
You like adventure.
Trading in your heels to go
barefoot in the sand.
You appreciate the details.
Capturing the little touches
at every turn.
You love fabulous florals & greenery.
Incorporating colorful and
modern florals with chic designs.
You embrace the non-traditional.
Choosing trends to reflect your
unique personality and style.
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LOVE IS MEANT TO BE AN ADVENTURE
- Gordon B. Hinkley
Melissa Hoko Photography is a Maryland based wedding & portrait photographer. Passionate about telling your story and ready for wherever the adventure takes us.
