genuine • timeless • naturalwelcome to the blog> explore stories behind my latest sessions <I'm Melissa!
Your friend behind the lens.
Wife, Mama, and Photographer.
Lover of nature, yoga, coffee, and jigsaw puzzles.
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I’m so excited to share this wedding, friends! The bride, Nicole, is my cousin-in-law so of course I was so honored when she chose me to document her wedding. When I found out the location—the Inn at Willow Grove in Orange Virginia—I was instantly in love! The Inn has a lovely blend of rustic &...
Amy & Matt kicked off my wedding season last month at The Oaks Waterfront Inn. This venue is one of my favorites, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and nestled in a quaint cove right off the Chesapeake Bay. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect Spring day. Big thanks to Monique for second shooting all this...
I have been dying to share this rustic themed styled wedding shoot! Thank you Artfully Wed for the lovely feature and for the awesome team of people who made this magic happen. Inspiration for this bridal shoot began with the stunning Liancarlo bridal gown, with Italian embroidery of flowers that cascades into layers of tulle. It was the...
I could feel the love in the air when I first met Patrick & Emily at a local Starbucks a year ago. You may remember them from their Sherwood Gardens engagement session köpa priligy. I recall from our discussion over coffee that day, that they had different visions about their big day: an outdoor wedding...
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.
