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About

I look for activity and stillness, delight and contemplation. Within the unique images remains my belief in our universal human stories. I hope to share that with others through my photographs. To be present.

I am based in Santa Fe and available for weddings in New Mexico plus destination weddings worldwide. Each assignment is a pleasure, as well as a unique, artistic journey, and I look forward to creating a custom, hand-crafted package for you.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$300

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Melanie West Photography

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100% recommend it
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Sammi Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Delight to Work With!

Melanie was amazing to work with, she helped us plan out/get all the shots we wanted with our budget and limited time and was so flexible and super kind to our family members during photos (it was a very windy day, so people were chilly and our flower girl was not happy about it lol). She got our photos back to us super quick and they are so beautifully edited! Melanie is a STAR and I would recommend her for anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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Karina W. Sent on 12/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Just what we wanted!

We loved having Melanie take photos for our wedding! She captured so many beautiful shots of our guests at the ceremony and at the reception, which is so great because we didn't get to see everyone's face at those times. Melanie also kept the portrait session low-key, just like we asked. And we got great shots of the two of us! Every photo from the wedding is so great that it has been hard to pick just a few to print out and save!
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Karen Sent on 10/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
After viewing many photographers' work, I was drawn to Melanie's because of the distinctive style she gave each couples' photos. We didn't have a cookie-cutter wedding and we didn't want cookie-cutter photos. We wanted our unique experience to show through. Melanie understood that and also added some great suggestions. She listened to what we wanted, used that as a starting point and added her expertise to really make our photos ones that we're proud of! We also appreciated her artistic flair, and the fact that she grew up in Santa Fe came in handy when part of our request was to do some scenic shots in the area. Her calm and kind demeanor made our photo session fun and relaxing, and I have had so many compliments on the quality of our photos! I would recommend Melanie to anyone who needs professional photos taken.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Melanie is delightful and wonderful to work with. She comes from a long line of artists and has chosen photography as her medium. Her photos are works of art. Truly.

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Melanie West Photography frequently asked questions

Melanie West Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Melanie West Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Melanie West Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Melanie West Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
Melanie West Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Melanie West Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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