Memories & Milestones Photography

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Hi, I'm Melanie 👋
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Relaxed
Experienced
"We cannot thank you enough! You captured our day perfectly, from start to finish! We are in love with our wedding photos and cannot recommend you enough. Great value, professional and insane photos!"
Hello, thank you for looking at my photos! I have been photographing weddings for 10 years and have a relaxed approach that will put you at ease on your wedding day. From laughter to happy tears, I'll capture all the candid moments as they happen. Your couple photos will be natural and relaxed with no awkward posing. I have over 100 Google and Facebook reviews so you can trust that your wedding memories will be in safe hands.
Memories & Milestones Photography Pricing & Costs
£995 - £1,495
Half day and full day packages available. Off-peak, small wedding coverage available at an hourly rate.
Full day package
From
£1,495
Full day’s coverage from bridal preparations, ceremony, reception and speeches through to your first dance and all the little moments in between! (approx. 10 hours)
What's included
10 hours
Pre wedding meeting
Photos delivered in 3-4 weeks
Online gallery and cloud storage
500+ photos
Half day package
From
£995
Coverage of your ceremony and arrival at reception, usually covering welcome drinks up until you sit down for your meal (approx. 4 hours)
Memories & Milestones Photography Details

Photography Style

Natural
Documentary
Modern

Products and Services

Second Shooter Available
Stay Through Speeches
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Large Group Shots
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Memories & Milestones Photography Full Description
Relaxed, natural photography in Exeter & Devon. I make your photography experience as relaxed as possible. Lots of couples who book me say that they’re camera-shy and that’s why they’re drawn to my relaxed style. I want you to remember how you felt in those key moments, not how your photographer was asking you to pose. For your couple photos, we’ll have a wander around the grounds of your wedding venue giving you a few minutes away from your guests to let it all sink in and enjoy some quiet time together. As you’re walking and chatting I’ll be snapping away capturing those natural moments. There might be a few nervous giggles when I ask you to face each other but that makes for great photos so don’t worry!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(20)
John & Mark
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
Melanie was absolutely fantastic

Melanie was absolutely fantastic. She really captured the day for us. We wanted it to be fun and relaxed but with a bit of formality during the ceremony and dinner. All of this really came across in the photos.

Beth & Aaron
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
Melanie was amazing

We can’t thank Melanie enough for our wedding photos! We loved Melanie’s natural style of photography and knew that was how we wanted our photos to remember our day. On the day Melanie was amazing, thinking of the little things that we wouldn’t have thought of. We have received our photos back and we couldn’t be happier! We have been able to relive the day through the photos and each one makes us smile. Thank you so much Melanie! X

Becka & Pete
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
The relaxed candid photos are beautiful

Melanie captured our day beautifully, we have such an amazing amount of photos to remember it by and they were sent to us swiftly which was really appreciated as once the day is over everyone wants to see photos. The relaxed candid photos are beautiful and prior to the wedding it was great to have zoom calls to discuss everything through. Thank you once again!

Kim & Vickie
Happy couple married in October
October 2023
The love and warmth of the day shine through

Melanie is a fantastic photographer! She recently photographed our wedding and we are completely over the moon with our photos. When we look at our photos we can see the love and warmth of the day shine through as Melanie was able to capture the whole feel of the day. Melanie’s communication was fab throughout booking and the day and we could not have asked for any better. We really would recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much.

Mr and Mrs Bell
Happy couple married in April
July 2023
Mr and Mrs Bell Wedding - ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS PHOTOS

Thank you so much Melanie from Memories and Milestones Photography for being the best wedding photographer we could have asked for. Melanie was so helpful, organised, reassuring, and professional throughout the lead up to and during our Big Day. Her wealth of experience meant we were able to get a range of unique and absolutely beautiful photographs with absolutely amazing colours and lighting that brought out our beautiful surroundings. Thank you so much for everything. We are so happy with our photos and would HIGHLY recommend Melanie to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the future! Love Mr and Mrs Bell xxxx

Emily
Happy couple married in May
June 2023
Our amazing wedding day!

Melanie was amazing on our wedding day! Such a lovely person and we hardly knew she was there snapping away! Our photos are so natural and beautiful. We are so pleased!

Samantha Lakey
Happy couple married in May
May 2023
The photos are unbelievable

I cant thank Mel enough for capturing our amazing day! The photos are unbelievable and she captured all of the fun, joy and emotion of the day without anyone noticing she was there. I would recommend Memories and Milestones to anyone who is planning to have their wedding photographed.

Catherine & Sam
Happy couple married in May
May 2023
The Perfect Day and the Perfect Photos!

We just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for our photos and all your hard work rounding everyone up on the day! You put us both at ease straight away and neither of us are used to being in front of a camera. Thank you for your patience and for really taking everything we said we wanted onboard and creating the most amazing photo memories for us. We had such a perfect day and it’s been so emotional looking back and seeing all the photos, especially the ones we didn’t know you were taking! You really showed the beauty of the orangery in your photographs and we hope you go back and visit soon! It’s making us miss having it on our doorstep!

Rob and Nicole
Happy couple married in July
March 2023
Perfect photos of our day

Melanie took the most amazing photos of our day. She captured every moment perfectly and we still love them almost a year later we have no regrets with choosing her at all. She worked hard to get the exact photos we wanted and stayed later when the band was delayed.

Amy & Stewart
Happy couple married in June
February 2023
A pleasure to have you as our photographer!

Thank you so much for joining us on our special day. It was a pleasure to have you as our photographer. You’re such a lovely person and made us feel so relaxed. We couldn’t be happier with the wedding photos, they are gorgeous!

Memories & Milestones Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
Paignton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

My most memorable wedding is always my most recent. I get so caught up in the day and can't wait to upload the images as soon as I get home. I love re-living all the little moments and the story behind each image comes back to me. All the little looks, smiles and even tears bring back the emotions of the day.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Relaxed, natural, lights & airy, candid.

What about your business are you most proud of?

I've been photographing weddings for ten years - that's over 250 first looks, first kisses, first dances and so much more! All the little moments of each and every wedding captured perfectly. I love making people happy and that's what my photographs do.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't get overwhelmed with all the 'extras' you see available for weddings. Stay true to yourselves and create your dream day with what really matters to you. Less is more!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

It's so lovely when the bride has a little keepsake with her from a family member who is no longer with her. I've seen Grandma's brooch pinned to the underskirts and Grandad's war medal attached to the bouquet. Small cameos with photos are popluar too.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I respond to enquiries with an email outlining my approach and prices. We can then arrange a call to chat a little more about your day. I love hearing all about your plans! A small deposit secures your date and you're all booked in! A month before the big day we'll have a meeting to run through all the details and timings in more detail. Then I'll see you on the big day!

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

Relaxed photos of the couple looking at each other bring out so much more emotion than staring down the lens.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

The Red Arrows were at the Torbay Air Show on one couple's wedding day. They asked for a photo from the hotel rooftop terrace with the Red Arrows flying past. You know how fast they fly so it was quite a challenge but the resulting image ended up winning competitions!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Don't panic! There will be some pretty spots around your venue where we can still capture some gorgeous photos - maybe a cute window seat or a sweeping staircase. I always bring some large white umbrellas so we can venture outside if you're up for it. It rarely rains ALL day so there is usually a break from the rain where we can get outside. Be flexible - I have been known to interrupt dessert when the sun makes a sudden appearance!

Describe how you got into photography.

My photography started as a hobby and some friends asked me to photograph weddings, Christenings etc. I enjoyed it so much that I did some training and shadowed some professional photographers before setting up my own business. That was 10 years ago and the rest, as they say, is history!
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