SOPHISTICATED
Editorial, Bespoke
EMOTIVE
I BELIEVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY IN CREATING EXTRAORDINARY, REFINED PHOTOGRAPHS WITH A STORY TO TELL
I'm Melissa (she/her) and I'm so glad you're here. I've been photographing couples since 2019 and it's truly an honor to capture your love during one of the most important times of your life.
BEHIND THE LENS
ABOUT MELISSA
Believer in lifelong love, passionate about morning golden hour, exploring new places and the emotions forever frozen through photography.
One of my favorite memories in childhood was sneaking away with my sister and looking through old photo albums, especially our parent's wedding album. We loved seeing our grandparents, family members
and family friends in those pages. We imagined what they were laughing about and what songs they were dancing to. We giggled and loved every minute of holding that gold and white album in our hands. Providing those happy, tangible and emotional memories for my clients is one of my favorite parts of wedding photography.
I grew up in the Chicagoland suburbs and I love the variety that the area offers in wedding venues and locations for your engagement session. The amount of options here are pure perfection. But pairing my love for new places with my passion for wedding photography is a wonderful adventure. I crave the adventure and excitement that a new
places offers, all while bringing the MSP experience to each and every
spot l travel to with my couples.
My husband Rob and I have been together for over thirteen years and when I'm not serving my amazing clients you can find us traveling, spoiling our pup Wally (a 7 year old Border Collie, Husky and German Shepherd mix) and trying new restaurants...but probably ordering something similar every time.
I pride myself on offering my couples a creative, high-touch, seamless wedding photography experience from start to finish. I will share tips and tricks learned over many years of photographing weddings, so your day can be as stress-free as possible and you feel comfortable in front of the camera. I look forward to learning about you and your partner.
MY APPROACH IS SIMPLY THIS
FINE ART IMAGERY
WITH SPACE TO BE YOU
My style of photography is intentional and refined, filled with light and
emotion. Although to begin, I believe in client experience above all else.
Your wedding day and engagement session are much more than sessions; they're experiences through which you deserve to be heard, encouraged and made to feel your very best. At the end of the day, combining my years of experience behind the camera and making my couples feel comfortable produces photographs that you make you look fantastic and that you will feel forever.
MELISSA ELSEWHERE
WHERE TO
FIND ME
Exploring our world with my husband, Rob and our dog, Wally. Travel is my number one source of inspiration.
Reading and learning. Whether it's about the latest camera gear or just enjoying a thriller, my Kindle and iPad go everywhere.
Running on my Peloton (#melschroeder) and taking strength classes. You'll find me on the leaderboard every day!
In the kitchen enjoying an attempt at a new recipe and then ultimately ordering sushi on DoorDash...A+ for effort!
Shopping. If you look in my closet, you quickly realize I have way too many leggings, handbags and sweaters. Oops!
MELISSA, THANK YOU SO
MUCH FOR DOCUMENTING
THE DAY OF OUR LIVES. YOU DID A
JOB & THE STYLE OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
IS
MELISSA, THANK YOU SO
MUCH FOR DOCUMENTING
THE DAY OF OUR LIVES.
YOU DID A JOB & THE STYLE OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY IS
happiest
happiest
phenomenal
phenomenal
stunning
stunning
TAWNY + CJ ATENCIO
2023 MSP COUPLE
TAWNY + CJ ATENCIO
2023 MSP COUPLE
ABOUT YOU
You dream of a wedding filled with overflowing flowers and that gorgeous, soft light. Your wedding party is laughing together as you're getting ready. Inspired by the travels you've taken together and the things that make each of your hearts skip a beat, your wedding is gorgeous and uniquely you.
You're on the hunt for the photographer who can capture everything from your stunning, intentionally planned details to your vintage getaway car at the end of the evening. But beyond all that, you're excited to marry the person of your dreams and continue your journey together, with beautiful photographs to remember the day by.
MSP COUPLES ARE IN LOVE WITH THE FINER DETAILS & SEEKERS OF GENUINE IMAGERY
MELISSA AT A GLANCE
Palomas
Paris & London
Enneagram 3
Prada & YSL
A GOOD RUN
Fresh Sushi
FAMILY
Early Mornings
Thrillers
Business
Peloton
Benedicts & Mimosas
WANT TO DIVE DEEPER?
MSP EXPERIENCE
I look forward to providing a personalized, attentive and creative experience for one of the most important days of your life. Your details will be captured, family and friends photographed and moments frozen that you didn't even know were happening. Let's make memories as your forever continues.
© MEL SCHROEDER PHOTOGRAPHY 2025
