There’s a magic in the redwood forest that’s unlike anywhere on earth. Maybe it’s the way the light filters through the towering red trees with branches high above or the forest air that’s alive, fresh, and still, somehow, serene. If you have dreamed of being surrounded by the wonder of the woods as you say, […]

Maybe you’re a bride with a penchant for places that look out of this world. Maybe you feel the most free under an open sky. Maybe the desert brings out your wild side and you want a wedding that will embrace that. For any of these reasons, an elopement in Joshua Tree might be just […]

A warm breeze. Open skies. Brilliant sunshine offset by shades of neutrals in the background. The desert is an exquisite place of exotic flora and natural beauty all around. It certainly isn’t your run-of-mill place for a standard wedding you see in a movie, and it might be just what you’re looking for.     […]

Anyone who knows weddings knows that despite the excitement, joy and the perfection of beautiful decorations and details all coming together, it’s the people that make the wedding. Your long-awaited wedding day might actually be that hoped-for scenario of everything working out as perfectly as a tv wedding or it could be that something goes […]

You’ve decide to elope and now comes the fun part of dreaming out the details of your day to make them a reality. The when and the where is the place to start. Even more than picking a date, though, the venue is what will shape the look and feel of your wedding day.  Here’s […]

  If you’re reading this, you’ve likely got a sparkle in your eye…and on your left hand. As a fiancée, there is also likely a myriad of beautiful ideas and details of your wedding swirling in your head crowding out most other rational thought. Whether it took you years to get that ring bling or […]

If you have someone in your life in the wedding industry I can guarantee you that right now they are excited and running 1000 miles an hour with wedding season back in full swing! One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is seeing everything come together, not just for my special couples […]

Do you find yourself struggling with where to start when choosing the perfect Elopement Photographer?

Creating a turn-key experience for my elopement couples is something I’ve put an incredible amount of time and effort into so that my couples are provided a destination elopement of their dreams. 

  Hi, I’m Melanie! The face behind Melanie Hunley Photography. Storytelling & connection were the two things that inspired me to begin my photography journey. The first time I picked up a camera was in 2007 while living and working in The Dominican Republic. I was experiencing a language barrier and to overcome this, I […]