Love and Magic: Adam’s Surprise Proposal in Yosemite Hey everyone! I have to share this amazing story from one of the most magical evenings I’ve ever photographed. Picture this: Yosemite National Park, the sun setting, and a surprise proposal overlooking Half Dome. It doesn’t get much better than this! Setting the Scene: Yosemite’s Majestic Beauty […]

  “Go big or go home.” For some it’s a saying and for others it’s a way of life. If you can relate to the latter, you’re probably that bride scouring the internet for the most singular site to have your wedding. A locale like iconic Yosemite definitely checks all the boxes. It’s one of […]

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 […]