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Melissa Cervantes - Iowa, Midwest & Destination Wedding Photographer

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Melissa Cervantes - Iowa, Midwest & Destination Wedding Photographer

Hi, I'm Mel. Your love story isn't basic, so why should the photos be? I specialize in capturing you Hi, my name is Melissa and I'm into stories.

Specifically, into your story. In an era that's saturated with flash, comparison and selfies, I long to get back to the basics with you. I specialize in natural light portraiture and authentic documentary. I'm for the fiercely real, wild-hearted bride whose up for the unexpected and ready to embrace life. And by life, I don't mean perfection. Life is when things go wrong, when the weather changes,

when you rip your dress and fall down and it's in this very messy life that you met the love of it. So let it all happen and let me document it. I don't promise much but I do promise that together we will make something altogehter lovely and that it is my absolute mission to make you look like the best possible version of youself on your wedding day. Based in the Burlington, Iowa, but available worldwide. XO,

Melissa

01/03/2025

Mr + Mrs Martinez
Est. 12.31.24

See more of C+G on my instagram now: instagram.com/melissacervantesphoto

Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection

12/31/2024

What're you doing New Year's Eve? Personally, I'm going to be partying with Grace + Cesar 🪩💃🥂

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and first night of Hanukah everyone! 🕎🎄

What an incredible year it's been. Thank you to everyone who has followed my art and supported me in 2024. Much love ❤️

12/13/2024

Mr. + Mrs. Sherwood
Est. 12.7.24.

See more of Paige + Spencer on my instagram now: instagram.com/melissacervantesphoto

11/04/2024

The Hatters
Est. 11.2.24.

See more of Bre + Craig on instagram now: instagram.com/melissacervantesphoto

Sounds Abound Entertainment
Sanctuary Plainfield

11/02/2024

Let’s get Bre + Craig married today ❤️‍🔥

10/17/2024

Donald + Gina
Est. 9.1.24.

Delivery day for this sweet wedding! I LOVE weddings with unique venues. Gina + Donald chose a small plant shop, Good Roots for their intimate ceremony followed by a restaurant reception at Lucia Rose in the Chicago suburbs. Such a joy to work with such intentional and kind people 🧡

10/08/2024

I'm so very behind on sharing my work but what better way to start then a few shots from this past weekend in the Catskills with Jeremy + Paula 🍁

Introducing Mr + Mrs Monte
Est. 10.5.24.

Venue: Onteora Mountain House
Officiant: The Officiant
Florals: Fleurtacious Designs
Suits: Futia's Formal Wear
Catering + bakery: Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go
Hair: Dana Stewart Catacombs Beauty
Makeup: Amanda Filli
Invitations: .lace.design
Band: The Sultans - Jerry Bennett Entertainment
Wedding dress: Love Story by Angela's Bridal Justin Alexander
Wedding arbor:
Transportation: Premiere Transportation

10/05/2024

Let’s get Paula + Jeremy married in the Catskills today 🍂 🏔️

09/07/2024

I’m so behind on posting but hey, let’s get wedding #205 going!! Shelby + Cole are getting married today!!

08/30/2024

A little Iowa City magic with Maryjo + Zach! Can't wait for their wedding in November ❤️

08/26/2024

IMO, we simply do not deserve dogs 🥹

Happy

07/28/2024

Facebook told me it's Parent Appreciation Day, so let's appreciate!!

One of my favorite aspects of weddings is family involvement. Sometimes we carve out a moment, but often, it's the little moment's of care and emotion that hit me the most. Thanks, mom and dad ❤️

07/26/2024

Idk, I just think Maggie + Justin are BRAT 🔥

07/24/2024

Alexa, play Smells Like Teen Spirit

Weird Harold's Records always delivers the vibes⚡️

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06/25/2024

Grace + Cesar pt II

06/22/2024

Cesar + Grace, pt. 1 🔥

See more on IG: instagram.com/melissacervantesphoto

06/17/2024

Is it too late to celebrate dads? 😬 🫶🏽

Address

Burlington, IA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://melissacervantes.com/

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I came across this video from 2017 of me not having a tripod and using a literal gutter and old pallet to get the job done (pic in comments). The lesson here, I think, is just START! It’s easy to look at someone years into the journey, like myself, and think “Wow they’ve always been amazing!” Girl. I didn’t even have a tripod! I didn’t have fancy harnesses. I didn’t have state of the art mirrorless cameras. I didn’t even have camera(s). Or hard drives or nice lenses. But I wore the absolute 💩 out of what I *did* have and I got BETTER! So, whatever the dream is, just begin it. Just start with what you have. Maybe it all works out. Maybe it doesn’t. But you’ll never know unless you simply start. Don’t worry. You’ll be fine 🫶🏽

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My story

Hello friend! My name is Melissa and I tell love stories.

Rooted in authentic documentary, with a background in photo-journalism, I'm all about telling the story of an entire day past pretty posed portraits. I long to get back to the basics: emotive color, actual people, raw emotion.

I'm for the fiercely real, intrepid couple who's up for the unexpected and ready to embrace life. And by life, I don't mean perfection. Life is when things go wrong, when the weather changes, when you rip your dress and fall down and it's in this very messy life that you met the love of it. So let it all happen and let me document it. I do promise that together we will make something altogether romantic, soulful and you. If you wanna win my heart, I like Jesus, bears, coffee and conspiracy theories. And food. All the food.