Erica Melissa

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Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
South Florida + Chicago Based | International Travel

Specializing in :
Wedding | Editorial | Sports | Branding | Family photography Destination Photographer
Wedding | Editorial | Branding | Family

Serving worldwide - based in South Florida + Chicago

Boss Mom running on coffee + cuddles

Esther 4:14
Leader

One of the most asked questions I get..."What camera do you shoot with?!" 📸 Whether I'm shooting dreamy destination wedd...
07/29/2024

One of the most asked questions I get..."What camera do you shoot with?!" 📸 Whether I'm shooting dreamy destination weddings or action-packed sports events, I've got my favorite gear to capture those special moments. Curious about what I use? Check it out and let me know what you think! 😊

And if you're a photographer looking to expand your gear, you'll find all the links to shop right in here as well!

Photography gear essentials from Amazon. Explore my toolkit, from Canon mirrorless cameras to essential prime and zoom lenses for all genres.

::Breathing dreams like air:: F Scott FitzgeraldI’ve always loved this perspective of the castle. When you look at it fr...
07/18/2024

::Breathing dreams like air:: F Scott Fitzgerald

I’ve always loved this perspective of the castle. When you look at it from the front, there are hundreds of people running to and from the next attraction, chasing after the perfect picture.

It’s incredible how just a shift in the same place can bring you into a new space that feels as if you were in a world of your own, where the path to the castle is different and the view becomes more clear.

That shift from the old to the new, letting go of following what everyone else is doing to search out and find where God is calling you can be hard.

But that space is where faith, growth and beauty live and there is purpose even in the journey to get there. 🤍



Probably the most asked question I receive from my clients, is what’s the best time of day to do our session? Now the is...
06/26/2024

Probably the most asked question I receive from my clients, is what’s the best time of day to do our session? Now the is can obviously be personal based on the style, aesthetic or if you’re working with kids- the family dynamic etc.

However if we are just speaking of light- I will always suggest sunrise or sunset. The golden hour will always be beautiful and if it’s a clear day promises a sky that will set the most gorgeous backdrop of colors that you can’t ever recreate!

So if you didn’t know, now ya do- go schedule that golden hour session! ☀️Which would you choose?!

When someone says you can’t do it, do it twice and take pictures! ( Or just ask me, I got your back!)  Xo H a p p y   W ...
05/08/2024

When someone says you can’t do it, do it twice and take pictures! ( Or just ask me, I got your back!) Xo

H a p p y W e d n e s d a y 📸

Photographed by the lovely

Wide awake to sound asleep. A few sweet moments with Miss Pharoah Noelle 🌿💛
04/26/2024

Wide awake to sound asleep. A few sweet moments with Miss Pharoah Noelle 🌿💛

The Ware family ❤️ I adore you guys!
12/30/2023

The Ware family ❤️
I adore you guys!

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12/22/2023

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Happy Friday! It’s been a while since I’ve done a little Intro. So if you’re just joining in I’m Erica Melissa the story...
11/17/2023

Happy Friday! It’s been a while since I’ve done a little Intro. So if you’re just joining in I’m Erica Melissa the storyteller behind the scenes over here!

You’ll see a mix of love + life from weddings to branding to sports and entertainment, events and everything in between!

Photography has been an Incredible journey and God has been so kind to me in opening doors to spaces and places I couldn’t have even dreamt of going.

It doesn’t matter what it is, I am blessed every time someone asks me to tell their story and celebrate this season of life. So If you’re wondering what it’s like to shoot with me, follow along or book a session!

For my client friends who have been with me on this journey, I heart you to pieces! Thank you for trusting me with your most treasured moments and pieces of YOUR heart!

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From engagement to marriage to their sweet boy. I’m so grateful to be a part of your lives. Thank you for trusting me ye...
11/08/2023

From engagement to marriage to their sweet boy. I’m so grateful to be a part of your lives. Thank you for trusting me year after year to celebrate every season of life with you!

I love you guys dearly!!! Xo

Amazing time celebrating MJ!!!
11/01/2023

Amazing time celebrating MJ!!!

Ma**ca + HarryIt had been raining the entire week & it literally stopped the morning of this session! The sun came out j...
10/20/2023

Ma**ca + Harry

It had been raining the entire week & it literally stopped the morning of this session! The sun came out just in time to celebrate one of the sweetest couples! Here’s a little teaser of our day in the gardens. 🤍

Happy Friday!

POV: Your first sunset as a married couple 🥹 In case you were debating on sneaking away for sunset portraits, the answer...
09/12/2023

POV: Your first sunset as a married couple 🥹

In case you were debating on sneaking away for sunset portraits, the answer is always yes!

There are a lot of amazing moments happening on your day, but getting these little in between moments for just you two…that’s everything. ✨

Venue: The Mansion at Tuckahoe
Planner: .bycindy
Floral Design:
Hair & Makeup:
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DJ:
Catering:

::Getting ready::  NBA Hall of Fame ♦️ A time was had! Thank you for allowing me to celebrate and capture the sweet fina...
08/18/2023

::Getting ready:: NBA Hall of Fame
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A time was had! Thank you for allowing me to celebrate and capture the sweet finale to this chapter. ♥️

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BTS for Esquire
Metelus Studios


📸🔥 Grateful to be a part of and capture this epic part of your journey! Congrats!
08/07/2023

📸🔥 Grateful to be a part of and capture this epic part of your journey! Congrats!

*sigh* One of my favorite details to capture. We love to incorporate details from your day, the colors, overall style fu...
07/31/2023

*sigh* One of my favorite details to capture.

We love to incorporate details from your day, the colors, overall style fun-moody, quirky, romantic, etc.,or like in this picture, we chose to use some of the blooms that the couple was using in their bouquet and arrangements. 🌿

The ring is a centuries old tradition and after the day it’s the sweetest daily reminder your love, trust, respect and devotion.

It really does deserve its own moment. ✨

I have a bajillion pictures from this session that I love. But this one has to be one of my faves. Ok a sucker for child...
07/13/2023

I have a bajillion pictures from this session that I love. But this one has to be one of my faves. Ok a sucker for childhood wonder and reflection 🫶🏽

Summer family sessions in Miami 🤍

Delicate details✨ Because you spend so much time choosing a gown for your day. This one was absolutely dreamy!Bianca was...
06/30/2023

Delicate details✨ Because you spend so much time choosing a gown for your day. This one was absolutely dreamy!

Bianca was a vision. 🤍

Vendors:
Hair and makeup: Kylie Jordan Artistry
Bridal Gown: Neta Dover Bridal
Floral Design: Stella Grey Blooms

Been photographing the beautiful Clarke family for years now. I think my favorite part of doing family sessions is not j...
06/08/2023

Been photographing the beautiful Clarke family for years now. I think my favorite part of doing family sessions is not just seeing how much the kids have grown year after year, but hearing about & celebrating all of the updates + milestones!

You guys are such a gift 🤍

Sweet baby Grayson 🤍
06/06/2023

Sweet baby Grayson 🤍

These gems came up today in my memories & I about lost it! (In a good way) 😭🥹 Don’t let a time frame or holiday make you...
03/14/2023

These gems came up today in my memories & I about lost it! (In a good way) 😭🥹

Don’t let a time frame or holiday make you feel like you need to wait another year just to schedule your family photos.

Fun fact: Christmas isn’t the only time you can take your family pictures!

True story: NOW is always good time to capture memories with your family. 🤍

If you feel like you “missed” your window this year, I’m here to remind you it’s not too late.

Every day+ season is precious and the one thing I can promise, is that you’ll never regret taking the time to celebrate life by capturing these sweet moments with your family.

But when you look back and see how quickly time has passed seeing your babies go from toddlers to young boys (and soon into pre-teens! 😭)… regret may come looking back in a couple years wishing you had captured them more.

These mean everything to me.

So in conclusion lol schedule your family session. I’m always a call or message away 🤍



Moments after the first look 🤍I could give you a million and one reasons why I love them. 🥹___________________________We...
03/01/2023

Moments after the first look 🤍

I could give you a million and one reasons why I love them. 🥹

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Wedding coordinator: Javier Diaz • Momento LLC
Floral Design: Floral Designs by Yamir
Photographer:
Videographer: MelsFilms
Hair & Makeup: Style Me Elvi
Catering: Dade County Food Group LLC
Cake design + Desserts: Two Fat Cookies
Rentals:
DJ/MC:
Venue: The Curtiss Mansion

02/23/2023

Happy First Birthday Indi! 🤍

Moments we won’t ever miss & you wont ever forget. 🖤Take your time during your getting ready & soak in every moment. ———...
02/01/2023

Moments we won’t ever miss & you wont ever forget. 🖤

Take your time during your getting ready & soak in every moment.

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Wedding Planner and Designer: Blue Orchid Events & Design
Cinematographer: J Suarez Films
Floral designer: stgermaindesign.co
Bridal hair and MUA: Julie Occhino Luxury Beauty
Bridal party hair and MUA: Kiss This Makeup
Gown: Allison Webb New York Maggie Louise
Shoes: Badgley Mischka Bride
Entertainment: Event Factor
Cake: Earth and Sugar
Invitation suite: Minted
Espresso cart: Aroma Espresso & Cappuccino Bar
Venue: The Confidante
Catering: The Confidante hotel

24 hour trip to LA and back on a red eye. When I arrive home sometime after 1am, I am greeted by this sweet note. I love...
12/12/2022

24 hour trip to LA and back on a red eye. When I arrive home sometime after 1am, I am greeted by this sweet note.

I love what I do so much, but nothing trumps being a mom. I genuinely enjoy traveling for work. But for every trip, I always do everything I can to make it back the soonest time possible.

So coming home to these sweet babies reminding me of how much I am loved, valued and missed…even if it is just after 1 day, it’s worth it.

*sigh* Motherhood 🥹🤍

Sneak peek of our 2022 family session!

Thanking my sis who saved me from self timers and rocked being my associate for the day 🙌🏽

So I am currently sitting on board an airplane and my phone alert goes off. My flight has been delayed. 😩I hear everyone...
10/28/2022

So I am currently sitting on board an airplane and my phone alert goes off.

My flight has been delayed. 😩

I hear everyone begin to grumble and then the lady next to me say, “Ugh, I would have had time to get my coffee!” (Same lady, same.) Lol

Coffee may have to wait, but I know I have said this before…I will always choose to believe delays are divine setups! 🤍 Protection + grace

I refuse to worry, as I trust I am exactly where I am supposed to be right now and I’ll arrive right “on time” when we get there.

She is now enjoying a good book and that’s exactly what I’ll be doing in the meantime.

I hope today you choose JOY no matter the circumstance!

As your photographer, know that we will absolutely be joking around and laughing together! Sometimes there may be a few ...
09/21/2022

As your photographer, know that we will absolutely be joking around and laughing together! Sometimes there may be a few happy tears as we reminisce, but there will also be times like this.

Where we will just lean into the present. In a world that constantly wants to keep us moving forward, running past anything uncomfortable…don’t miss these moments.

They can be such a gift- teachable moments or simply a place of rest.

Where we can just be still, take a breath and find the sweetest & greatest joy in the in between. 🤍

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Floral designer:
Bridal hair and MUA:
Bridal party hair and MUA:
Gown:
Shoes:
Entertainment:
Cake:
Invitation suite:
Espresso cart:
Venue:
Catering:

::When something is for you it will not make you question or second guess your worth. Instead, it will remind you of how...
09/15/2022

::When something is for you it will not make you question or second guess your worth. Instead, it will remind you of how worthy and loved you truly are:: - Alex Elle

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09/07/2022

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Your forever begins in our home. 💍 📸:

::The more time I spend with you, the more complete my heart becomes :: -Bliss ♥️We are a month out from celebrating the...
06/28/2022

::The more time I spend with you, the more complete my heart becomes :: -Bliss ♥️

We are a month out from celebrating these two and I for one cannot wait!

Check a little highlight from our latest elopement over on our Instagram! Click the link below or you can find the page ...
06/17/2022

Check a little highlight from our latest elopement over on our Instagram! Click the link below or you can find the page using the handle 🤍

Venue: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Gown: Bridal Boutique by Barbara
Tux: Mr. Tux Sales and Rental
Florals: Nery's Flowers
MUA: Glammed Up by Gabby

stillman • Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis

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