Melissa Claire Photography

Melissa Claire Photography Thank you for an amazing 13 years of weddings! Retired as of 2026 ❤️

As of 2026, I am officially retired from wedding photography. While this decision is for both professional and personal ...
02/13/2026

As of 2026, I am officially retired from wedding photography.

While this decision is for both professional and personal reasons, the biggest reason for this change is due to unexpectedly losing my dad last year, my mom’s continued decline with Alzheimer’s, and everything that’s stemmed from those events.

It’s been a wonderful 13 years with y’all: hundreds of weddings worked, countless memories captured for my clients and their families, and being lucky enough to make some fantastic friends with clients and vendors along the way!

At this time, I’m focusing on my other brand specializing in commercial headshots, events, and branding photography in the DFW area! Things are poppin on that new side of my business and I’m so grateful ☺️

Here’s to new beginnings and weekends off to spend time with friends 🩷 LOVE Y’ALL!!

My dad unexpectedly passed away one month ago today just weeks after placing my mom in memory care, and I’ll never be th...
08/03/2025

My dad unexpectedly passed away one month ago today just weeks after placing my mom in memory care, and I’ll never be the same. Finding this photo saved me, and I wrote about it in a blog post. Link is in my bio.

Obviously I’m taking a break from marketing/social media for the time being. I see all of your messages and I can’t respond to everyone, but they mean so much. Love y’all.

Sophia + Caroline’s cutie anniversary session reminded me of much I love capturing love 🥰⁠⁠Whether it’s an anniversary o...
06/20/2025

Sophia + Caroline’s cutie anniversary session reminded me of much I love capturing love 🥰⁠
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Whether it’s an anniversary or just because, photos are always a good idea.⁠
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And remember, it’s always Pride Month here at Melissa Claire Photography! 🏳️‍🌈💖⁠
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While it’s never long enough, I always love a proper Texas spring! Jamie and Victoria asked for their engagement shoot t...
06/02/2025

While it’s never long enough, I always love a proper Texas spring! Jamie and Victoria asked for their engagement shoot to feature all the beautiful wildflowers that were in bloom and this is what we created 🪻🌸🌻⁠
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Happy Pride Month, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🥰

Ladies, gentlemen, and gentle-thems - ✨️her✨️Jade brought her vintage inspired style and regal energy to the beautiful M...
05/17/2025

Ladies, gentlemen, and gentle-thems - ✨️her✨️

Jade brought her vintage inspired style and regal energy to the beautiful Mason venue in dallas for her bridal portraits. We made magic 💖
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Introducing ✨️Mrs. Cooper-Bateman✨️⁠⁠Bridal sessions are such a great addition to any wedding package 🥰⁠ It’s the perfec...
04/15/2025

Introducing ✨️Mrs. Cooper-Bateman✨️⁠
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Bridal sessions are such a great addition to any wedding package 🥰⁠

It’s the perfect opportunity to see how the hair/makeup trial all comes together, along with another chance to rock your wedding look!

I had the best time working with Erika on these and can’t wait to dive in to her and Julian’s wedding photos 💖
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Often times, clients “warn” me about guests who have big personalities (basically people who are hoots and a half!).⁠⁠An...
04/11/2025

Often times, clients “warn” me about guests who have big personalities (basically people who are hoots and a half!).⁠
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And usually, these characters tend to be my favorite people at the wedding 😂 ⁠
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Weddings can be stressful and packed with large emotions, so having a guest or family member who can inject some silliness into the day is always a welcome addition (and makes for some very fun photos)!

Weddings are like live TV or a play - you’ve got to roll with the punches and do the best you can regardless of what hap...
03/26/2025

Weddings are like live TV or a play - you’ve got to roll with the punches and do the best you can regardless of what happens!⁠
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A backyard wedding in December that winds up being super cold with a torrential downpour? No problem! We’ve seen just about everything over the years and know how to capture the beauty of you, your soon-to-be spouse, and the overall day regardless of what Mother Nature has to say about it 😄⁠
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As an added bonus, Ariel and I have been friends since college, so I’m so happy I was able to help make her day as special as possible despite the weather!

First looks will always be a good idea in my book. I never pressure couples into doing one, but if sharing that moment w...
03/24/2025

First looks will always be a good idea in my book. I never pressure couples into doing one, but if sharing that moment with just your partner feels right to you, I highly recommend it! 💖

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I LOVE black and white film - especially the way direct sun provides a lot of contrast and details in the bright spots o...
03/22/2025

I LOVE black and white film - especially the way direct sun provides a lot of contrast and details in the bright spots of an image. ⁠You just can’t recreate this look digitally!⁠
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Did y’all know my roots are in fine art? I have a BFA in Fine Art Photography, and I’m loving dipping my toes back into a more mindful artistic practice these days. ⁠
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I’ve always had a deep love for tiny weddings and elopements because they’re so focused and intentional. ⁠⁠Elopement cli...
03/19/2025

I’ve always had a deep love for tiny weddings and elopements because they’re so focused and intentional. ⁠
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Elopement clients have spent the time truly evaluating what’s important to them, and photography fortunately always seems to wind up as one of the priorities on this list (thank you, thank you, thank you!!).⁠
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It doesn’t matter how small and/or concise the wedding is: the couple always wants beautiful photos that capture an accurate portrayal of their story. ⁠
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Radhika + Dilumina were no exception! Thank you both for bringing the fire to my posing and for your trust to create some magic! ⁠
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