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Your 2025-2026 Wedding Packages for Your Unforgettable Celebration
What moments do you want to remember forever from your wedding day?
First of all, congratulations!!! This is such an exciting season of your life and I am so happy that you are here. I believe weddings are more than just a day, it’s a story, a collection of moments, and a celebration of your love.
My goal is to capture your day exactly as it feels, full of love, laughter, all of the emotions and all the little moments in between. Together, I would love to create images with you that will let you relive every laugh, tear, smile, and moment again.
Hello! I’m Melody Vang-Jilka
I thrive on creativity and capturing moments that feel real and full of life. Whether it’s finding that perfect angle, or catching those little details you might miss, I’m all about creating something special and authentic to you. I enjoy capturing moments that reflects you as who you really are, not just the posed shots. From the big moments to the tiny meaningful details, every moment matters to me.
Photography is my passion and art. From start to finish, building connections, capturing moments, and bringing it all to life through every step of the process. Everything I create is driven by emotion and vision. I believe in creating without limits, letting my creativity flow freely to craft something meaningful without bounds.
I am here to answer all of your questions
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Here’s what to expect
Book a consultation with me. This is where we’ll dive into your wedding vision, photography goals, and get a feel for whether we’re the right match. No pressure, I want you to feel completely confident and comfortable before moving forward.
Let’s Connect
When you are ready to book, I’ll send over a contract and an invoice for your deposit. Once both are completed, your date is officially reserved!
Locking in Your Date
Together, we will map out a photography timeline that aligns with your vision for your wedding day. I’ll offer guidance to ensure every meaningful moment is beautifully documented.
Planning & Timeline
If you’ve booked an engagement session with your wedding package, we’ll get that all planned out. This will be a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day!
Engagement Session
About 2-3 months before the wedding, I will schedule another call with you to gather all the final details (timeline, vendor info, family shot lists, etc.) to ensure everything is set and ready to go! I will finalize your personalized photography timeline and provide that to you.
Final Details Check-In
On your big day, I want you to enjoy your wedding while I document your story. I will be here to help support and guide the both of you throughout the day so that you can be present for your wedding day.
Your Wedding Day
Your fully edited gallery will be delivered within 4-8 weeks. You will be able to download your images and share your memories with friends and family.
Your Beautiful Photos
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT WORKING WITH ME
More Than Just A Photographer
I am here to be more than just your photographer—whether it’s fixing a dress, calming nerves, or keeping the timeline on track, I’m a supportive presence throughout the day.
Laid-back Yet Professional
I create a relaxed, stress-free atmosphere while maintaining professionalism and focus. With my easy going demeanor, I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera.
Attention to Detail
I don’t just capture big moments, I notice the subtle ones, a quiet laugh between the couple, tears rolling down your loved ones cheeks, adjusting your hair, smoothing out your dress or suit, I am there to ensure these details are not missed.
Collaborative and Personalized Approach
I prioritize collaboration and listening to what also matters to you, this ensures your vision and images are true to you.
Adaptable to Change
Sometimes, unexpected things happen. If plans change on your wedding day, don’t worry, I can adapt and we will figure it out together.
Emotion-Focused Storytelling
I enjoy capturing real, raw emotions, photos that feel authentic to the both of you. My images will re-tell your story that allows you to relive your special day over and over again.
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO HAVE ME AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER?
“Working with M.V. Captures was an absolute dream from start to finish! She arrived early to our venue and took the time to get familiar with the area, which made everything run so smoothly. From the moment she introduced herself, she was kind, warm, and completely professional. She even took the time to personally greet our guests when she arrived!
This was our first time doing professional photos, and my now-husband and I were both a little nervous. But she made us feel completely at ease. She explained every pose and step with clarity and patience, and somehow made the whole experience feel natural and enjoyable.
Her pricing is more than fair, especially for the level of service and care she brings. Everything from our initial contact to the final delivery of the photos was seamless. Her communication is top tier and she answered all of my questions and was extremely accommodating. And let me just say… the final photos are absolutely stunning. She captured our day with so much heart, and I will treasure these images forever.
If you’re looking for a photographer who is thoughtful, professional, talented, and just an all-around joy to work with—M. V. Captures is the one. I would absolutely love to work with her again in the future. Highly recommend!”
“We LOVE our photos, they look amazing! You truly worked your magic to make everything look well lit, aesthetic, and beautiful. These are photos we’ll def. cherish forever. Thank you for being part of our special day, I’m so glad we booked you!”
“Melody had such good vibe and the process of booking was easy. She was prepared for the shoots and knew how to pose us and make us feel comfortable which was a plus. Melody did a wonderful job during my wedding and was very patient. The photos turned out great. I recommend M.V. Captures for your engagement/wedding photos or just any photos overall. She’s so great to work with!”
“Melody did my husband and I’s engagement and wedding photos. Melody was patient and calm. Melody would direct people professionally and captured the special moments wonderfully. I will be booking her for all special moments in the future.”
“Personable, relatable, and attention to detail”
“M.V Captures was our photographer on our wedding day and they were so great to work with! Professional, on time, and super creative. They even brought props for us to use and were able to capture the essence of our wedding through film. We loved working with them and would recommend them to all!”
“We had Melody take our engagement and wedding photos, she was so friendly and made us so comfortable during our sessions! She got our photos back to us quickly and they turned out great! “
2025-2026 Pricing
Wedding Packages
The Signature Experience - $ 2600
8 Hours of Coverage + Engagement Experience
This package is perfect for couples who want a complete, connected experience from start to finish. You’ll receive full wedding day coverage along with an engagement session that helps you relax in front of the camera and build our connection. That comfort naturally flows into your wedding day, making everything feel effortless and true to you.
In-depth Consultation
+400 High Quality Edited Images
Customized Wedding Photography Timeline
Online Gallery
Social Media Ready Files
Printing Rights to all images
On Location Posing Guidance
Here’s what you’ll receive with this package:
Engagement Photoshoot:
25 Edited Images
Online Gallery + Social Media Ready Files
Location Guide + Outfit Guide + Posing Guidance
Printing Rights to all images
The Full Day Experience - $ 2300
8 Hours of Coverage
I got you for the moments that matter most. This is perfect if you want full, unrushed coverage of your entire day. From getting ready to the biggest celebrations, I’m there to help everything feel easy and relaxed while capturing the moments that matter most. It’s a full, heart-centered experience without the engagement session.
In-depth Consultation
+400 High Quality Edited Images
Customized Wedding Photography Timeline
Online Gallery
Social Media Ready Files
Printing Rights to all images
On Location Posing Guidance
Here’s what you’ll receive with this package:
The Essentials Package - $ 1725
6 Hours of Coverage
This package is ideal for shorter celebrations where you still want the love, the connection, and the key moments beautifully documented. This is great for intimate weddings, shorter timelines, or couples who want beautiful documentation of their ceremony, portraits, and key events without full-day coverage.
In-depth Consultation
+200 High Quality Edited Images
Customized Wedding Photography Timeline
Online Gallery
Social Media Ready Files
Printing Rights to all images
On Location Posing Guidance
Here’s what you’ll receive with this package:
Additional Options to Elevate Your Day
Second Photographer: $ 400
USB / Digital Archive: Price varies depending on storage needs.
Additional Hours of Coverage: $ 200/hr
Pre-Wedding or Post-Wedding Couples Photoshoot: $350
A relaxed 1 hour couple photoshoot in your wedding attire, before or after your big day to ensure you get all the photos you want.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please reach out, I’d love to make it happen.
Your day deserves to be documented beautifully, no matter the size or scale of your celebration. If you need fewer than 6 hours of coverage, please reach out to me. I would love to connect and create a custom package that reflects your needs.
For Intimate Weddings or Elopements
A Note of Gratitude
I feel so incredibly grateful to do this work; documenting love, joy, and all the beautiful moments that I get to witness. Having the honor of being invited into one of the biggest days of your life is something I never take lightly.
I would truly love to get the honor of being a part of your special day.
Ready to
GET STARTED?
Let me help you create a stress-free experience while I document the whole story of your day.
Book a free consultation call with me today.