A young man and a young woman sit on grass outdoors, hugging and smiling with the woman having her eyes closed in bliss, surrounded by trees and sunlight in Hamilton Ontario.
Two men dressed in white shirts with suspenders and bow ties are sitting at a long table outdoors. They are smiling and laughing, with one man touching his face. The table is decorated with flowers and drinks at a backyard wedding in the GTA Ontario.

Rooted in Presence & Intentionality

A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a grassy field with vineyard rows in the background on a cloudy day at an estate wedding venue in Niagara Ontario.
A couple dressed in formal attire, standing in front of a fireplace with a painting of a woman in a dress hanging above it. The man is wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie, and the woman is wearing a strapless gown at a backyard wedding in the GTA. 
My approach to photography blends documentary storytelling with an editorial eye capturing candid moments while also creating timeless portraits that feel natural, thoughtful, and refined. The goal is always the same: photographs that allow you to relive the moments you were fully present to with the people you love the most.
A bride and groom kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony, with the bride holding a colourful bouquet of flowers and the sky in the background at villa wedding venue in Tuscany Italy.
Three gold rings, one set with a diamond, placed on a handwritten letter at villa wedding venue in Tuscany Italy.
Guests at a wedding reception sitting at a long table, smiling and enjoying the celebration, with candles and wine bottles on the table at a wedding in Toronto Ontario. 
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Weddings

WHEN THE WEDDING IS OVER AND THE CELEBRATIONS HAVE COME TO AN END, PHOTOS ARE THE ONE THING YOU'LL HAVE LEFT TO LOOK BACK ON THE BEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE.

More than anything else, it's so important to have someone you completely trust with your memories. To have someone that shares the same vision for your wedding day. To have someone notice the details, emotions, glances and in-between moments while capturing them with thoughtfulness and creativity.

My goal is to capture your day as it unfolds giving each moment the attention it deserves, ensure it's as stress-free as possible, provide a seamless and natural experience, and deliver photos that feel like you so that you can remember your wedding day just as it was!

THE WEDDING PACKAGES

Canadian Wedding collections include an engagement session, a second photographer, film photography, and personalized preparation to make sure your day is captured just as you envision it. 
You can customize this collection to fit your needs by reducing & adding hours of coverage. The Classic Wedding Collection is 8 hours of wedding coverage at $5,500 + HST and the average investment couples make is $6,000 - $7,000 + HST. 
Preferred pricing is offered for weddings at these curated Ontario venues: Graydon Hall Manor, Kurtz Orchard, Harding Waterfront Estate, Wren House by Stella, The Cape, Lune 1860 & Cruickston Park.
Destination & International Wedding collections for full wedding day coverage, film photography, and personalized preparation begin at $3,000 + HST & travel. Exclusive discounted pricing is offered for these select destinations: Italy, France, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Iceland, and Mexico (ask me about them!).

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  • "I want to cry because we love them so much!"

    “Honestly thank you so much for capturing our day, you make us feel like we don't have to worry about a thing and these pictures are incredible. We are blown away with how they turned out and every area you chose is just perfect thank you so much!"

  • The kind of person you want with you on your wedding day!

    “Melissa isn't just an AMAZING photographer, she's the kind of person you want with you on your wedding day. She's professional, kind, and thoughtful. This shines through her work. I will treasure my wedding photos of my friends and family forever!!!”

  • Balancing Both Directed & Candid Moments

    “Melissa was an absolute joy to work with. Her calm professionalism took so much stress off my shoulders on our wedding day—she always knew exactly where to be and what to do. She struck the perfect balance between confidently offering direction when needed and seamlessly blending into the background to capture truly beautiful, candid moments. When we received our photos, we were blown away. They exceeded every expectation and were far beyond anything I had imagined for our wedding photography!”

  • "Melissa makes us feel so comfortable in front of the camera!"

    "On top of the high quality, beautiful images we receive, Melissa is so kind and easy to work with. My husband and I are not the greatest with posing, but Melissa makes us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and always uses prompts to capture authentic emotion in her work. We honestly cannot say enough good things about Melissa DeJong Photography and her exceptional talents!”

  • Bringing Your Vision to life through Storytelling

    “She was incredibly prepared and intentional, making sure no time was wasted, and she brought the vision to life flawlessly. She has an amazing ability to tell stories through her photos, which is something I deeply admire about her work.”

  • "Our photos are so natural which is exactly what we wanted!"

    “Melissa did such an incredible job on our wedding photos!! We are so pleased with each and every photo. They mean so much to us, and we had an amazing experience with Melissa herself!! She is so kind, and lovely. She made sure everyone was comfortable, and our photos are so natural which is exactly what we wanted!”

  • "Melissa is everything you could want in a photographer:

    experienced, organized, kind, versatile, and so passionate about her art. She captured memories we will treasure till we are old and grey!”

A couple dancing outdoors in the fall, surrounded by fallen leaves and trees with autumn foliage, in front of a white house with green shutters for their engagement session at Battlefield Park in Hamilton Ontario.
A young man and woman sitting on the front porch of a house, with the woman resting her head on the man's shoulder. They are casually dressed and seated on a wooden porch in front of a large window for their engagement session in the GTA. 
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Lifestyle + Couples

1 HOUR SESSION - $500

WHAT DOES THIS INCLUDE?

- 1 hour
- 60+ high res professionally edited images
- Mix of black + white and colour images
- Unlimited access through online gallery

WHAT IS THIS SESSION BEST FOR?

Engagement sessions, family portraits, in-home family session, maternity sessions, newborn sessions, couple's sessions, individual portraits, celebrations or small events, branding or business photography.

OCCASIONALLY OFFERED

30 MINUTE SESSION - $350 + HST

20 MINUTE MINI SESSION -$200 including HST

Keep an eye out on Instagram for these special offered sessions! I typically offer these once during every season to have affordable options for families and couples to document their stories. 
+ HST
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