

MJW Photography
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Service
It’s free with no obligation to hire
This pro indicated that they reviewed CDC safety guidelines for COVID-19 and pledged to do the following:
Maintain 6 feet of distance from customers
Wear masks during the job
Disinfect surfaces touched during the job
Featured Projects
Engagement Photography - Hagerstown 2019
Approx. $250
Wedding- Front Royal 2019
Approx. $700
Photos and Videos
52 photos
Specialties
Event type
Wedding,
Corporate event,
Prom or formal,
Reunion,
Religious event,
Graduation
Reviews
15 reviews
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- Mandy L.
Wedding and Event Photography
We planned a difficult wedding, not on purpose, just because of compounding circumstances. We were having a location wedding, we are from Michigan and planning to get married in Shenandoah National Park, at the bottom of Dark Hollow Falls. As the planning was in full swing so were COVID-19 restrictions, that were different in each state. I had already had a contract with a photographer for our wedding and then 3 months before they canceled on us citing COVID-19 as a reason for not doing any events. I was frustrated because we were not local and finding vendors was difficult. I reached out to Melanie through Thumbtack and she responded very quickly that she would love to discuss our wedding and see if she could be part of our day. Melanie was absolutely the best! We were able to work out all of the details through video calls and emails, that she never left unanswered. She is very talented and takes a lot of pride in her work. On the day of the wedding, she was open to all of our “asks” she was very accommodating to the way we wanted the day to go, and she was such a good sport about the 3-mile roundtrip hike she had to endure as part of our ceremony. Not only did she take amazing pictures of our day, but she was also the whole reason we were even able to have a wedding cake, she helped us find a vendor, and even helped transport the cake to the park where we were having the ceremony. Melanie is an amazing person and was so great with everyone in our families, and while our ceremony was very different from most, she knew exactly how we wanted it to be captured. I cannot recommend Melanie enough. Do yourself a favor if you are looking for a photographer for any event, CALL MELANIE FIRST!
Nov 9, 2020VerifiedMJW Photography's replyOh my goodness Mandy, thank you! It was an amazing day and so much fun. The hike was so worth it to have the falls for your and Kevin's vows and pictures afterward. It was a challenge, but I was determined to prevail. Your families were just so wonderful, I felt like I had known them for a long time, especially Kevin's father. 'm happy you like your photos and USB keepsake. I'll certainly take a look of more photos of the hike down even with lighting issues to see if I can get a few more to you. Happy Holidays early and if you are ever back in Virginia, please say hi!! Melanie
- Jaime W.
Wedding and Event Photography
We hired Melanie as our photographer at our wedding and she was wonderful. She listened to our ideas and made us very comfortable with the entire process. The pictures turned out beautiful! I would definitely reccomend her to anyone who is in need of a photographer.
Oct 23, 2019VerifiedMJW Photography's replyThank you Jaime! Your wedding was so much fun and so family oriented. It was my pleasure to capture a very special and memorable day! Best wishes to you and Chris!
- Arianne W.
Wedding and Event Photography
Melanie was lovely to work with. She has a keen eye for details with an artistic flair. Our wedding photos turned out great and weren’t generic which was a fear I had going into the wedding process. Aside from being just a wonderful person, Melanie is easy to work with, accommodating and will really listen to what you want. All of our guests loved her and the pictures but she also knew how to fade into the background to get candid moments. We highly recommend her.
Jul 8, 2019VerifiedMJW Photography's replyArianne, thank you!! Although weather for a while was a bit rough, I'm so happy we got thru it was able to capture images that you and Dustin will treasure for years to come. Wishing you both much happiness!!
- Roz P.
Wedding and Event Photography
My daughter and I hired Melanie as her wedding photographer and it turned out to be a fantastic decision. From the time Melanie arrived at our home she was friendly and professional. It was a small wedding with 60 guests and Melanie captured all stages of the wedding with wonderful images in an unobtrusive manner. During the planning stages of the wedding Melanie responded promptly to all our questions and concerns and afterwards she send us electronically a complete portfolio of memories. I recommend her highly you will not be disappointed.
Feb 14, 2019VerifiedMJW Photography's replyOh Roz, thank you! It was a blessing to be a part of such a special day for your family. I’m so happy you are happy with the photos!
- Crystl H.
Wedding and Event Photography
Melanie did a great job! I am very happy with the quality of photos that she produced. Melanie was very friendly and professional at all times. She was always available to answer any question I had, and fulfill any request that I might make. I told Melanie that I preferred candid less structured shots. I also requested black and white shots, along with no smile photos. Melanie delivered everything I asked for, and was always open to any suggestions that we had. Melanie provided a great experience, and photos that we can cherish for a lifetime. Thank you Melanie!
Nov 5, 2018VerifiedMJW Photography's replyCrystl, it was my pleasure to work with you and your beautiful family. Thank you for trusting me to capture the memories of such a special day. Wishing you all much happiness!
Credentials
Melanie Werdebaugh
FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?I will work with any budget, we just have to design a session to capture your needs and still meet the budget. Weddings do have a minimum of 4 hours....you are not just paying for photos, but the experience of the photographer and the time taken to ensure you have beautiful edited images to be cherished.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?I like to either meet for coffee, FaceTime, Skype, a Zoom call or talk via phone about needs and expectations before any photo shoot or special event to ensure their individual requests can be captured, and I honor any traditions important to them and their family.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?I am self taught and have taken many courses online to further enhance my skills. I learn something with each session that I can continue to build my skills on.