MJW Photography
MJW Photography

MJW Photography

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Introduction: I love photography and the memories it can create. I am a small business specializing in small and unique venue weddings, engagements, family, children and boudoir. I take pride in my work and use photo editing software to enhance your photos, but not change them. As a small business, I have flexibility to work with your individual needs and budget. Prices listed here are starting fees....final price will depend of type of event and other factors. Weddings have a 4 hour minimum price which are listed in my fees. I would love to create your memories!
Overview

Hired 23 times

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1 employee

12 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2019

Featured Projects

80 photos

  • Engagement Photography - Hagerstown 2019

    Engagement Photography

  • Wedding- Front Royal 2019

    Wedding and Event Photography

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Charles L.
Jun 16, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack

Had an amazing event and our choice for the photographer was perfect. She posed us and captured casual moments that we could not be more pleased. We are so happy with the end result and the whole process. She was the best.

Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

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Mandy L.
Nov 9, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

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!

Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

MJW Photography's reply
Oh 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
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Jaime W.
Oct 23, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

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.

Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download • Physical proofs or prints

MJW Photography's reply
Thank 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!
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Arianne W.
Jul 8, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

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.

Details: Wedding • 51 - 100 people • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Flash drive • Physical proofs or prints • Bride or groom • $1,000 - $2,000

MJW Photography's reply
Arianne, 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!!
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Roz P.
Feb 14, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

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.

Details: Wedding • 51 - 100 people • Indoors • CD / DVD • $$ (standard) • Bride or groom

MJW Photography's reply
Oh 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!
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