wicked
FUN
film
weddings
welcome!
Pumped you found me! I’m Mel and I’m a WICKED FUN documentary wedding photographer.
I focus on documenting your moments and memories to create photos that make you FEEL.
On your wedding day you should feel comfortable to be who you are and HAVE FUN!! Isn’t that is what being with your forever person is about?
Let’s chat if:
You are looking for honest images that don’t feel forced!
You love nostalgia.
You value quality over quantity.
You treasure ugly crying over posed smiles.
explore the
beauty of analog
let’s party!
Your wedding day should be FUN. Photos should feel like REAL MOMENTS.
You and all the people you love together celebrating.
You will be so busy having fun you wont even realize we are doing photos.
DO you eel awkward in front of the camera? I will be your literal hype person. Expect to hear “YAAAAAAS!” at least once. Formal portraits shouldn’t be a chore but a time to laugh with all your loved ones.
Your joyous moments deserve to be documented while you enjoy yourself to the fullest!
celebrations
on celluloid
I shoot film mainly because I like the way it looks!!! LOL! I love old things, being a huge history nerd and started shooting film in my teens with my Dad’s Pentax K1000.
I really enjoyed digital photography and learned SO MUCH at Hallmark University in Turner’s Falls MA.
Once I found my passion in weddings the amount of editing was killing me. No matter how much editing I did I still loved the colors and richness of film more. Film is TACTILE. It’s challenging.
THE CHEMISTRY IS MAGIC.
Think about how cool it is that one can literally PAINTING WITH LIGHT ON A PIECE OF CELLULOID. The shutter opens, the light hits the chemicals and a moment is encapsulated forever on an individual piece of tangible history.
You will be happy to have those one-of-a-kind vintage images to your gallery while also having your key moments on classic true to color film stocks.
Film gives the BEST happy accidents. The most REAL looking lens flares. THE LIGHT LEAKS!
So, have I convinced you yet?
why film?
FAQ
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AS FAR AS YOU WANT!!!!
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Anything over 3 hours round trip from Claremont, NH is a minimum $250 fee OR you can provide seeping arrangements for two humans! (My assistant and I)
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Turn around time for a ful album is one month!!!
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YES! Custom albums start at $350
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I have a trusted assistant/photographer I bring to all weddings over 20 humans to help change rolls and be my bag biatch 😆
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YES!!! I have full liability/gear/business insurance and can send any venues documentation to prove it!
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NOPE! I will bring one as backup in case something goes horibly wrong but it stays in y car the whole day!
kind words
“Mel's infectious energy and sense of humor kept us laughing and at ease throughout the entire shoot!”
“What struck us the most was Mel’s dedication to her craft, evident in her impressive use of multiple types of cameras. It was like watching a photographic maestro at work, effortlessly capturing every precious moment. Despite the unpredictable weather, she remained unfazed and continued to work her magic, producing stunning photos that we will cherish forever.Mel’s use of film added a timeless and artistic quality to the pictures. The warmth and authenticity of film photography translated beautifully, creating images that felt rich and nostalgic. Her mastery of both digital and film mediums showcased her versatility and deep understanding of the art of photography.
We wholeheartedly recommend Mel Tata for any photography sessions, be it weddings or other special events. Her talent, passion, and delightful personality make her a standout choice for capturing life’s most precious moments. Mel Tata is not just a photographer; she’s a storyteller with a camera, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her document our special day.”
