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Tag Archives: Fall

Lavish & Rustic Wedding Inspiration | Styled Shoot

I have been dying to share this rustic themed styled wedding shoot! Thank you Artfully Wed for the lovely feature and for the awesome team of people who made this magic happen. Inspiration for this bridal shoot began with the stunning Liancarlo bridal gown, with Italian embroidery of flowers that cascades into layers of tulle. It was the...

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    Vicki & Connor’s Engagement Session | Longwood Gardens

    Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square PA is a photographer’s paradise! It was my first visit there when I met Vicki & Connor for their engagement session on a November afternoon ed-hrvatski.com. It was the perfect location considering Connor proposed to Vicki on the grounds in front of the Italian Water Garden earlier this year. Vicki & Connor were...

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      The “A” Family

      I was honored when Anna (from Arpasi Photography) asked me to photograph her family this Fall! Anna and I didn’t meet in person until this year, but we go all the way back to 2010 when we both got married. Cool Fact: we both had the same wedding photographers, the fabulous Andrea & Renata. Now we are also wedding photographers!...

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        LOVE IS MEANT TO BE AN ADVENTURE

        - Gordon B. Hinkley

        Melissa Hoko Photography is a Maryland based wedding & portrait photographer. Passionate about telling your story and ready for wherever the adventure takes us.