Devon Wedding Photographer

Welcome to Memories and Milestones Photography. I’m Melanie, a wedding photographer offering relaxed, natural wedding photography in Exeter, Devon and across the South West. If you are looking for a photographer who will capture all the special, candid moments of your wedding day, then you are in the right place – that’s what I do best! I’m so lucky that I’ve been able to turn my passion for photography into my job! One of the biggest thrills is when my couples receive their images and get to relive their day. I just like making people happy!

I understand that searching for a photographer can be confusing with so many styles to choose from. My aim is to make finding your perfect wedding photographer a little bit easier. I’ll make you feel at ease, allowing you both to be yourselves, resulting in a gorgeous set of images that tell your story. I’m a relaxed, friendly person and enjoy meeting new people. In most jobs, I guess you want to get noticed but wedding guests usually comment that I blend in and they hardly knew I was there! To me, this means I’m doing my job properly, unobtrusively capturing your day whilst you and your guests enjoy the celebration. I know you’ll be excited to see your photos so I’ll share selected highlights with you in just 48 hours and a full gallery of beautifully edited images within 3 weeks.

Melanie is a fantastic photographer!
We look at our photos we can see the love and warmth of the day shine through as Melanie was able to capture the whole feel of the day.

Memories & Milestones Wedding Photography

With more than 10 years’ experience, and having captured over 250 weddings, I have developed a relaxed wedding photography style and create natural, light and airy wedding photographs. This decade-long adventure has seen over 250 first looks, first kisses and first dances! My experience means I can anticipate all the little moments throughout the day and capture them for you to remember. I also understand that you will have been planning your dream day for a year or two so I’ll capture all the little details too. You can enjoy the day knowing that your memories are in good hands.

Whether it’s a large wedding with over a hundred guests, a small and intimate elopement, or a same-sex wedding, I’m dedicated to capturing the unique essence of your day. My diverse portfolio speaks for itself ~ as you explore my site, you’ll see the consistent quality in my wedding photography.

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Thank you so much for being the best wedding photographer we could have asked for. Melanie was so helpful, organised, reassuring, and professional throughout the lead up to and during our Big Day. Her wealth of experience meant we were able to get a range of unique and absolutely beautiful photographs with absolutely amazing colours and lighting that brought out our beautiful surroundings.

Wedding Photography in Devon

So what makes shooting weddings in Devon so special? Growing up in Devon has given me a special connection to the area and I’m passionate about showcasing the beauty of the surroundings. The wealth of picturesque landscapes serve as perfect backdrops for your wedding photos. I love the variety that Devon has to offer including rolling countryside, stunning coastlines and open moors. My local knowledge enables me to find the ideal spot for your couple portraits showcasing your chosen location and giving a personalised touch to your gallery.

Photographing weddings in Devon has also given me experience of shooting in a variety of different venues. I’m so lucky to have everything from historic castles to rustic barns right on my doorstep. Devon weddings also offer a rich tapestry of traditions, blending the old and the new. Fancy a cream tea reception in a modern barn conversion? Why not! (Jam on top if you’re doing it the Devon way!).

Working as a photographer in Devon has allowed me to build strong connections with local wedding businesses. This means you not only get a photographer, but a reliable source of wedding suppliers! Need a recommendation for a florist or a videographer? I’m only an email away. I’ve picked up lots of hints and tips along the way too so whatever you need help with, I’m here to make planning your Devon wedding easier!

I’m always striving to be one of the best wedding photographers in Devon & Exeter so I’m thrilled when my weddings are featured on top bridal blogs like Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, Boho Weddings, and The English Wedding Blog. These are some of the best known people in the wedding industry so their endorsements mean so much.

As featured on Whimsical Wonderland Wedding Blog

You can see even more of the wedding blogs I’ve been featured on HERE and find out how to get featured on a wedding blog!

Take a look at my Real Weddings blog for lots of tips and ideas for planning your perfect day:

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       Melanie’s photos are exceptional, and bring back so many emotions and memories. Melanie made us feel completely at ease from the offset – We hardly saw her, she literally blended into our day. Any pictures we wanted was no problem at all & the turnaround on the photos was really quick!!! We couldn't be happier & feel the photos really capture the essence of the day.
Thank you again Melanie, the photos are absolutely amazing and just what we wanted :) you are incredible & we highly recommend!!!!
Mr & Mrs Brailey xxx
  
 
    
   Abby Whitham 
 2024-09-18
 
 
 
      Melanie captured our special day on the 22nd July, and wow the photos are just incredible! She captured everything and more. She was so welcoming and put me at ease on my wedding day, me and my husband arnt the best at having our pictures taken, and we made Melanie aware and she guided us through the day and we got the most amazing photos,  I can't stop looking at them! Highly recommend, very talented lady, thank you Melanie! Xx
Laura and Gareth
  
 
    
   Laura Potter 
 2024-08-01
 
 
 
      Absolutely amazing, Mel took stunning photos. Capturing the day brilliantly. Couldn’t recommend enough!
  
 
    
   Edward Gibbs 
 2024-07-25
 
 
 
      Melanie was the perfect addition to our wedding day. We liked Mels bright, natural, candid style and she delivered the most beautiful, timeless photos of our wedding day. Mel made us feel very comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. We didn't spend ages away from our guests which was really important but we still captured lots of special couple shots. We couldn't be happier with our wedding album, you have managed to capture so many special moments and it will be something we look back on for years to come. We will be recommending Mel to anyone getting married. Thank you so much!
  
 
    
   Rebecca Hale 
 2024-07-20
 
 
 
      Thank you for your excellent work capturing our big day. The photos are fantastic and we enjoyed taking them as you were helpful and organised. Your photo style is one of the reasons that we love our wedding photos so much. Thank you Mel
  
 
    
   George Gibbs 
 2024-07-11
 
 
 
      We loved Mel’s relaxed candid and airy style. Mel was fantastic at communication and adding her own helpful suggestions to us, to make the day go even smoother. Mel’s turnaround time was so quick and she captured all elements of the day. Would highly recommend Mel to anyone considering this style of wedding photography. Thank you!
  
 
    
   Rhianna Greenley 
 2024-05-20
 
 
 
      Melanie’s light and airy wedding photography is what initially drew us in. These were the kind of photos we were looking for and it is safe to say, Melanie has exceeded all of our expectations and our photos are just beyond perfect, we could not be happier.
Our guests were full of compliments at Melanie’s friendly, professional approach whilst fitting in with the rest of the guests! This made everyone, including us, feel at ease which makes for better photographs. I cannot fault our experience with Mel so thank you again!
  
 
    
   Mica Malone 
 2024-04-19
 
 
 
      Absolutely flawless! We cannot thank Mel enough for capturing our magical day. What made us choose her was the light and natural photo style. It was also perfect that she had photographed at Rockbeare Manor many times before and therefore knew the best places to get photos. From planning to the actual wedding day, Mel was easily contactable and captured requested photos too. Thank you so so much. I'm so glad we have these to look back on forever
  
 
    
   Sammy Finnerty 
 2024-03-25
 
 
 
      Memories and Milestones were absolutely fantastic for our wedding. Melanie was warm, approachable and accommodated all of our requests on the day with ease and professionalism. She blended perfectly with the day, not standing out and allowed the day to be all about us. Her style means the candid shots that were captured throughout the day reflected the mood so well, and evoke great memories to cherish.

Melanie worked well to capture the full range of guests for us. Communication from booking to final product was great, with the turnaround for the final results being timely, and very easy to view, keep and share with our guests.

Genuinely couldn't fault the service and photos we have received. Highly recommend.
  
 
    
   Dan Finnerty 
 2024-03-24
 
 
 
      Melanie is a fantastic photographer! She recently photographed our wedding and we are completely over the moon with our photos. When we look at our photos we can see the love and warmth of the day shine through as Melanie was able to capture the whole feel of the day. Melanie’s communication was fab throughout booking and the day and we could not have asked for any better. We really would recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much.
  
 
    
   Vickie White 
 2023-10-14