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Farfalla Photography

I’m Mel, a wedding and elopement photographer capturing real life fairytales in the USA, UK + beyond.

I'm Mel, a visual storyteller for adventurous couples,
based in the USA, UK, + worldwide. www.farfallaphoto.com
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05/29/2026

Out of office, but for a very good reason! ✈️🇮🇸

I’m headed to Iceland to photograph a wedding and will be a little slower to respond over the next few days. I’ll answer all emails and inquiries as soon as I’m back!

In the meantime, keep an eye on my stories because Iceland content is definitely coming 👀

05/28/2026

THE FINLEYS
est. 2026

Julie & Alex in the cocktail lounge beneath Chanteclaire Farm. Surrounded by vintage frames, worn stone, candlelight, and the kind of atmosphere that feels pulled from another era. The perfect little corner for a few quiet moments away from the party. 🖤

There’s something about black & white images in spaces like this that just feels timeless!

venue, planning, + coordination:
florals:
hmu:

05/28/2026

Reviews like this mean more to me than I can explain.

My goal has never been to just take beautiful photos. I want people to feel comfortable, present, understood, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire experience.

Casey & Jeff - thank you endlessly for trusting me with your day. 🤍

05/22/2026

A wedding inspired by the romance of the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film, layered with subtle Scottish influence and set inside the moody stone halls of Cloisters Castle.

Editorial but intimate. Historic but deeply personal.
The kind of atmosphere that makes you slow down and feel everything a little more fully.

Honestly one of the dreamiest settings to photograph in Maryland. ✨

editorial wedding photographer
pride and prejudice wedding
romantic wedding photography

05/19/2026

Drawn to the kind of love that feels quiet, effortless, and deeply rooted.

No overproduction. No pressure to perform. Just documenting the way it felt to be there together.. wandering through the woods, chasing light through the trees, and turning ordinary moments into something cinematic and lasting ✨

05/16/2026

✨ START HERE ✨

Hi, I’m Mel — the photographer behind Farfalla Photography.

I’m a fantasy-inspired wedding photographer with a serious case of wanderlust, capturing love stories across Virginia, DC, the UK, and beyond. My goal is simple: to create photographs that feel like real-life fairytales.

My style is best described as:
✨ Whimsical
🌈 Colorful
🤍 Genuine

I’m always chasing golden sunsets, real laughter, and the in-between moments that make your wedding day uniquely yours. My editing style stays true to color, so your photos look just as beautiful decades from now as they did on the day itself.

A few things about me:
• I’ve photographed 250+ weddings
• I’m obsessed with castles, travel, and exploring the UK & Europe
• I have two spoiled labradors named Dany & Belle
• I can talk about fantasy books and Lord of the Rings for hours

If you’re planning:
💍 a romantic wedding
🏰 a destination celebration
🌿 or an intimate elopement

…I’d love to tell your story.

📍 Based in the DC area + often in London
📅 Currently booking 2027 weddings

Inquire through the link in my bio and let’s start planning your own fairytale.

05/16/2026

WOW okayyyy it’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these 🤍 please go to instagram.com/farfallaphotography to enter!!

GIVEAWAY
ENGAGEMENT / COUPLES SESSION

Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating something special, or simply wanting photos that feel like you, I want to document it.

Here’s how to enter:

1. FOLLOW
2. LIKE this post
3. TAG your friends separately in the comments (each tag counts as an additional entry!)

BONUS:
Share this post to your stories and tag me for 5 extra entries ✨

For fun, tell me in the comments:
What would your dream session feel like?

Winner will be announced TOMORROW, May 17th at 8pm 🤍
Session must be redeemed by December 2026. Good luck!!

05/14/2026

Me 🤝🏼 the details 🕯️✨

And a big thank you so much for putting this amazing workshop together. These creative shoots keep me going 🤍🤍
Workshop host
Design, concept and styling
Florist
Venue
Stationery
Gowns and accessories
Hair and makeup
Tableware
Cakes
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05/12/2026

Casey + Jeff’s wedding photos feel like a love letter to Alexandria, where they had their first date and celebrated their big day 8 years later. I’m 2/2 so far this season on feeling extremely lucky to be able to do what I do - photographing real life fairytales for those so in love. These two, their kindness, their families, the vendor team, the location, the VIBES!!, will stay with me for a very, very long time. 💕

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Address

184 N Glade Rd
Swanton, MD
21561

Website

http://www.farfallaphoto.com/

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