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Intimate Wedding

Discover my favorite Las Vegas micro wedding venues, from desert chapels and wineries to luxury resorts and gardens.

Romantic Laguna Beach photoshoot inspiration for couples dreaming of a slow and intentional sunrise session on the Southern California coast.

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See this romantic horseback engagement session complete with desert views, outfit inspiration, and the cutest horses.

Explore some of the best places to elope on the West Coast and Desert Southwest from a West Coast elopement photographer.

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Hey, hey!

I’m Meliyah, a photographer based in Nevada that specializes in elopements, intimate weddings, & lifestyle sessions!

I focus on genuine stories and lasting memories for those who love adventure and beautiful imagery that preserves the emotions and stories behind them. All over the West Coast for the adventurous and laid back who crave intention. 

Tag along to see all things love stories, elopements, and lifestyle! This blog is dedicated to the beautiful memories I was honored to preserve! I would love to add yours!

Be the next story I get to tell!

"She has such a sharp eye for detail and a warm, welcoming presence."

"I can’t recommend Meliyah enough! Her photography is truly incredible—she has such a sharp eye for detail and a warm, welcoming presence that instantly puts you at ease. She captures not just the moment, but the emotion behind it, and the results are effortlessly beautiful. I was beyond happy with the entire experience!"

- Lenella + Chandler

"Meliyah is such an incredible photographer"

"Wow wow wow!!! Meliyah is such an incredible photographer and it was SO fun to shoot with her. She took her time with us and the photos that she took turned out simply beautiful. Cannot wait to work with her again in the future!"

- The Tifts

The Love Of Your Story
Preserved  In Time

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