MELISSA KINCIAD

EStD. 2015

LOVE / STORIES

EDITORIAL LOVE STORIES,
that STOP and MAKE YOU FEEL SOMETHING.

The moments that matter most are often the quietest ones — and that's exactly what I'm there to catch.
When I photograph a wedding, I'm not just focused on how it looks, but how it feels — the little, in-between moments you don't even realize are happening.


Virginia, West Virginia + Destination Wedding Photographer

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Based in Charleston, WV — photographing weddings at The Greenbrier, across Appalachia, and worldwide.

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What We Do

WEDDINGS

PORTRAITS

EDITORIAL

BRANDS

Documenting your day with a refined, classic approach means your photos won’t just look beautiful now—they’ll still feel just as meaningful decades from now.


Behind the Camera

MELISSA
KINCAID

I've always been drawn to things that feel timeless — beautiful in a way that doesn't fade. That's how I approach weddings, too.
I'm not just showing up to take photos. I'm paying attention to the moments as they're happening and capturing them in a way that feels real, natural, and true to you.
I've been doing this for over a decade, and what still drives me is the same thing that started it all — a genuine love for people and the stories they carry. My work has been featured in Magnolia Rouge, Cake & Lace, and other fine publications, but my favorite measure of success is still a bride who says she forgot I was even there.
Based in Charleston, West Virginia, I photograph weddings across WV, Virginia, and destinations worldwide — and I'd love to be part of yours.


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“THE MKP STYLE is SIMPLY WITHOUT EQUAL. MELISSA'S WORK is on A LEVEL ALL HER OWN.”


WE WERE THRILLED WITH OUR MAGAZINE WORTHY IMAGES.

— Alissa, 2025 Bride

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The PORTFOLIO

From the coast of Charleston to the misty mountains of Virginia, we bring our Art inspired aesthetic and Vogue style to modern couples with classic style in destinations all over the world.

The PORTFOLIO

The MKP WEDDING EXPERIENCE

From destination editorial weddings to celebrations nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, you’ll never be left wondering what to do with your hands, where to stand, or how your day will flow.

With calm guidance and intentional direction, I allow you to relax, stay fully present, and trust that every meaningful moment is being documented with care.

It all comes together in a way that feels effortless and real—so when you look back, you’re not just seeing your wedding, you’re feeling it again..

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“HIRING MELISSA WAS EASILY the BEST DECISION WE MADE for OUR WEDDING.”

I can truly say on our wedding day I had 0 stress and 100% of that was because of her! She and made us feel perfect!

— Lauren & Geof Past Couple

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Collections begin at $4,100, with most couples investing $6,100 for a refined, full-service experience.

60 or 90-minute sessions with the same care and attention I give all of my clients.

Wanderers with a refined appetite for adventure? Collections begin at $5100

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A good timeline is the recipe for a beautiful wedding day! Over the past ten years, I’ve perfected timelines that allow for stunning portraits

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