MELISSA KINCAID

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Emma + Nate

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West Virginia Wedding

Hi, I'm Melissa, a photographer and brand content creator based in Wv. So glad you're here.

Emma is such a gem! I just loved her from the moment I met her!
I remember when she initially sent me an inquiry, her first words were, “I want you to shoot my wedding!” from that moment on, I just knew she would be one of my favorites!
Emma and Nate chose one of West Virginia’s hidden gems as their venue. The Confluence Resort nestled in Hico, West Virginia, is just incredible. They got married, overlooking the Mountains with the most beautiful weather.
Emma’s eyes are just captivating; I highlighted them in as many photos as possible. If you look very closely, you can see all the detail in her eyes, and I didn’t do a thing to them in post-editing!
Emma and Nate opted to do a first look. Not only was it so special,
it allowed double the time for Bride and Groom Portraits.
During the Bride and Groom photos, we were blessed with the most beautiful light falling behind them! When you find that light, you don’t leave it! These are some of my favorite portraits of the entire year; I can not wait to share them with you!

Assistant: Samantha Burdette
Venue: The Confluence Event Center
Wedding Planner: Mountain Memories Planning, Marsha Miller
Florals: Bessies Florals
Dress: Boutique by Belle Events
Jewelry: Heirloom, Kay’s
Brides Shoe: Hey Dudes
Hair: Mikayla Younts
Makeup: Maddie Cline
Invitations: Simplytoimpress.com
Entertainment Services: Bill Kincaid
Cake: Angie Patterson
Catering: Terry Wilson

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Hi, I'm Melissa Kincaid a photographer and brand content creator based in WV. So glad you're here.

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MELISSA
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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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