PHOTOGRAPHS ARE PROOF that love leaves a mark, and that even long after the flowers have wilted and the music has faded, your story lives on.

Originally from Columbia, Missouri, I grew up in a small loving family where I was largely involved in ministry and serving all my life. I have always been passionate about serving within the church, connecting with people, and sharing in adventure with others. 

Photography started as a hobby for me a couple of years ago while occasionally working with my sister, Madilyn, and after developing a more profound passion and becoming educated in the art, Melody Holland Photography blossomed. It is a great joy for me to meet new people and serve others to the best of my ability by photographing their most special milestones.

Aside from being a full-time wedding photographer, I am a wife to my husband, Ben, and mom to three beautiful little boys (yes, three!), as well as a dog mom to two incredibly sweet pups. Together we live on a farm just west of St. Louis and enjoy our time gardening, dancing, exploring, hiking and reading.

WHERE MY STORY BEGAN

That’s what I’m here to create

Your wedding day isn’t just an event—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment filled with love, meaning, and the kind of emotions that deserve to be remembered exactly as they were. That’s why I do what I do. I want your wedding photos to fully encapsulate your day and to tell your story. Because long after the vows have been exchanged and the music has faded, these photos will bring you right back—to the way your heart raced before the first look, to the way they squeezed your hand during the ceremony, to the joyful, fleeting magic of it all.You deserve more than just beautiful photos. You deserve images that feel like you—authentic, effortless, and timeless.

A CALLING TO CAPTURE YOUR LOVE STORY

WHY I DO WHAT I DO

- GRACE + DANIEL

The absolute best wedding photographer you could ever hire!! Melody was the best decision we ever made. Our pictures are absolutely breathtaking, and Melody is so personable and treats you like family. She is seriously the sweetest person, and I promise you she will capture the best photos you've ever seen. You can count on her ALWAYS. Book her for your wedding and engagement!!!!"

xoxo

- ASHLEY

"Melody is incredibly talented at photography. I have worked with her for many years (senior pictures, couples pictures, college graduation, wedding). Throughout the years she captured important milestones and my greatest achievements. Melody is genuine, kind, and honest. I recently got married in August 2024, and she was amazing to work with for photography. I can't wait to work with Melody in the future!"

xoxo

- ALI + JUSTIN

"Our family has used Melody for everything...family photos, Christmas cards, birthdays, our engagement/wedding. I can't recommend her enough! All of the photos are beautiful and something we will cherish forever. Thank you for always going above and beyond for us! I look forward to many many more sessions with you."

xoxo

- PAIGE + JAKE

"Melody does an amazing job! We’ve loved the work she’s done for us so far and are excited for more to come! Highly recommend!"

xoxo

- KENZIE + GEOFF


"We absolutely LOVED working with Melody!! She was our wedding photographer and we couldn’t have found anyone better!! She made us feel so incredibly comfortable to just be our goofy selves and she perfectly captured us!! She has the same values as us of family and faith which was perfect for what we are looking for!! All of our photos have been AMAZING and we can’t wait to get the rest of our wedding photos back!!"

xoxo

COLLECTION OF LOVE NOTES

PENSACOLA, FL / JULY 15-22
NASHVILLE, TN / SEPT 4-6

Although I am based in St. Louis, I love to travel and tell a few love stories along the way. Are you going to be at any of the cities below? Let's work together! Fill out my contact form to get in touch.

TRAVEL DATES

see you there!

Aside from photography, dancing is also a huge part of who I am and how I experss myself (it's also how I met my husband)!

Sparkling water is my go-to drink anywhere!

Disney World is my favorite place in the world because it is where I feel closest to my late Grandma!

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GET TO KNOW ME

LET'S DO THIS

Your wedding is a celebration of love, and I’m here to capture it all—the big emotions, small details, and everything in between. Let’s create timeless memories together, filled with the moments that matter most, that you’ll treasure for a lifetime. I can’t wait to hear your story and bring your vision to life.

YOUR LOVE STORY STARTS HERE

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