Melissa van Ruiten Photography
Melissa is a photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She's a preferred Equally Wed photographer and is certified LGBTQ+ inclusive by Equally Wed Pro. When she isn’t photographing couples in amazing love, she enjoys spending time with her family, talking to her plants, taking spontaneous road trips, and smashing the patriarchy.
Is engagement photography worth the time and money?
An engagement session gives you the opportunity to take your time, explore, and relax.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
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