About
Melissa van Ruiten is a San Francisco Bay Area photographer whose website describes an authentic, cheerful, heartfelt, and inclusive approach. She photographs weddings, elopements, engagements, and couples, and travels often to the Pacific Northwest and Boston/Cape Cod. Her wedding work is described as photojournalism-style, with moments and emotions captured as they unfold. Published wedding collections start at $5,200 for eight hours with two photographers and an engagement session. Micro-weddings start at $2,700, traditional elopements are $1,800, and engagement/couples sessions are $700. The photographer says the business began nearly 15 years ago; the website does not state an exact founding year.
Services
- Full-day wedding photography
- Micro-wedding photography
- Traditional elopement photography
- Engagement and couples sessions
- Destination weddings and elopements
- Wedding albums
- Fine-art prints
Photography Style
Style & approach details to help you find your match.
Seasonal Pricing
Rates vary by season - plan ahead for the best value.
Starting at $5,200
Starting at $2,700
You could save ~48% by booking off-season
Rates are approximate and vary by package. Contact Melissa van Ruiten Photography for a custom quote.
Specialties
Gallery
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