Melani Lust Photography

I am an event planner in the New York area and I have had the joy of working with Melani many, many times over the past 15 years. Melani's work is beautiful, sensitive and tells a story. She is calm and brings an amazing spirit to the day, she puts everyone at ease so that she can capture the joy of the day. She works so hard - I don't think she ever stops and she never misses a shot. As a wedding planner it brings me a lot of comfort knowing that she is the photographer because I know that everything will go exactly as planned. More...

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We had the privilege of having Melani photograph our wedding 5 years ago. The photos from that day are still among our most prized possessions. Melani is what happens when the perfect mix of talent, passion and intelligence comes together to make magic happen behind the camera. She does whatever it takes to make your wedding photographs absolutely beautiful. We will continue to treasure her photos for years to come. More...

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If you want the artist's rendition of your wedding, Melani Lust Photography is the artist you need to commission. Her photos are captivating, breathtakingly beautiful and encompass the full range of emotions. Melani seemed to be everywhere without being intrusive. We can't believe all the moments she captured that we were able to enjoy together later, not realizing in the blur of our day how much we had missed. Her happy, helpful and positive attitude were very much appreciated. Melani has earned her sterling reputation through her dedication and exceptional work ethic. (She was also a delight to have around.) We feel very blessed to have had Melani as our wedding photographer and wholeheartedly recommend her! More...

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Melani is an artist, and this comes through in her photography. She has an eye for capturing moments that get missed by other photographers--the moments of connection and joy, tears and elation, the moments that define a wedding or event. Her photography records humanity, not poses. I don't know how she does it, but if you are lucky enough to have her at your event, you will have a record that will bring back the feeling, not just the memories. More...

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We were privileged to have Melani Lust photograph our daughter’s wedding in June. To start, Melani is professional, organized and talented. Her kind, gentle and fun personality went a long way in helping the bride and all of us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Are these the secrets to her success?Breathtakingly beautiful is how I would describe Melani ‘s photographs. She made us all look great yet natural while capturing the wedding, both the big event and the special moments. We are thrilled with the photographs; Melani’s extraordinary work has made it very hard to choose photographs for an album and to print. Annie 2019 More...

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Melani’s astonishing attention to detail and unparalleled expertise is only matched by her brilliant photographic artistry. Plus, she’s an absolute joy to work with. Look no further! More...

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I have known Melani Lust for a number of years and used her services on a number of ocasaikns aa well as having seen her fine work on behalf of a number of different events including non profit glass etc and would highly recommend her. She is second to none which is quite evident in her her incredibly creative eye, attention to detail and customer service. The BEST! More...

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Melanie has such an incredible gift. She brought out the very best of my family, seemingly effortlessly. I never had a session so unstilted, natural and truly fun. In a house fire I would run to save our photos, we cherish them so much. More...

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I have had the pleasure of working on several weddings (doing makeup) with Melani! She has a true gift in attention to detail and capturing those truly special moments-that many would tend to over look. Melani is truly talented, professional, organized, and so kind! Do yourself a favor and trust her with your special day, you will be so happy you did! I look forward to working with her again in the future. More...

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If you’re lucky enough to find that Melani is available for your big day, book her NOW! After having witnessed the magic she created at a friend’s wedding, we knew that Melani Lust was the perfect photographer for us. Most excited for her exceptional candid shots, we were absolutely blown away by the quality of each photo and Melani and team’s attention to detail. We seriously love every single photo! Melani and her team are friendly, personable and professional. She even took time to come visit my family farm ahead of the big day to scope out the areas for the best shots. Such a wonderful experience from start to finish More...

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Amazing!!! Top notch. She is the real deal. Her staff is professional, friendly, accommodating and fun!! Melani goes above and beyond

Reviewed on Facebook

Melani Lust is the hardest working and most elegant photographer ever! Grace under pressure! Amazing.

Reviewed on Facebook

It is with much pleasure that I submit a review of Melani Lust Photography. Melani is a hands-on, highly experienced professional who works hard to capture that special day with tenderness and keen understanding of the couple and the family she is working with. Hers is a very different approach due to her passion to individualize each client's engagement and wedding celebration. It is evident on her website examples that she beautifully captures candid shots of the bride and groom as well as the family and guests reflecting the joy and spirit of the day. She does so with her innate and special talent of also providing direction in a subtle but effective way to record those moments that a bride and groom especially want to see over and over again. Technical expertise is equally important - the best equipment and careful attention to lighting are critical to produce photos that capture the emotions that a couple want to retain. It may be recorded in your memory for a lengthy time, but you want her talent and expertise because you want to preserve and refer to the most special day in your lives for many years to come in the personal manner that is Melani Lust Photography. More...

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Just amazing! Since I met her work in 2007-2008 I’m amazed with everything she does! An excellent person that enjoy her work as nobody can do! ���

Reviewed on Facebook

The best! We are so happy with our wedding photos. Melani captured all of the emotions and moments of the day beautifully.

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An amazing artist- sentimental, poignant, classic!

Reviewed on Facebook

Melani is truly gifted when it comes to capturing moments. She sees things that no one else can see. In a split second she can take an image that is so moving and captures every emotion that each person is feeling at that exact moment in time. You can see her passion for what she does so clearly. She doesn’t just take pictures, she makes time stand still. Absolutely amazing at her craft. More...

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Melani is the best in the business because she works hard at it. She reads up and keeps current on new technologies so she can offer services using the best cameras, lenses and other photographic equipment, including albums and print paper; no detail is too small for her to not obtain and use the best. Her many years of experience guided us to the best venue, makeup artist, wedding planner, florist, bridal store and more. On the day of the shoot, in addition to the candid shots, I strongly suggest allowing her to set up locations and posing. She knows what she is doing and, as we found out, her guidance resulted in the most fabulous photos ever. Melani sincerely cares about all the little and large details that will add up to the perfect wedding. She will listen to you and offer her wisdom, direction and advice which will result in extraordinary photographs. I believe that her Masters in Art History and her background in dance are why she is so accomplished at lighting and so understanding of movement. Melani's innate desire to achieve excellence in all she does is so very evident in her photographs, especially in her wedding albums. She appears to have been everywhere and caught so many cherished moments we never would have been able to enjoy without her all-seeing eye! I treasure Melani's photographs and now so can our family, for generations to come. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Melani's photos of my daughter's wedding far exceeded my expectations. Having been a Creative Director at an ad agency, I have some experience working with photographers. Melani was truly professional and captured precious moments in an artful and expressive way. I would give her my highest recommendation. More...

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Melani Lust Photography is THE BEST! Magnificent formal and candid pictures which will continue to bring us joy every day of every year. Professional, artistic, hard-working and discreet are just a few adjectives to describe Melani. Thank your lucky stars if her calendar is free on your wedding day. More...

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Melani was an excellent photographer, from the beginning stages of planning out timing to the finished album. She captured all the beautiful moments of the wedding. I loved how she selected sneak peaks just days after the wedding and shared them with us. We were so eager to see them! Thank you Melani for your outstanding work. More...

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Worth every penny! Melani is so extremely talented, I love every wedding photo! She captured so much emotion in every image that it brings me back to how I felt in that moment. Melani's positive energy is incredibly infectious and put me at ease on one of the most important days of my life. Melani and her team are also very knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. There are so many choices when planning a wedding, stop your photographer hunt now, you will not be disappointed! More...

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Melani creates a very relaxing atmosphere, allowing her subjects to be shown at their most comfortable best.

Reviewed on Facebook

Great eye for capturing photos that memorialize each unique occasion; personal moments. Also GREAT at professional pictures.

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Melanie has been capturing memories for us since I bought my daughter home from Ethiopia �. She has captured the most unbelievable moments that will live on forever �️

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Melani has a superior talent for capturing, not only the events but most importantly, the deep joyful emotions of the most special day.

Reviewed on Facebook

Amazing job! I have never seen such quality pictures so quickly. You clearly captured the emotion of every moment ! As father of the bride, some of the day was hazy to me but you made it crystal clear in your pictures,

Reviewed on Facebook

Melani Lust is incredibly talented. Her passion for what she does is evident in every picture! On top of being one of the sweetest people I know.

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Fantastic photographer! We are so happy with our engagement and wedding photos. Strongly recommend her if you are looking for a photographer. Very professional and talented.

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I love Melani's energy. She is extremely pleasant and a perfectionist and always aims to get the perfect shot, whether candid or posed.

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Fantastic photography! Great to meet you last night at Women in Business Melani!

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