Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photography Partner in Westport, CT & Manhattan, NY
Founded in 2007, Melani Lust Photography has established itself as a premier provider of emotionally driven wedding documentation. Our approach combines the founder's formal training in Art History from NYU with over 15 years of professional experience capturing more than 400 weddings worldwide. We specialize in blending documentary-style authenticity with editorial sophistication, ensuring each celebration is preserved with artistic integrity and emotional depth. Our team's expertise extends beyond photography to include meticulous planning, venue scouting, and post-production services that deliver heirloom-quality albums and fine art prints.With a commitment to personalized service, we work closely with couples to understand their unique vision, family dynamics, and aesthetic preferences. Our technical proficiency in lighting and composition guarantees exceptional results in any environment, while our global reach accommodates celebrations across continents. The business maintains a curated portfolio featuring work at prestigious venues like The Pierre NYC and Newport Mansions, demonstrating consistent excellence recognized by industry publications and luxury clients alike.
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary Style
Fine Art Prints
Global Coverage
Heirloom Albums
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in art history and wedding photography
- Our team provides 24/7 personalized support for seamless planning
- We deliver globally recognized work featured in major industry publications
- Our process includes venue scouting and lighting expertise for optimal results
- We maintain a curated portfolio of prestigious international venues
What people say
Absolute legend
Emotional moments
Stunning photos
Artistic excellence
Seamless experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service combines documentary authenticity with editorial sophistication to capture your celebration's genuine emotions and fleeting moments. With over 15 years of experience and formal art history training, we create timeless visual narratives that preserve family connections and venue atmospheres. Each collection includes expertly curated images from multiple angles and lighting conditions.
Heirloom Albums
We offer museum-quality heirloom albums featuring acid-free fine art paper and library-bound construction for lasting preservation. Each album is custom-designed to tell your wedding story through sequential storytelling that maintains emotional impact across generations. Our post-production team ensures perfect color calibration and archival quality for lifetime durability.
Global Coverage
Our photography services extend worldwide with multilingual support and extensive travel experience. We accommodate destination weddings across continents while maintaining consistent artistic standards demonstrated in our portfolio of prestigious venues. The team handles all logistical challenges including weather contingencies and venue-specific requirements to ensure flawless execution regardless of location.
Fine Art Prints
We provide gallery-quality fine art prints using professional-grade materials and museum-standard printing techniques. These archival prints capture the nuanced lighting and composition of original captures while offering versatile display options for home or office environments. Each print maintains the artistic integrity of our documentary approach in a tangible format.
Venue Scouting
Our venue scouting service identifies optimal photography locations based on lighting conditions, architectural features, and aesthetic alignment with your vision. We conduct pre-event site visits to map out ideal shooting positions and anticipate environmental factors. This preparation ensures comprehensive coverage of both planned and spontaneous moments throughout your celebration.
People
Melani Lust
Founder & Lead Photographer
With over 15 years of experience and a Master's in Art History from NYU, Melani combines academic rigor with artistic vision. Former Sotheby's authenticator and 17th-century painting specialist, she brings technical precision and emotional storytelling to wedding documentation. Featured in major industry publications.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
We blend documentary authenticity with editorial sophistication to capture genuine emotions while maintaining artistic composition.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we offer global coverage with multilingual support and extensive experience in international destination weddings.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include venue scouting, multiple touchpoints during planning, day-of coordination, and post-production services like heirloom albums.
How many weddings do you photograph annually?
We maintain a limited annual capacity to ensure personalized attention and availability for each client.
What post-production services do you offer?
We provide museum-quality albums, fine art prints, and digital collections with professional color calibration and archival standards.
How do you handle unexpected weather conditions?
Our team prepares multiple backup plans and lighting solutions to ensure flawless execution regardless of weather challenges.
