• hi!

    we're melissa and michael petri, a husband and wife photography team based in california. photography drew us together, and we love that we now get to share that passion with others. photographing special moments in people's lives—the emotions, the memories—is what we cherish.

    this blog is a way for us to share our passion with others so if you see something you like, please leave a comment. if you're interested in our services, please use the contact form or email us from the links above. we can't wait to hear from you!

anya & justin . trentadue winery wedding . geyserville ca

it was a perfect day, a perfect june wedding day at trentadue. thanks guys for letting us be a part of it.

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Wendy - ahhhh – love is in the air! xo to anya and justin! you guys had one of the funnest weddings ever.July 3, 2010 – 3:11 pm

christy & dennis . private residence wedding . morgan hill ca

christy and dennis, it was such an honor to document your wedding day and witness the love you share with each other and your beautiful families. I wish you nothing but the best for your future together and hope you enjoy these photographic memories.

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Lydia and Eduardo Martinez - beautiful pictures! your wedding was beautiful!
kisses and hugs!June 19, 2010 – 1:34 am

Tobby & Tracy Flores - Oh! PLEASE let there be a shot from across the pool with Big Daddy Oak watching over as you exchange your vows <3 I just LOVE these so far! :) June 18, 2010 – 2:29 pm

Tobby & Tracy - woohoo! BEAUTIFUL!!! can’t wait to see the rest :) June 18, 2010 – 12:49 am

Wendy - Lovely!June 17, 2010 – 11:29 pm

Christy - Wow! Melissa, they are amazing, thank you so much!June 17, 2010 – 11:12 pm

liz & jeremy . engagement photography . east bay ca

this post is special because this is my little brother. Yes, my little (well not so little anymore, although he’ll always be my little) brother is engaged to be married. I couldn’t be happier for him and his bride to be, liz. they share a deep love and are truly good to each other. I am fortunate enough to witness and be a part of this time in my brother’s life, happy to have found that one special person to share his world with.

jeremy, thanks for being a good sport during the photo shoot. i know you hate having the camera in your face, but see how good you look? i hope this prepared you for the big day (yes, I’ll be doing the photography)! liz, thanks for helping to make it all happen, i’m so excited to officially welcome you to the family.

their big day is just around the corner, i can’t wait.

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tracy & damon . mission basilica san diego de alcala wedding . san diego ca

tracy and damon were a delight to photograph on their special day. tracy was all smiles and her yellow bouquet matched her bubbly spirit. we especially loved the location they chose for their ceremony. we’ve never shot at the mission basilica before, coined as “california’s first mission,” and it was an amazing location for a wedding and photos. If you are looking for a traditional california mission for your ceremony, you have to check this location out.

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Crisann Maher - Tracy and Damon, What breathtaking photos of your wedding! You both look so beautiful and full of such life and love. I am so looking forward to seeing you 2 in Jersey in June for the second celebration. Blessing to you both…….I MISS YOU SO MUCH. Love crisannMay 6, 2010 – 6:08 am

jenniffer & winston . darlington house wedding . la jolla ca

we met up with jenniffer and her girls at tina marie and co. while they got beautified. we then headed to the empress hotel for the rest of the getting ready and some special family moments. the beach just down the street from darlington house was the perfect spot for their ceremony. it doesn’t get much better than this for a southern california wedding.

jenniffer and winston, thank you for sharing in this special day with us. we wish you nothing but the best for your future together.





















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renee - Jen and Winston the pictures are beautiful. I had an amazing time thank you for letting me share in your special day.
Love ReneeApril 22, 2010 – 7:34 am

Wendy - LOVE the shot on the rocky vista overlooking the ocean – it is made for a frame!April 22, 2010 – 12:45 am

Gloria Taracena - Absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations Winston and Jennifer! Wishing you all the happiness in the world and remember to treasure all beautiful moments together.April 21, 2010 – 12:57 pm