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Background

Melissa Diep was born in Saigon, Vietnam. Her family fled their homeland shortly after the United States pulled out of the Vietnam War, and Saigon fell to the communist North. Often referred to as "Boat People," her family spent 10 days at sea on a tiny, cramped fishing boat until they reached a refugee camp in Thailand. They spent a year and a half in the over crowded camp, which lacked many basic necessities such as running water, while awaiting sponsorship to the United States. In 1980, a Jewish family from Skokie, Illinois, answered their prayers. Melissa has been a resident of Chicago ever since. Her family's journey has shaped who she is today.

Photography Style

Much of Melissa's style sense is influenced by her fresh, creative perspective and passion for capturing extraordinary moments. Employing a photojournalistic approach, the result is photos with stunning visual impact, that are natural and unscripted. This dramatic storytelling ensures the moments and memories of each event are forever treasured and preserved.

Melissa hearts...

-Her family
-Her Giant and Little G
-Chicago
-Dresses and shopping for dresses
-Food with LOTS of flavor
-Her Mini (aka The Red Baron)
-Traveling
-Gossip Mags
-Dancing

Spring Picnic Engagement Shoot | Jennifer and Brian-ENGAGED!!!

March 28, 2012

When I met Jennifer and Brian for their wedding consultation, I can seriously say it was love at first sight. Everything about them makes me smile. Their love story, their chemistry, our chemistry! When Jennifer contacted me the following day with the good news saying they wanted to book with me, I was seriously doing the happy dance in my living room. I couldn’t stop talking about these two with my Giant!

Jennifer had a vision of what she had in mind for their engagement session. They were a bit nervous for the shoot but it quickly became fun and next thing we know, we were all laughing non-stop through out the entire shoot. It helps up forget about the cold as well!! I seriously can’t wait to work with these two on their wedding. Love, love, love them both!!!

spring picnic engagement shoot

Jennifer made these save the date invitation for the shoot herself. Isn’t it awesome!!!

spring picnic engagement shoot

Make-up by Tran Nguyen

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An Engagement Story Featured On WCIU-The U-Jenna And Nathan

March 9, 2012

A few months ago, the producer to the morning show You & Me This Morning on WCIU, The U contacted me about wanting to feature some of my work. I immediately thought of Jenna and Nathan. Shortly after their e-session, they met with the producer, Dartise, to film their interview. The interview got featured this morning on You & Me This Morning. If you missed it this morning, you can check out that interview here. Jenna and Nathan, you both were too cuuuute!!! Love the interview!