hi, i’m melodee.

 

I’m a Southern California photographer specializing in relaxed, authentic photo sessions for awesome people - like you!

For 15 years, I have specialized in unhurried, low pressure, low stress photo sessions for people that don’t like having their picture taken, people who are a bit nervous, and people that may need a bit of extra time or accommodations. I also welcome your over-exuberant pets, apprehensive pets, and everything in between.
 

She has an artistic eye, always astounds me with the way she captures sentiment, and is an experienced photographer with special needs children. As most of our friends and family know about Declan’s unique autistic characteristics, I thought photos of him would be near impossible as he struggles with eye contact and is an extreme introvert. Melodee Tonti has literally shocked me after every session, with the images she captures. I love how she captures the essence of my kids in their natural state. The sessions are not posed or forced, and yet the images are breathtaking. I cannot recommend her enough to all families but for those who feel like their children’s special needs would make a session impossible, it most certainly is not.
— Jennifer P.

 

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Incredible! I absolutely love the pictures!! I love that they were taken here in our home. Thank you a million times over.
— Catherine R.

 

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Pricing

 
 

Short Story Session

  • 1 hour session

  • Artistic editing and processing of your images (25-30 finished images)

  • High resolution files of all finished images available for download from an online gallery, allowing you to print your images as you choose or use them digitally.

    $350

An additional $25 travel fee applies to any location 25-75 miles from 92883. Travel for locations beyond 75 miles is available and fees assessed on a case by case basis.

 

Storytelling Session

 
  • Great for vacations, longer activities, and “day in the life” sessions

  • Artistic editing and processing of your images (approx. 80 finished images)

  • High resolution files of all finished images available for download from an online gallery, allowing you to print your images as you choose or use them digitally.

Starting at $750

An additional $25 travel fee applies to any location 25-75 miles from 92883. Travel for locations beyond 75 miles is available and fees assessed on a case by case basis.

We booked Melodee Tonti for a family portrait session whilst we were on holiday in California, visiting from the U.K.
Melodee was informative and professional dealing with all our enquires etc before hand.

On the day of our session she was really kind and friendly, putting us all instantly at ease, especially our young sons who are both on the autistic spectrum. We received our digital images promptly after our session and we are absolutely delighted with all of them. She captured us perfectly, especially our sons. In fact one of Melodee’s images is our favourite ever photograph of the two of them together.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Melodee and will definitely be booking her again next time we are on holiday in California.
— Sally T.

 

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