The Brilliance Team


"The Brilliance Event was an amazing experience that I never thought would be possible for me. Melissa & Katie helped me connect with an inner strength and comfort with myself that I think is really healing and reaffirming. I felt like a model and a queen!" - N


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Melissa is the creator of the the Brilliance Event. The owner of Melissa Koren Photography wanted to find a place in this world where she could encourage women to see themselves for the everything they already are.



A wedding & family photographer for the past 13 years, she’s seen the transformation from fiancé to bride countless times, but wanted to shine a light on the transformation that lies within. A shift that isn’t contingent upon anyone or anything other than the beauty and power you already possess.



Melissa’s perfect balance of calm & crass will make you feel at ease and keep you laughing, and her reminders to breathe will keep you from passing out.



A huge advocate of empowerment and self love, Melissa will help you find that inner fierce, even if you’re not sure where to look.

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When visualizing the Brilliance Event, there’s no one else Melissa could think of to convey the feeling she was going for other than Katie Walsh, aka Sparkle Katie.



An MKP bride, Melissa knew Katie has everything you could want to help bring out (or amplify) your inner badass!


Be the energy you want to attract.


Katie’s glittery, sparkly energy attracts confident, excited people who love a celebration, and are non-traditional. H

er clients are bold, adventurous women who are looking for a change.



From Rodeo Drive to the Atlantic Ocean,

Katie’s love for the beauty industry has taken her from coast to coast and back again.



Katie is the epitome of brilliance & glam!

Together, they ARE brilliance.


Sneak peek behind the scenes ⤵