A woman with glasses sitting on an orange armchair with a pink camera in her hand, wearing a white t-shirt and distressed jeans, surrounded by wall art and decorations in a cozy room with a wooden floor.
A woman with curly hair wearing glasses, a white t-shirt with a circular logo, a plaid shirt, and ripped jeans, is holding a vintage Polaroid camera and taking a photo. A cat with white and orange fur is in the background among trees, some of which h
A young woman with glasses and long curly brown hair is standing outdoors in a wooded area with leafless trees in the background. She is wearing a white t-shirt with a graphic logo and a red plaid shirt. The photo is taken through a strip of film wit
A young girl with glasses lying on an orange chair holding a pink camera, with a wall decorated with various framed pictures, paintings, and plants behind her.
Person wearing glasses and a plaid shirt peeking through dense green foliage outdoors.

OH HELLO!

I’M MEL!

Your wicked fun photographer.

A woman with curly hair, wearing glasses, a plaid jacket, a white T-shirt, ripped jeans, and rubber boots, stands on a wooden porch holding a chicken in her left arm and taking a photo with a colorful instant camera.

Documenting people’s milestone life moments means the world to me. I have a the most wonderful FRAMILY. Some, blood, some chosen. My love for them is the reason I find so much joy in documenting people who love each other. The humans you surround yourself with make you who you are! You have your people by you for a reason. My aim is to make sure not only you but everyone you love feel like they can be truly themselves in front of the camera.

I’m bad at words and love a lot of things so below is my artistic expression of interests in collage form.

A blue box of Scotch Magic Tape containing two rolls of 1/2 inch by 2592 inches (72 yards) removable tape with a label showing the price of $3.99 and the brand name 'Scotch'.
An old, black and white photographic stereograph showing two women, dressed in long skirts and blouses with wide-brimmed hats, photographing their country cousin in an outdoor setting, likely a field or park, with trees in the background.
A black and white photograph of a couple standing in front of a large rock formation in a desert landscape, with the words 'Nov 2021' handwritten at the bottom.
Close-up of a small brown bird with black eyes and a pointed beak, positioned on a wooden surface against a dark background.
Close-up of a yellow cleaning cloth hanging on a wall.
A man with a beard, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, shirtless, and wearing colorful swim trunks, is kneeling in a small boat and casting a fishing line into a body of water with forested hills in the background.
A torn yellow piece of paper with handwritten text stating "MEL AGE 2 (IT'S EMPTY LOL)".
A sticker with the phrase "Huzzah!" in bold blue letters and an illustration of a knight riding a horse above the text, on a black background.
A circular photograph showing a kitten lying on a wooden floor next to a wooden piece of furniture. In the background, there is a window with outside greenery and a potted plant. Below the photo, the multi-word name 'FREYA' is handwritten in black on a white card.
An old, worn postcard with a red stamp in the top-left corner featuring a silhouette of a person's profile. The postcard has a faded, stained surface with handwritten cursive text on the right side and a circular postmark stamp that reads 'FARLEY JAN 11 130A 140'.
Packaging of a seed packet titled 'Common Wildflowers of the Northeast' with illustrations of various wildflower species and a map of the Northeast region.
A black and white photo of a cat sitting on a windowsill with a background of trees and outdoor scenery. There are jars in front of the cat, and the word 'KAUA'I' written below the photo.
A woman and a young girl smiling and hugging in a wooden room, with a board on the wall behind them and a Mylar balloon to the right.
A yellow ticket for the play 'Lord of the Rings' at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, dated February 20, 2008, at 7:30 PM, seat S15.
The image shows a crumpled plastic bag.
Hand-drawn illustration of pink flowers with detailed black outlines and leaves on lined paper, some weather icons at the top.
Close-up photograph of a single bird feather with a patterned brown, black, and white design, and soft white down at the bottom.
A bird is depicted in mid-flight with its wings spread wide, displaying colorful feathers in shades of green, blue, and black.
A wedding photo of a bride and groom standing together, with the bride holding a bouquet of red roses. The bride is wearing a white lace wedding dress and a floral headpiece, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit with a striped tie and a boutonniere.
Photograph of a llama standing outdoors on a sunny day with trees and rocks in the background, taken through a circular frame.
Cover of a book titled 'American Gothic House Center Eldon, Iowa' featuring a painting of a man with glasses holding a pitchfork and a woman in a black dress with a white collar standing outside a house with Gothic-style windows.
A beige and gray feather with soft textures and a dark central shaft, isolated on a transparent background.
Black and white sketch of Faneuil Hall Square with Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and market stalls, with clouds in the sky.
Partial view of a handwritten letter or postcard in French, with a blue ink stamp indicating Lyon, France, and a note about France.
Close-up view of a bundle of off-white, twisted yarn or thread with a textured surface.
A vintage red hardcover book titled "Weaving You Can Do" by Edith Louise Allen with a worn appearance.
Book cover titled "The Age of Homespun" by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. The cover features a tapestry-like illustration of a rural scene with trees, a house, and two women.
Facade of St. Paul's Cathedral with twin towers, central dome, stairs leading up, statue in front, fountain, and people walking in the square.
Copy of a handwritten letter dated August 23, 1907, with cursive writing on aged paper.
A young girl dressed in a costume, holding a pumpkin-shaped container, standing on a wooden floor with textured wall background.
Close-up of a red train seat reservation ticket with travel details, including class, start date, train number, passengers, and seat reservation information.
The ticket for the Apollo Victoria Theatre for the show Wicked, date February 21, 2008, at 7:30 PM, dress circle seating, ticket price £50, with a blue and white Monarch of Texas logo on blue strip.
Black and white line drawing of a kitchen shelf filled with bottles, jars, and glasses. The shelf is surrounded by a floral patterned background, with two small window-like structures at the bottom.
A close-up of a brown and white bird feather with intricate patterns and textures.
A painting of a woman in a flowing light-colored dress, sitting on a velvet chair, with a red drape behind her and a classical architecture background, attributed to François Gérard, titled Madame Récamier, from 1805, housed at Musée Carnavalet in Paris.
Penguins at the Sand Diego Zoo 1970