HI, I’M MELISSA

This studio was born out of a place in my heart that wanted to create a home for people of all shapes, sizes, genders, sexualities, and mental status. I wanted to create a space where people can pause from the chaos of life, and just be with themselves in an honest way, not having to conform, contort, or mask. A place where just ‘being’ is worthy enough of being seen, photographed, and celebrated.

I have spent the past 14 years photographing stories across the globe, having been published in numerous publications, and have now come “home” for the first time to a studio.

I want to strip away all of the noise to photograph humanity in their most honest and authentic places. The space is simple, but the stories are powerful.

YOU ARE ENOUGH AND

YOUR STORY IS WORTH BEING TOLD.

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