Melanie Shoots Photos

06/16/2026

As a life long cyclist myself, the message behind the World Naked Bike Ride events has always hit home. After a lifetime of near misses with vehicles, the "can you see us now" (if we are naked) tagline never loses its impact! I had the accidental honor this year of riding shotgun, while shooting for the French Quarter Journal. Crowds were already lining up for the Pride Parade which followed. For the full photo storyboard click the link in comments below - and please tag and share!

06/13/2026

Three amazing women singer songwriters brought their special songs to the historic 100 Men D.B.A. Hall stage - Dusky Waters Teena May and Symone French. Waters and May are the founders of BlackAmericana Fest in New Orleans, which takes place in September. It is African American Music Appreciation Month and this Freedom Summer Concert in the historic Chitlin Circuit venue called to the ancestors whose history and blessings were palpable!

06/11/2026

15 Minutes Photo Gallery for the Shoofly Magazine.

15 Minutes, May 2026: Sold out! River Eckert blew the roof off last Friday on the historic 100 Men Hall stage. ​The 16-year-old keyboard prodigy, together with his band (dad Jake on guitar and vocals), delivered an unforgettable night of live music. - Pho

05/29/2026

Hip replacement surgery messed up my music festival plans this season - but getting to shoot this beautiful senior was a lovely distraction!

05/26/2026

River Eckert and his band blew the 100 Men D.B.A. Hall out on Friday night! This sold-out-plus event set the stage on fire. Stay tuned for the 15 Minute Photo Gallery at The Shoofly Magazine coming soon!

04/25/2026

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02/21/2026

Every Mardi Gras I always think - this is the best year yet! This year I had the honor of shooting the morning kick off Zulu parade for the French Quarter Journal who crushed it better than ever. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AjHSsJ26h/

02/06/2026

It was a special four day weekend on the MS Gulf Coast! Hancock County Library System held its annual Homegrown Literary Arts Festival, featuring a multitude of award winning writers, and many, many special events. Looking forward to next year!

12/11/2025

The 8th Annual Improvisations Gala celebrated Storyville: Sounds of the Rising Sun, on Saturday December 6, 2025 at New Orleans Jazz Museum With guest emcee Charisse Gibson TV It was an unforgettable night of nonstop revelry with music across five stages, burlesque, Baby Dolls, gaming tables, food, cocktails, and an auction! Dee Dee Bridgewater Bobby Rush Kermit Ruffins Andrews & the Crescent City All Stars Charisse Gibson TV

for River Beats New Orleans

11/30/2025

What an amazing night! A Tribute to Art Neville & Eddie Bo - benefitting The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic - was an all-star tribute at featuring Jon Cleary George Porter Jr. Kyle Rousseau among many, many, other best of the best NOLA musicians! With LeBron Joseph and Dr Peggy Honoré.

Shot for River Beats New Orleans