10/14/2025
Hi, I’m Melissa, it has been a year since I have introduced myself so I thought I would share a little bit about me.
1. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 21 years — yes, love stories are kind of my thing.
2. We have 3 children (ages 20, 18, and 16) — so I totally get how fast time flies and why photos matter.
3. We share our home with 3 dogs and 1 cat — which means I’m very comfortable with chaos, fur, and getting pets to pose.
4. I moved to the Pacific Northwest 10 years ago and instantly fell in love with the trees, trails, and cloudy skies.
5. I’ve loved photography since high school — it started in the darkroom and grew into the dream job I never saw coming.
6. I’m a die-hard Taylor Swift fan (since the debut album!) — and yes, there’s a solid chance I’ll reference a lyric during your session.
7. I ran marathons in my 30s— and always have the itch to sign up for “just one more.”
8. I was vegan for many years but not currently— still obsessed with veggie dishes and discovering new plant-based restaurants.
9. I love coffee and Diet Coke — it’s basically my sidekick on long editing days.
10. I’m a little OCD about the details — which means I’ll fix your flyaways, straighten your shirt, and wait for just the right light.
11. Hiking is one of my favorite things — I’m always exploring new trails to use as photo locations (bonus if there’s a view).
12. I love sushi, Thai food and smash burgers.
13. I believe in capturing real, candid moments — the in-between laughs, the quiet glances, the memories you’ll actually feel when you look back.
