ABOUT MELISSA

*check out my blog as well: MeltedLight.com

I'm based out of the Indianapolis area, but am available to travel upon request.

I am pulled mostly toward artistic portraits as well as documenting people and events in their raw environments and beautiful moments.

I consider photography my artistic expression, and along with writing, I could be perfectly happy and fulfilled the rest of my life in creating it.

I love the idea of photographing things in unexpected places. I'm inspired by the past, like starlets of black and white movies and Victorian bustle-clad beauties, as well as quiet outdoor stillness, things dark & mysterious, European style, New York City, haunting music, bohemian lifestyles and much more.

I truly love coffee beans. And devil's food. I'm a perpetual insomniac. I have 4 fur children only (for now) with my husband of 11 years. I love indie music. I'm a mixture of idealism and skepticism. I cry crossing long bridges. My right pinky is crooked.


I currently shoot with
:

  • Canon 5D
  • canon ef 50mm f1.4
  • canon ef 85mm f1.8
  • canon ef 16-35mm f2.8L USM II
  • canon ef 135mm f2L USM
  • tamron sp 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di LD
  • 1 Alien Bee 1600 flash unit
  • 1 Alien Bee 800 flash unit
  • 1 Alien Bee Beauty Dish
  • 1 canon 430 flash
  • 2 Vivitar 285's
  • 3 plus II pocket wizards
  • 2 45" photoflex umbrellas
  • 5-in-1 large reflectors