My Story


I'm Mel — a documentary-style elopement and couples photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia, and happiest in the outdoors. My favorite shots are rarely the posed ones — they're the in-between moments, the ones you'd have forgotten if I hadn't been there.


My love for photography began as a childhood tradition of trading disposable cameras on family trips, but it evolved into a mission to celebrate connection. With a background in marketing and psychology from the University of Miami, I approach every shoot with both a creative eye and a focus on what matters most: making you feel seen, celebrated, and completely at ease.


I believe that a great photo is the result of a great experience. I specialize in sessions that feel warm, collaborative, and true to who you are. Whether you're marking a milestone, capturing a new chapter, or simply documenting your life as it is now, I’m here to help you hold onto those moments in a way that feels authentic and timeless. Let’s create something beautiful together.

The Houston Chronicle

Interior Design Highlight

For this project, I was asked to photograph an interior remodeling of a 60ft catamaran for the design and fabrics company. The story was then published in The Houston Chronicle, displaying these photos in the story online and in print.

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Times Square Billboard Feature

Using My Passion to Drive Change


“One of my images was featured on a Billboard in Times Square, NYC to help end the stigma around mental health through the Quell Foundation's board.”