I can’t wait to capture your story.

But first, want to know mine?

I’m Melissa, your friendly elder millennial MidCoast neighbor who’s been taking photos since the early aughts. I have a deep love for small details, natural light, seeing the creative process, and celebrating small business.

A photo session with me is like hanging out with an old friend…who just happens to be holding a camera. No awkward posing. No stiff headshots. Just authentic, brand-rooted storytelling. 

I’m here to follow you around on a steamy summer day as you wildcraft herbs, capture the intimate details as you work on your craft while peering over your shoulder, or get down in the dirt while documenting your harvest.

I work with Maine-based makers, artisans, and small businesses with an adventurous, earthy soul to tell the story of what they do and how they do it.

When I’m not capturing the story of folks like you, you’ll probably find me reading some trashy romantasy novel, tending my garden, or working on craft project. My camera batteries will always be charged, but I’ll likely roll up to our photo session covered in cat hair. 

If you see me out and about, don’t be shy, and say hello! I’m often having a slushy at the Alna Store, grabbing a coffee at Treats, or walking my dog at Dodge Point. 

Melissa has done many photoshoots for my business, and I always eagerly await gallery delivery day! Whether she is photographing products for a shop update, behind the scenes in a workshop, or fending off mosquitos in the flower gardens, she always captures beautiful images.

As someone who isn’t usually comfortable having her photo taken, I appreciate Melissa’s direction and patience. Having cohesive, professional images to represent my business has increased my sales and content interaction, and has made me feel more confident about my creations. I highly recommend Melissa for any photography vision you have in mind.

- Maria, Fogwood Gardens & Silybum Arts

I worked with Melissa to get photos of my weaving studio and products. She was professional, personable, and made being in front of the camera easy. 

I love her eye for detail; the styled products shots she took are some of my favorites.Bonus: she loves animals and seamlessly welcomed my very curious cat into our photo shoot!

- Hilary, Cultivated Thread

We worked with Melissa right before our business launched, and couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. 

Before we opened, we needed to show our experience top to bottom on our website to help guests understand our experience. Melissa spent time with us both before and during the shoot thinking through what images we needed, and then captured them perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with Melissa’s work and collaborative nature to convey our business authentically.

- Ashley and Kyle, Waterstruck Wellness

She put me right at ease as I worked through several projects and she captured photos of my process and my finished goods.

I'm often working quickly to create my products and rarely slow down enough to document the work in action.  Melissa's eye for space, objects, and light helped capture a sense of intimacy and closeness, making it possible even for folks viewing online to feel like they are right there looking over my shoulder as I carve.

- Eric, Village Handcraft

Pricing + Process

My photos are done in natural light and my style has be called organic, authentic, earthy, moody, and honest. I tend to take mostly candid photos to capture your creative process and loosely posed portraits. 

Sessions start at $300. Let’s chat and make a plan. Then, I’ll come to your space or your workshop—studio, farm, kitchen, mossy swap, campsite, shop—and we’ll have fun and laugh while I document your process, details, and the experience of your work.

After our shoot, I’ll edit your photos within two weeks, and send you a link for you to download. These can be used for press, social media, websites, and general marketing.