I am Melanie, and I live in Northern California. I am a creative photographer who specializes in capturing the beauty and diversity of the natural world, from majestic mountains and vineyards to stunning sunsets and flowers. I also enjoy documenting my travels; the scenery, the architecture, and the people - hopefully inspiring others to get out of their comfort zone and travel to unfamiliar places.
My passion for photography can be traced back to when I was 12, and I received an instamatic camera. In my early 20's, I was a travel agent, and had the opportunity to travel to Europe. I borrowed my brother's Pentax camera and shot 14 rolls of film-capturing the beautiful landscapes. architecture, and people of each place we visited. My husband and I continue to travel to Europe, but I have gone digital.
When I was in my early 30's, I lived on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe and fell in love with photography all over again...so many amazing photo opportunities! It was while living in Tahoe that I took my one and only photography class.
I enjoy photographing the flowers in my garden, but I am most passionate about photographing scenic landscapes. Being outside in nature allows me to slow down, live in the moment, and appreciate the beauty around me.
It makes me happy that I can share some of my work with you. Hopefully my photos will inspire you or move you in some way.
Photo credit: Stephanie Arino / Nice, France