ABOUT MEL
Born and raised in the NW I am a gal of many things. Four seasons, skiing,
rain and evergreens. Coastal waters, coffee, and blue jeans.
I spend my days working as an instructional assistant in a special ed
elementary classroom. In my spare time you can find me making jewelry,
doing photography, and graphic design.
Sports Photography:
Seattle Sounders, MLS Soccer - Zuma Press
Reign, NWSL Soccer -Zuma Press
Seattle Storm - Zuma Press
Seattle Seahawks - Zuma Press
UW Soccer - Zuma Press
UW Womens Hockey - Head Photographer
Seattle Seawolves. NRL Rugby - one of 3 team photographers
Seattle Tempest and Cascade Ultimate Frisbee - One of 2 Head Photographers
Sea Dragons - XFL Football - Zuma Press
OSA, PAC NW, WPSL/NPSL Soccer - Head Photographer
Seattle Cascades - one of two team photographers
Seattle Polo Club, NPA - Head Photographer
Special Olympics USA Games - worked for Rod Mar
Hockey: Seattle Kraken Team Store - Seattle Kraken
Clients:
• 7 Hair Salon • All Starr Auto Glass • Seattle Sounders Women
• Revival Ink • Odin Brewing • Yam Hill Valley Vineyards
• OHSU • Key Light+Shadow • Seattle Public Schools
Education and Continuing Education:
BS - Communications and Science Education - Portland State University
Study Abroad - Center For Digital Imaging and Sound - British Columbia
Certificate - Museum Studies - University of Washington
Certificate - Photography - University of Washington
Masters - Special Education (currently) - University of Washington
Studied Photography with Peter Schutter - Apprentice for Ansel Adams
Took classes for many years at the Photographic Center NW, Fusion Beads,
and Dava Beads.
Awards & Galleries
Photographic Center NW - Long Shot - 3 separate years
Photographic Center NW - Metro Buss Contest - 1 year
Hot One In Action - Button Contest - 2 separate years
Fusion Beads - Sounders Bracelet on display - Peyote Stitch - my design
Blue Sky Gallery - No String Attached Show
• Tagged - 5 piece collection on being bullied
• Conversation in Education - 12 piece collection
Local Color Gallery - 2 separate shows in Street Photography
Fun Fact:
My name MEL is not only the first 3 letters of my name, but is also my initals.