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.
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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:
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Media Outlets and Publications Currently Shooting For
Zuma Press - Sports, News, Performing Arts
IMAGN / USA Today - Sports
SNOW Magazine - Ski Racing
--> Through these media outlets I have had the opportunity to shoot:
• MLS - Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers - Current
• NWSL - Seattle Reign, Portland Thorn - Current
• FIFA - Club World Cup 2025
• Skiing - FIS Wold Cup - Sun Valley 2025, Colorado 2026
• Rufby - New Zealand All Blacks vs Ireland Rugby 2025
• Rugby - Touch Rugby Nationals - 2025
• PDX - National 7's Tournament 2024
• HSBC Rugby 7's tournament, Vancouver BC 2025, 2026
• WHL and NHL - Portland Winterhawks and Seattle Kraken
• NFL - Seattle Seahawks
• Soccer - WPSL, NPSL, WPL WPL2
• Special Olympics USA Games - worked for Rod Mar
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Sports Team Currently Shooting for
• Comeback Sports
• Seattle Seawolves Rugby, USMLR
• Seattle Rugby Club, WAC 7's and Seattle Touch Rugby - Men's, Women's
• Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
• Cascade and Tempest Ultimate Frisbee
• Seattle Seawolves Rugby, Seattle Rugby Club
• University of Washington Pickleball Club
• University of Washington Men's and Women's Rugby
• University of Washington Women's Hockey
• Reign Academy WPSL Team
• Seattle Polo Club, La Conner polo Club, Vancouver BC Polo Club,
• Spokane Polo Club, Rose City Polo Club, / US Polo Association
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Photography Clients:
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• 7 Hair Salon • All Starr Auto Glass • Seattle Sounders Women
• Revival Ink • Odin Brewing • am Hill Valley Vineyards
• OHSU • Key Light+Shadow • Seattle Public Schools
• Seattle Public School • Seattle ART Museum
• Seattle Education Association • KNKX Jazz Radio Seattle
• Volunteer Park Trust • Seattle Japanese Gardens
• Pacific NW Ballet • Whym Whym Dance Company
• Heffner Model Management • International Kids Runway
• Helly Hansen • Moore Theater - Education
Education and Continuing Education:
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• 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
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• 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
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• Photographic Center NW - Long Shot
• Photographic Center NW - Metro Buss Contest
• Hot One In Action - Button Contest
• Fusion Beads - Jewelry Design
• Blue Sky Gallery - No String Attached Show
• Tagged - 5 piece collection on being bullied
• Conversation in Education - 12 piece collection
• Local Color Gallery - Street Photography- Solo and with my students
Fun Fact:
• My name MEL is not only the first 3 letters of my name,
but is also my initials.