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
IMAGN / USA Today
SNOW Magazine
• Through these media outlets I have had the opportunity to shoot:
MLS - Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers - Current
FIFA - Club World Cup 2025
Rufby - New Zealand All Blacks vs Ireland Rugby 2025
HSBC Rugby 7's tournament, Vancouver BC 2025
WHL and NHL - Portland Winterhawks
NFL - Seattle Seahawks
Soccer - WPSL, NPSL, WPL WPL2
Special Olympics USA Games - worked for Rod Mar
• Through Zuma Press I have don't photography for many local arts,
culture and entertainment. Pacific NW Ballet, Whyn, Whym Dance Company, Cultural Events, Concets, Volunteer Park Park Trust Summer Concerts, KNKX, and more.
Sports Team Currently Shooting for
Comeback Sports
Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Cascade and Tempest Ultimate Frisbee
Seattle Seawolves Rugby, Seattle Rugby 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 • Yam Hill Valley Vineyards
• OHSU • Key Light+Shadow • Seattle Public Schools
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 - 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.