A woman with blonde hair is getting her makeup done by two makeup artists; one is applying lipstick, and the other is doing her eyeshadow or eyebrow.

Hi, I’m Melissa.

A Tulsa based photographer specializing in documentary photography

A woman lying in a hospital bed holding her newborn baby after delivery.
A young girl dressed in a red and white outfit with a white hat, riding a vintage rocking horse in a cozy living room with wood-paneled walls, heavy patterned curtains, and various furniture and electronics around.
Three people playing a game of pickleball outdoors on a concrete court, with cars and trees in the background.
A young girl with blonde hair wearing a pink and white striped outfit, smiling and standing on a concrete surface, holding a yellow wheelbarrow containing a large fish. The background features a dark body of water and some grass.

I believe:

  • I believe ordinary days deserve to be remembered.

  • I believe photographs become more valuable with time.

  • I believe children should see themselves in family albums.

  • I believe homes tell stories.

  • I believe the people we love deserve to be documented in every season of life.

  • I believe memory is fragile.

  • I believe photographs help us hold onto what time cannot.

Black and white photo of preteen ballet dancers on stage

Because bios are boring -let’s skip to the fun stuff

  • Neon Goodwill Outlet Sign Lit Up at Night in Tulsa

  • Man with Arkansas hat, with his hands folded over his guitar and a smile on his face

  • Mom holding baby and blowdrying girl's hair

  • The illuminated exterior of the Colosseum at night, showing its stone arches and ancient architecture.

  • Disney's Robin Hood Fox Still from Movie

  • Cows in Tall Grass on Farm

  • A park ranger shows children Mount Rushmore through a large glass window in a visitor center, with the sculpture of Mount Rushmore visible outside against a partly cloudy sky.

  • Box of old family photos

  • Tabby Cat Laying on Small Child's Lap Staring at Camera