Melina is a professional portrait photographer and self-portrait artist. “I am inspired by the elements of the human body and earth. Both symbolize natural beauty. These connected systems that support life fascinate me. Together, they are an endless source of inspiration” She captures exceptional visual poetry with a rhythm you have to see in order to hear.

Born in Chicago, IL and raised in Jacksonville FL. Melina picked up the camera as a tool to document her life and the lives around her. This new hobby acted as a source of therapy, that turned into a passion, and eventually led the way into a professional career.

In addition to my Professional work, I’ve taken a deeper dive into analog photography. Having fun experimenting with alternative photographic processes.