Melissa started out in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis with her first camera when she was 5. Motivated by a long line of photographers, she was always after "the perfect shot." Melissa began her career with an internship in 2001 & later finished a degree in Visual Communications. Melissa has been working both contract and freelance photography ever since.
     A former camp councelor, Melissa has a knack for working with children and pets. She is an active member of the community with memberships to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Photographer's Ascociation. Melissa feels that
it's important to keep up with the industry and give back to the community.