SHOT BY MELISSA

My work is represented and licensed by the agency Kintzing. Please contact licensing@kintzing.com if you would like to inquire about using any of my images.

Hi my name is Melissa, I'm a Photographer + Creative Director based in London. My work specialises in music, culture + events.

My visual journey began as a guerilla-style documentary shooter capturing subcultures across UK’s dancefloors. From new generation Ska heads in Brighton, to London’s squat ravers -later delving into other realms of the sonic spectrum. Everything I have shot since those early heady days comes from this informed place of respect and understanding of my homeplace’s musical landscape and the cultures that have been forged and emerged from here. My imagery is rooted in a deep love of celebrating sound and the people that champion it, so authenticity, empathy and intention is always held at the helm  of my work- both in front of and behind the lens. 

        Whilst my heart very much lies with music, I have taken the vibrancy of my experience shooting dancefloors and stages to other ends of the cultural sphere- shooting campaigns for Ellesse, Spotify, Hinge, Berghaus, Hunza G, Squarespace + (extended list of previous clients below).  With a high-energy and creative approach to my work, I work directly with talent + ther management  to generate concepts and ideas for shoots to stylistically bring impactive visuals.

For examples of work not featured on this site such as festival, corporate and lifestyle imagery, please contact info@shotbymelissa.com for a private portfolio link.