get to know me
hi, i’m melanie
Film photographer and Super 8 videographer specializing in raw, intentional, and emotional documentation.
Photo and video has shaped me into who I am today. Someone who depends on these mediums to archive my life. When we look back at our past selves, moments and loved ones, photo and video bring these moments back to life.
When I am working, I hold this thought in my mind. These are the photos and videos people are going to depend on when looking back on their most important moments. With a combination of simplicity and creativity, I work to create a thoughtful representation of your moments.
When I’m not working, I love travelling, discovering food, spending time with my family, gardening and crafting.
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Without getting too technical, I find that film provides a far more forgiving photo as opposed to digital. The light, colours and contrasts are very hard to produce on a digital camera. It is a unique experience.
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Film photography holds such a nostalgic and dreamy feel. Unlike everything in today’s day and age, it forces you to slow down and really capture the moment. Waiting for your photos to come back rather than seeing them on a screen in the moment, creates a bond between the client and shooter. It allows the client to put all your trust into the vision and the photographers eye.
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Super 8 videography is film, but in motion. It is another extremely forgiving medium that captures a dreamlike quality frame for frame. The client tends to love the sound of the camera and the feel of being in front of it.
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Unfortunately, the film is a test of patience. Unlike a digital camera, the film in my camera is shot on a film roll. The photos are only available after they are taken out of the canister and developed. Although I promise it’s worth the wait.
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Documentation and archiving memories through photo and video has to be where my passion comes from. Documenting moments in a way where you can look back and feel what you felt from that moment in your life is what I strive to produce in every photo.
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Photos and videos are tangible and physical moments of the past. Investing in a capturer who is passionate and invested in this art is vital for having these tangible moments archived.