East coaster turned Desert dweller!
My name is Melanie (Mel),
the founder of the theshadyhipster Photo & Media. Over the last decade of creating, learning about self-expression and storytelling. I found where my passion is grounded on. That's creating memorable and impactful experiences outdoors or in the studio. I use my cinematic, vibrant, and true-tone-color style to connect to allow every story to be accurately documented in an artistic manner. 
Every story, I've captured has been brought to the present with my very detailed and comprehensive planning and process afterward. I've made it so you can be as present and WORRY FREE as possible.