Born: Batavia, NY

Education: School of Visual Arts, BFA Photography

Melissa has been involved with photography since the 1970s, utilizing it as her principal medium for creative expression. Her body of work critically examines the emotional dimensions of memory, the significance of place and belonging, and the distinctive qualities of particular locations that generate a deep sense of connection.

Melissa currently resides in the northwest corner of Connecticut.

Exhibitions

• Southeast Center For Photography, Online Exhibit, Forgotten, September-October 2025 (group)

• Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan, CT, 45th Annual Photography Show, February-March 2025 (group)

• Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT, Small Works, July-August 2025 (group)

Media

• Visual Poetry Journal, September 2025