Photo Credit: Ariele Photography

A Little About Me

Melanie Kaplan is a San Diego based photographer whose work focuses on portraiture and is also skilled in shooting events, weddings, engagements and lifestyle photography. Melanie received a Bachelor's degree in Art with a specialization in Photography from Illinois State University in 2013. 

While attending Illinois State University, Melanie was hired on as a staff photographer for the daily student run newspaper, The Vidette. She was promoted to Photo Editor for her last two years at Illinois State, covering events around campus and the community while managing a staff of photographers.

Melanie is currently an AmeriCorps LISC member serving as a Media Educator at Outside theLens, a non-profit organization that empowers youththrough digital media literacy. Youth are encouraged to think creatively, engage in issues that areimportant to them and advocate for social change. 

Her accomplishments include being the 2011 Student Annual Award Recipient of the Josefina Ferran Scholarship Photography Award and winning second place at the 2013 ICPA Shoot Chicago Contest.

For more information on Melanie's work, to get in touch regarding employment opportunities, or to just say hello, feel free to get in touch.

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