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My photography journey began during my childhood when I regularly enjoyed watching nature documentaries with my family, sparking dreams of experiencing the enchanting world of animals. I also think it was heavily influenced by seeing tigers in those shows, and my dad telling me to enjoy it because they would probably be gone by the time I grew up.

A 2019 college trip to the Maasai Mara in Kenya changed my photography from a fun hobby to something I take seriously. After that trip, I became more committed to learning better techniques, seeking out local wildlife, sharing it on Instagram, and eventually getting published in some independent magazines.

My current work focuses on local wildlife stories, particularly Barred Owls, to showcase that “wild” can be something you find right at home.

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melissa [at] melissa-alves.com

July 30, 2019