Seeking the magical in the mundane.
PHOTOGRAPHY BIO:
With 20 years of experience, Mel Barlow is an internationally recognized photographer who has been commissioned for commercial, lifestyle, editorial and high-profile projects worldwide.
She is drawn to environmental and lifestyle portraiture and still life photography incorporating common threads of texture, airy spaces and clean lines. Her photographic sensibility creates raw, personal images that evoke a range of emotions.
Mel's natural attention to detail, along with the ebb and flow of her process, leads to the effortless capturing of a subject's true essence. Her ability to intuitively anticipate and read a person's sentiment is apparent while she's shooting and is reflected beautifully in her photos.
CLIENTS: Brides, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Hughes, Chris Paul, Departures, Grace Ormonde, Martha Stewart, One Kings Lane, PDN, Random House Publishing, Reshma Shetty, Serena Williams, Sports Illustrated, The Hollywood Reporter, Tiny Atlas, The Knot, Vanity Fair and Vogue.
GARDEN DESIGN + CONSULTING BIO:
Mel Barlow, a self-taught garden visionary, transforms ordinary landscapes into extraordinary spaces of beauty and tranquility. Her work includes projects like Hollyhawk, where a simple yard was reimagined into a serene garden sanctuary, and Lavenwood, a thriving cut flower garden and community event space. Through these and other endeavors, Mel has quickly established herself as a rising talent in the field, blending artistry with horticulture to create environments and community where both people and nature can flourish. With a deep connection to nature and a creative eye, Mel brings life to every project she touches, crafting spaces that inspire and nurture those who experience them.
CLIENTS: Lavenwood Farms, Hollyhawk + Vulgaris Herbs
