A note from Melissa
Hi There!
Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know a little more about me and my business. I can’t wait to get to know you! When I don’t have a camera in my hand you can typically find me biking around my neighborhood, hanging with my husband and four rescued lap dogs, Mabel, Queenie, Chloe, and Lulu, volunteering with the Center for Birds of Prey, or doing home improvement projects for our property investing business @HouseThingsAndStuff.
Photography truly is my passion and I am so grateful that I have amazing clients who entrust me to document the most important and special moments in life. I especially love photographing families and couples- there are so many moments of joy, playfulness, and silliness. Whether this is the most important day of your life, or a special celebration of your loved ones, I am delighted to have the opportunity to document your moments and your love. XO, Melissa
THe history
About The Business
I am a professional full-time photographer based in Mount Pleasant, SC servicing families and couples with photography throughout the local area including Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island. I originally found my passion for creativity early in life when I formally studied photography by attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA. Immediately after college in 2010, I focused on mastering my craft by making photography a full-time career, working as a studio manager and freelance photographer for a local studio. In 2015 I started my own business and I now specialize in what inspires me the most- lifestyle family & couple photography on the beach.
My other business
Property Investing
My entrepreneurial spirit has never been one to sit still, so in 2020 my husband and I expanded our creative energy into property investing. Since then, we’ve owned both short‑term and mid‑term rentals, as well as a rural barn wedding venue that we renovated during Covid. These days, we’re focusing on fix‑and‑flip projects throughout the Charleston area — a blend of design, vision, and transformation that I love just as much as photography.
You can follow along our journey on IG @HouseThingsAndStuff where we share behind the scenes, interior design, DIY’s, thrifting, and tips for property investing! We love to connect with others who have an interest in all things real estate & design so don’t hesitate to reach out!