As a small child, I was given a 110mm camera and there began my love for photography. I was raised in the suburbs of Kansas City and attended the University of Kansas, starting out in business, only to return to my love of the arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1996. While in college, I freelanced for a local music magazine, the Renaissance Festival and worked with several local musicians in creating album covers. I then moved to Wichita and worked in pharmaceutical sales. But after 10 long years and overcoming a life threatening illness, I have come back to my love of photography and a slower pace lifestyle focusing on my family, friends and God. I have an awsome, patient and kind husband of 11 years. As well as three amazing, wonderful and brillant children. My oldest son attends college and has a passion for archery. My middle son loves mathmatics and Legos, while my precious daughter seems to be following in the direction of the arts. I love to spend time with my family and friends, travel and capture beautiful images for people to enjoy. Much love, Melissa Melissa Kelly is a contributing fashion photographer for SPLURGE! Magazine, which can be found at local businesses in Wichita, KS. She is a member of the Professional Photographers Association and the Kansas Professional Photographers Association. In addition, she has been recognized by OnOne Software for her portraiture work as well as celebrity and fashion photographer, Michelle Moore for her work with teens. Her work has also been recognized by the International Model & Talent Association (IMTA) in New York in 2013 for fashion print and theatrical headshot. Melissa Kelly has had the opportunity to work with internationally renowned photographers, Julie Klassmeyer, Lindsay Adler, and Beth Forrester, gaining an invaluable education in posing, lighting and post production.