Monthly:November 2025

Why I Never Would Have Made It in the Corporate World Years ago, I was doing a location shoot for a big corporation called ROLM. We were set up in their offices in San Jose, using a massive conference room with one entire wall made of glass. That wall looked out onto a sea of cubicles—classic corporate territory. The main focus of the shoot was the people seated around the conference table, but I wanted to add a little life […]

Yes, it’s true! To demonstrate firsthand just how beautiful and professional iPhone photography can be, I’ll be exhibiting prints in local public venues. The latest show will be held at The Red Rock in Mountain View, featuring a collection titled “NaturePlants.” You can explore the series online at melphoto.com/portfolios/nature If you’re in the area—especially if you’re a skeptic—come see what kind of stunning images your iPhone is capable of capturing. Or better yet, sign up for a class and start creating […]