Hello I am Melissa and I live in Alaska originally from New Jersey and no we do not act like the Jersey Shore ; ) I love photography because it allows me to soulfully search and create beauty in other areas where people see blanks I see a wonderful photo. Its become part of my life and I can not do with out it. I am currently trying to learn all I can about lighting, I am self taught and the internet has become my biggest mentor and teacher thanks to other friendly photographers and sites like Strobox. I believe in paying it forward and kind souls. I shoot with a Canon 5d Marks ii, prime 50 lens and also own a 100 macro 100. I am a rambler because I have so many thoughts in my head and feel like I need to get them out all at once before they disappear lol. I truly enjoy strobox and hope to share more of my work with the community here.