Hi there! I’m Melissa
Hi, I’m Melissa Jin, a wedding photographer based in Boston, MA. I grew up always believing that I needed to get a good education and a stable job to be successful. And so with that belief, I studied Computer Engineering and moved out to San Francisco to work in tech. But the creative inside of me never felt fulfilled with this life. Now, I’m on a mission to prove my younger self wrong. My dream is to build a business I am proud of, doing work that inspires me.
My passion for photography started as a middle-schooler when I picked up my parents’ old camera to take pictures on a vacation. I was delighted by the beautiful landscapes I could capture. From there, I watched through countless youtube videos, learning about all the camera settings and techniques used to create different effects. But when I looked through old photos, I quickly realized the pictures I were most drawn to were the ones with people in them. There was just something so special about an image of someone deep in a belly laugh, or of a groom stealing glances of his bride when he thinks no one is watching.
My goal now is to blend the systems building knowledge I learned from being an engineer, with my artistic side to create a service that delivers a great customer experience, and captures memories that last a lifetime.
Fun Facts About Me
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My fitness journey stemmed from a multi-year long bout of chronic back pain. After my pain healed, I took up cross-fit classes to build strength and prevent future injuries. Little did I know that these classes now provide me with the strength to carry all my camera equipment on long days.
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Living in a city with the oldest subway system in the US and roads built for horse-drawn carriages, not cars, I’ve found that biking is usually the easiest and fastest way to get around. You’ll find be biking all-year round - in rain and the cold. The only times I don’t bike are in snow and ice.