Melissa Barnes

Melissa B. is a seasoned Commercial Photographer and Photo Producer with over two decades of experience at Melissa Barnes Photography since March 2001, specializing in food, product, and lifestyle imagery for notable clients such as Dole, Blaze Pizza, and Safeway. In addition to leading large-scale photo and video shoots, Melissa oversees production logistics, team management, and post-production processes, while maintaining a contemporary understanding of photography trends. Since February 2014, Melissa has also served as a Product Photographer for Teleflora, where responsibilities include managing studio sets, ensuring cohesive lighting protocols, and collaborating with art directors and floral stylists to deliver high-quality images for e-commerce and marketing purposes. Proficient in tools like Photoshop, Phase One, and Capture One, Melissa effectively balances multiple projects and maintains strong client relationships.