When I’m not working…
I’m probably spending time with my husband and our three boys, getting out around horses, or finding another excuse to wear my cowboy boots.
I’m equally happy dressed up for a night out or covered in dirt after an afternoon at the ranch.
My faith, my family, and the people I surround myself with mean the world to me.
I’m someone who loves having something to work toward. New ideas, new experiences, new goals. But I’m also learning that there’s a lot to be said for slowing down and enjoying what’s already right in front of you.
Even when what’s right in front of you is three boys arguing over absolutely nothing.
So why the website?
Because I wanted somewhere to bring it all together.
Not just photography. Not just writing. Not another business page.
A place for the things I’m creating, the thoughts I want to share, the people and projects I care about, and all the little things that make life interesting.
I’ve never believed that we have to be just one thing, and I don’t intend to start now.
So whether you’re here for the work, the writing, or you’re just curious about the woman behind it all, welcome.
A little bit of everything. All of it me.
- Melanie
So, who's Melanie?
Well, that depends on the day.
I’m a wife, mom of three boys, photographer, writer, and creative at heart. I’m also someone who firmly believes you can have more than one passion in life. In fact, I highly recommend it.
I’m based in Cochrane, Alberta, where life is a mix of raising my boys, building things I’m proud of, and making the most of whatever opportunities come my way.
I’ve always had a creative streak, and somewhere along the way, I realized I didn’t have to choose just one way to use it.
Photography, writing, design, events, content creation… I love it all. But what I love even more is taking an idea and actually making something happen.
And I’ve gotten pretty good at that.
A few things I’ve been up to:
I run Dust & Daydreams Photography, where I get to capture families, couples, and moments that deserve to be remembered.
I work in social media and content creation, and I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with some pretty great businesses and people along the way.
I’m also the founder of Women of Wisdom, a community I created because I wanted to bring women together for real conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful connection. What started as an idea became a room full of around 80 women at our first event. Pretty cool, if you ask me.
I’ve taken on design projects, planned events, and found myself saying yes to opportunities that have turned into some of my favourite experiences.
I like a challenge. I love a good idea. And I especially love seeing what happens when you put the two together.
