Meet Melissa

As a small child, I was given a 110mm camera and there began my love for photography.  I was raised in the suburbs of Kansas City and attended the University of Kansas, starting out in business, only to return to my love of the arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1996.  While in college, I freelanced for a local music magazine, the Renaissance Festival and worked with several local musicians in creating album covers.  I then moved to Wichita and worked in pharmaceutical sales.  But after 10 long years and overcoming a life threatening illness, I have come back to my love of photography and a slower pace lifestyle focusing on my family, friends and God.  I love to spend time with my family and friends and my horses.  I love to travel and capture beautiful images for people to enjoy.  
XOXO,
Melissa

With over 25 years experience in photography MELISSA KELLY is an internationally recognized award winner as one of the leading senior portrait studios in the the Andover, KS area.

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All of our products are PROFESSIONALLY printed by the highest quality lab.  Your portraits are guarenteed to last 80 years and have undergone Melissa's qualiity test to provide long lasting enjoyment. 

She has been trained by several internationally renowned master photographers.

Melissa Kelly became a Certified Professional Photographer in November 2015. And earned her Master Photography degree in 2020. Earning this designation for the Professional Photographers of America after completing an intensive program that measures artistic and technical competence. Melissa is the ONLY working photographer with both her CPP and Master Photography degree in the Wichita area.

Most recently Melissa earned Grand Image Finalist for High School Seniors with Professional Photographers of America, out of thousands of photographers from around the world. In 2019, Melissa earned 1st Place at Shutterfest for High School Seniors and 3rd Place for Illustrative. She also earned 1st Place and 3rd Place at Professional Photographers of America District Print Competition, where over 4,000 photographers submitted images. Melissa has been awarded the Kansas Top Ten Photographers (2017, 2018, 2019), 1st Place for General Exhibit for Women (2017, 2018, 2019), and Overall Highest Score in Portfolio for a 1st time entrant by the Kansas Professional Photographers Association in 2017.

In 2013-14, Melissa was a contribuing fashion photographer for SPLURGE! Magazine, which can be found at local businesses in Wichita, KS. Her work has also been recognized the International Model & Talent Association (IMTA) in New York in 2013 for fashion print and theatrical headshot.