Hi, I'm Melissa.

Creative director, photographer, and certified bossypants at Brazen House. I built this blog because writing is my other great love (ADHD says hi). Consider this your invite into my messy, creative brain.

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So… I did a thing.

And by “a thing” I mean I accidentally rebranded my whole business while drinking iced coffee and having an identity crisis.

(It’s fine. We’re fine. Everything’s fine.)

Here’s the deal:
When I started Brazen House, I was focused on honest, soulful portraits – just me, my camera, and a mission to help people feel seen.

No ring lights. No stiff poses. No fake smiles. Just real humans doing cool sh*t.

But then something kinda unexpected happened…
I looked up, and suddenly I was working with business owners.
Creative humans.
People launching things, building bold things – who didn’t just need a photo.
They needed a presence.

A vibe.
A brand that actually looked like the energy they bring to the table IRL.
Something more than a blurry logo from 2014 and a website that screams “I built this during nap time.”

And that’s when I realized: I don’t just take photos. I help people show up.

So… I followed the breadcrumbs.
And now I’m finally ready to say it out loud:

Brazen House is becoming a full-on creative studio.

Photography. Websites. Brand storytelling.

All designed to help bold, brilliant humans show up like they own the place.
(And they do. You do.)

Still me. Still the same safe, fun, let’s-make-magic-together energy.

Still the same deep love for making you feel like that girl in front of the camera.
Just with a few more tools to make the whole thing click.

✨ Brand photography
✨ Customized websites done in weeks, not months
✨ Visual storytelling that helps real business owners look as legit as they actually are

No BS. No industry fluff. Just strategic, stylish, super-aligned branding support from someone who knows what it’s like to wear 17 hats and still forget where you put your keys.

The new website isn’t live yet – but I’ve been behind the scenes building it like a woman possessed.

You’re getting the inside scoop before it all officially launches. (Spoiler: it’s gonna be GOOD.)

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sliding into your inbox with:
📌 Behind-the-scenes chaos (the fun kind)
📌 Little pep talks to keep you going
📌 Visual tips to help your brand feel like you again
📌 And a few launch gifts because, honestly, gifting is my love language

Whether you’ve booked with me in the past or just lurk in the best way – your presence means the world.
If you’ve been craving a glow-up that doesn’t require a personality transplant, stay close.

We’re just getting started.
Let’s make this season brazen.

xo, Melissa

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BRAZEN HOUSE

Hi, I’m Melissa, the founder of Brazen House. My dream is to create authentic visuals, confident storytelling, and have a heck of a good time while doing it.

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