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"Phantasm"
Phantasm n. [L. phantasma. See {Phantom}, and {Fantasm}.}
1. An image formed by the mind, and supposed to be real or material; a shadowy or airy appearance; sometimes, an optical illusion; a phantom; a dream.
They be but phantasms or apparitions. --Sir W. Raleigh.
A mental image or representation of a real object; a fancy; a notion. --Cudworth
2: a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"
Hi, My name is Melissa.
I have been an artist since I was a wee one. I love Drawing, writing Poetry, Paranormal Investigating, and Photography of course.
Phantasm Photography has been a pipe dream of mine for many years.
I love to photograph beauty of life intermingling with death. My main focus right now is Artistic Portraiture. I don't just do "dark" photography, only mainly. :)
I also very much like capturing the beauty of the human form in nature. Photographing very old Architechture, buildings that are decrepid or in or near ruin thrill me, and add a model into the mix and it's GOLDEN!
I am seeking models who are looking to enhance their Portfolio's. I am searching for muses who want to help this starving artist build her own Portfolio.
Rates are available upon request. Digital editing is included in pricing.
If you enjoy my work, please contact me.
You may also email me at: Phantasm Photography
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Models, Photographers, and Artists.
People who like to express themselves. Those who and aren't afraid of trying something out of the norm.
Freaks, deviants, and spooky chicks like me always welcome. ;)

My Blog

Recent Photoshoots

Well, I am back to shooting now! I am so excited about this season! I am always seeking fresh faces, so if you’d like to set something up please contact me! In regards to my most recent photosho...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:26:00 GMT

Maryland Photoshoot

Hello All. I bid you good day this Thanksgiving. I have been away on vacation this past week. I had a great time away and spent a lot of time editing from my most recent Photoshoots. Sorry if I haven...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:57:00 GMT

My DeviantArt Stats

I thought this was just too cool! Stats. Heehee, loving this! melliej24 has 3,689 pageviews total and her 144 deviations were viewed 7,109 times. She watches 7 people, while 27 people watch he...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:42:00 GMT

October Photoshoot Availability

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well and are enjoying the new Autumn colors that are showing themselves to our ready eyes. If you are interested in booking a Photoshoot, please let me know ASAP...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Recent Photoshoots

I've done 3 Photoshoots this week alone.The first set is of Matt Dillon, we had a really spooky PS at the Twin Tunnels in Downingtown. He pulled his photo's off very well!Unique was just awesome to wo...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:26:00 GMT

Photoshoot Availability

Thank you to those of you who have responded to my bulletin about the photoshoots previously. I did not have my Sept. work schedule at that time. I have it now and will have openings on the following ...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:13:00 GMT

Attn: Models (CD Delay)

Sorry it's taken me a while to get the CD's out to you. Aside from having a lot of images to work on, my main computer that I burned off of, is out of service. It will be a few weeks before I can...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:39:00 GMT

Photoshoot with Emily Victoria

I had a blast on the photoshoot I did with Emily Victoria the other day. She was a doll to work with, open to all of the ideas I had, even the kinda out there ones. She also had m...
Posted by on Mon, 21 May 2007 20:31:00 GMT

Recent Self Portraits

As I have had no models to choose from before now, I have had to use myself as the subject. Mr. Tripod has been my lucky companion of this self portrait series. It has been a very difficult tas...
Posted by on Wed, 16 May 2007 19:55:00 GMT

Image Comments & Thanks

Many thanks to everyone who has MESSAGED me with comments on my new series of Photo's. You have all been very sweet. :) Will you make Miss Mellie super duper-rifficly happy and post some comments with...
Posted by on Wed, 16 May 2007 11:42:00 GMT