Melissa M. Harden at Studio 21

Specialties

Melissa M. Harden specializes in making every portrait session as individual as you are! «Put your best foot forward» has been her personal mantra for years, and she will help you do just that as she brings her many years of photography experience and her personal, classic-​edgy style to focus on your glamour, portraits, or headshots. Regardless of age or venue, Melissa has the knack for making her clients feel comfortable in front of the camera and capturing the best clicks!

History

Established in 2013.

It was 1990 when I took a photography class at Lakeland College. My instructor taught me about composition, lighting, and we developed film in a dark room. Even before that I would borrow camera and snap photos of friends and family. Capturing special moments in time has always been a passion for me.

Fast forward to 2013 when I offered to do a photobooth for a friend’s daughter. It was a hit and reminded me of when I owned Looking Glass DJ in the Chicagoland area. I was interacting with people, making them laugh, and creating fun memories. That’s when the business was born. Nursing homes all over Central Illinois, church parties, weddings, and special event dances has kept me busy!

To further my knowledge in photography, I have taken dozens of classes. Glamour, headshots, and fine art portraiture are my specialty and I love them all. I now take my create and business sense and do mostly studio work here at Studio 21.

Creative poses, thoughtful lighting, and expression; my passion.

Meet the Business Owner

Melissa H.

Business Owner

A cake decorator in the 90’s, then a Chicagoland wedding DJ, mother, author, and now glamour and headshot photographer.

I love people and I love to their celebrate milestones.