Melody Melamed is a Brooklyn-based photographer who explores themes of gender identity, sexuality, and the human experience through raw, contemporary portraiture. She holds a BFA from UCLA and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts (SVA). Her powerful, often painterly-inspired images are recognized for their authenticity and provocative nature. Melamed's work has been featured in publications like Paper Magazine and The New Yorker, aiming to provoke thought and initiate dialogue on gender and self-discovery. 

Artist website: melodymelamed.com