I’ve always been drawn to movement and emotion. My first career was as a professional dancer, but even then, I often found myself backstage—camera in hand, capturing the drama and quiet moments in between the spotlight. That love for storytelling through imagery eventually led me to photography full-time.
Over the years, I’ve photographed countless performers, but I found my heart in capturing young dancers- their raw passion, focus, and energy.
Now, as a mom of three, my lens has followed me onto the sports fields. Shifting from stages to sidelines, I still chase movement—documenting kids in their element, doing what they love. Whether a perfect play or in the photo studio, I’m there to freeze the moment that tells their story.
Before I had kids, everyone called me Meems.
It started when my little brother couldn’t pronounce “Melissa” and began calling me “MeMe.” My friends loved it—it stuck and eventually became “Meems.”
These days, my business goes by Melissa Sobel Photography instead of Meems Images, but Meems still holds a special place in my heart.
Now, it’s more than just an old nickname. It’s a philosophy:
"Meems—Make Every Experience Mean Something."
Because that’s what I strive to do with every photo, every moment, and every memory we capture together.
So tell me—how do YOU MEEMS?
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