Melody Verkerk studied photography at The University of North Florida, where she earned her a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She has a deep affinity for experimentation within the various techniques of photography but gravitates towards portrait photography. She is fascinated and inspired by the complexity of the physical traits that humans possess. She appreciates the simplicity of capturing her subjects in natural light with uncomplicated environments. Through her photography, she highlights individuals for their uniquely beautiful qualities through the lens of a camera.
self portrait, 2022