Info About Mary MelkaMary Melka was always an artist and won multiple awards for her drawings. Soon she found her love for photography and bam, decided to follow that career. She currently lives in Illinois.

Portrait Photography• Portrait photography focuses on portraying a persons likeness.• The portraits aren’t normally models, but just regular people.• If you are a freelance portrait photographer then you will most

likely need a photography degree.• You must have a good eye for detail.• The ability to work well with others is also a must.• Portrait photographers typically make between $17,350 and

$63,400• Some of the best places for a photographer to work is in

California, the Chicago-land area, and New York.• The best way to get a steady income and job is to find a mentor. If

you can’t though, having a degree and a good portfolio is another good way to find a job.

Why I Chose HerI chose Mary Melka because I am best friends with her niece. I have met her multiple times and have seen her work so I already know how good she is. I also like how she is very professional but is able to capture a moment perfectly.

Samples

I have always loved photography and when I go to choose a career I am going by “If you do something you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.” I know advanced Photoshop skills, many lighting techniques, and I have a great eye for composition. I am also way more mature then most of my peers, am a good leader, and take criticism well. I see an increase in the photography industry because we are very visual beings and that’s how we prefer to learn information. Technology is something very important in this field and I just so happen to be a tech geek so I know quite a bit about computers. I also am pretty successful for my age; I have done family portraits and will be shooting a sweet sixteen party in May.

Kaiya Hietikko

“Trump that”Kaiya Hietikko4x5 Color2014

“Smirk”Kaiya Hietikko4x5 Color2014

“Self Portrait”Kaiya Hietikko4x5 B&W2014

“Bow Tied”Kaiya Hietikko4x5 B&W2014

“Hiding”Kaiya Hietikko4x5 Color2014

“Laughter”Kaiya Hietikko4x5 B&W2014

“Gravity”Kaiya Hietikko2X3 Color2014

“Wild Child”Kaiya Hietikko2x3 B&W2014

“Hey There”Kaiya Hietikko2x3 Color2014

“Friends”Kaiya HietikkoColor2014