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About Artist
Melissa Mccann Santangelo
Melissa McCann Santangelo is a photographer based in Greenwich, CT, specializing in portrait, floral, street, travel, and urban landscape photography. Melissa has an undergraduate business degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. After a successful career as a corporate tax attorney, Melissa discovered her passion for photography while capturing beautiful moments of her growing family. Since then, Melissa has immersed herself in the art of photography and is rarely without a camera in hand. Through a personal project, Melissa has cultivated a keen interest in narrative self-portraits, drawing inspiration from the iconic work of the late American photographer Slim Aarons. Her conceptual self-portraits are characterized by vibrant details, color theory, and a touch of humor, often featuring her beloved shih tzu, Daisy. Melissa emphasizes color, light, composition, and storytelling in her all her work, creating images that resonate on multiple levels. . In addition to her artistic pursuits, Melissa operates a professional portrait business, Melissa McCann Photography, specializing in high school senior portraits, headshots, and personal branding for business owners and professionals. Melissa lives in Greenwich, CT with her husband Robert, her four children and her dog Daisy.
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