Hello! I'm Melissa!


At Edible Shots by Melissa, we specialize in providing exceptional food photography and recipe videography services tailored for food bloggers. With over three years of experience in the industry, we understand the importance of visually captivating content that engages and inspires your audience.

Services Include:

  • Food Photography: High-quality, scroll stopping food imagery that highlight the beauty and appeal of your culinary creations.
  • Recipe Videography: Professional, step-by-step video production that showcases your recipes in a clear and engaging manner.
  • Recipe Recreation: We recreate your recipe concepts to capture perfect shots, ensuring every detail is sensory driven & visually appealing.
  • Exclusive Recipe Development: Custom recipe creation and development, designed to align with your brand’s unique style and voice.


We passion for food and dedication to excellence shine through in every project we undertake. We work closely with you to bring your vision to life, providing personalized service and creative solutions that elevate your content.


Why Choose Us?

  • Experience: Thriving in the food photography industry for over three years, we have the expertise to deliver stunning visuals & photography.
  • Quality: We use top-of-the-line equipment and techniques to ensure every image and video is of the highest quality.
  • Creativity: We bring a unique, artistic touch to each project, making sure your content will stand out.
  • Collaboration: We value your input and work collaboratively to ensure your complete satisfaction.

The Photographer


  • I live in Gilbert, AZ with my husband Aaron
  • We have six (6) cats, all rescues - Ella, Pinky, Squeaker, Hopper, Cleo and Mocha.
  • I gave a Project Management Professional certification, as well as a degree in Hospitality Sales Meeting management
  • I volunteer as a Big Sister mentor, matched since 2011 (Hi Cheyanne!)
  • I picked up my first DSLR camera Fall of 2013, for a family reunion and have been photographing life ever since
  • I can't go a day without watching a Disney/Star Wars/Pixar/Marvel movie
  • My favorite foods include Chicken Parmesan, Steak Caesar Salad, and Carrot Cake

The Chef


  • I am a Culinary trained Executive Chef, with over 35 years of industry experience.
  • I work as a Key Account Sales manager for a local speciality food distributor serving major markets in Arizona, Colorado, & Washington
  • My passion for creating new food started at a young age in providing dinner for family
  • In the first years of advancing my career, I moved us to 5 different states in 8 years- RI, CT, MA, SC, AZ
  • I enjoy watching movies or sports including Nascar and NFL, and traveling with Melissa (in addition to cooking)
  • My favorite foods include Portuguese soup, Pizza Meatloaf, and Lemon Chiffon Cake