Mel B. Elder, Jr. is an eager, young photographer in the Atlanta area, but his unique, professional, and attention-grabbing photography style has captured the attention of many in the industry. He has gained the respect of many established artists, photographers, and more importantly, his peers.
Elder has many accomplishments to his credit given his young age. He interned with Derek Blanks, one of Atlanta’s premiere photographers, right out of high school where he assisted with celebrity sessions for DJ Traci Steele, Toccara, and Malcom-Jamal Warner. After his internship was completed, Elder relocated and accepted a role as assistant and intern to Atlanta and New York based photographer, James Anthony. It was at this time that Elder resolved to start his own photography business.
While still interning, Elder sought out to build a body of professionals for his own brand. He assembled a team that included hairstylists, make-up artis
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Mel B. Elder, Jr. is an eager, young photographer in the Atlanta area, but his unique, professional, and attention-grabbing photography style has captured the attention of many in the industry. He has gained the respect of many established artists, photographers, and more importantly, his peers.
Elder has many accomplishments to his credit given his young age. He interned with Derek Blanks, one of Atlanta’s premiere photographers, right out of high school where he assisted with celebrity sessions for DJ Traci Steele, Toccara, and Malcom-Jamal Warner. After his internship was completed, Elder relocated and accepted a role as assistant and intern to Atlanta and New York based photographer, James Anthony. It was at this time that Elder resolved to start his own photography business.
While still interning, Elder sought out to build a body of professionals for his own brand. He assembled a team that included hairstylists, make-up artists, wardrobe stylists, and creative directors. The assembly of this team has led to various professional opportunities that include clothing-line shoots, photo sessions for businesses and celebrities including national publications for entertainers like BET's Sunday Best Winner, Joshua Rogers, American Idol's Paris Bennett,R&B Singer Tiffany Evans, and from the Hit Show "R U That Girl" O’ So Krispie to name a few. Elder’s work has also been featured on numerous blogs, websites, and People magazine.
In the future, Elder plans to pursue a Mass Communication’s degree and to expand his brand. Until then, he continues to grow his clientele and master his skills as a professional photographer. He remains true to who he was when he first started in the business…always eager to learn, grow, and inspire!
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