Behind the Lens

Hello! My name is Melanie Mae Williamson, and I consider myself a multi-passionate creative. I'm also a cat lady who is proudly owned by two sweet princes.

My goal is to capture the performance and the raw emotion that goes into it. I’m very passionate about providing artists with images that truly represent their music and stage presence.

While music photography is my primary focus, I’m a creative at heart and thrive in any space that allows me to express visual storytelling.

I'm based out of Kernersville, North Carolina, but I regularly travel to Charlotte, Raleigh, and everywhere in between!

Services

LIVE SHOWS

Most live show shoots start at around $75 + travel, but every gig is different—just like every band.

Starting from $75 + travel

WEDDINGS

I specialize in capturing the moments that make your day uniquely yours. Let me help tell your love story.

Starting from $400 + travel

ARTIST PROMOS

Whether you're launching a new single, building your brand, or crafting the perfect album art, I offer promo sessions that capture the essence of what makes your band unique.

Starting from $150 + travel

VIDEO

I'm currently expanding into videography and offering short-form content like behind-the-scenes reels, mini highlights, and social-ready clips. I bring a creative eye, storytelling experience, and a passion for capturing genuine moments.

Starting from $50 + travel

PORTRAITS

Custom portrait sessions for couples, families, individuals, and more. Let's create something timeless and authentically you.

Starting from $150 + travel

ART + DESIGN

Looking for help with building a website or coming up with the perfect logo?

Starting from $50

Testimonials

  • TCOOOA

    We love working with Melanie! She has taken photos for us at multiple shows—we continue to hire her because she always gets awesome shots, and her rate is extremely fair. She is friendly, reliable, and a great supporter of the local music scene.

  • The Coursing

    One of the best around! Easy to work with and committed to getting what you want done! We have had some of the best content from MelMae! We definitely will be coming back for more! 🤘🤘

  • Orphan Riot

    If you have a band, you need Melanie. She is super skilled with both live performance shots and promo shots. Melanie's pictures give your EPK, website and social media a professional look. She is super easy to work with and as a fan of music, knows exactly what you are looking for. We highly recommend Melanie Mae Williamson.

  • Faster On Fire

    Good live photography is hard to come by, and Melanie delivers in a big way. We hired her for some music venue shots and we've booked her for another date already.

  • Rocket77

    All of us here at #R77 can not express how blown away we are. You captured our passion, anger, joy, and energy in a way no one has in our 5 years of making music. Thank you, you are truly gifted.

 FAQs

  • I'm based out of Kernersville, NC (between Winston-Salem and Greensboro). Additional travel fees may apply outside of these areas, and are typically about $30 - $50.

  • Your will receive an online gallery link within 1-3 days, typically. You can download all of the photos from the gallery at once, and the gallery will remain online for 1 month.

  • Yes! Reach out to me and let me know, and I'll give you a quote for each band!