My name is Melany Bahl and I'm a Fuji lover through and through. I fell in love with photography in high school, armed with nothing but an old manual camera and a roll of film I could barely afford. I’d spend hours framing the world around me—cracked sidewalks, frost on windows, portrait of friends and the way the sun lit up the back of someone’s hair. There was no instant gratification, just the magic of waiting to see what developed. It taught me patience, presence, and the quiet joy of observation.

Over time, photography became more than a hobby—it became part of who I am. Whether I’m capturing wide open skies or subtle moments on the street, my camera has always helped me make sense of the world or helped to seize the moment. There's something about the warmth, the color tones, the way it feels like storytelling in every frame, it just speaks to my soul.

To that day photography continues to be my language, my meditation, my comfort, and my way of seeing beauty in the ordinary.