Photo Credit: Nityia Przewlocki
About Melina Meza
Growing up in Northern California, I found solace and inspiration in the natural world, shaping my path as both a lens-based artist and a wellness advocate.
At the heart of my practice lies a reverence for the present moment, where mindfulness and artistic expression intertwine. Through my images, I explore the profound connection between inner peace and the Earth’s awe-inspiring beauty. Photography, for me, is a meditative act of co-creation with the nature.My work incorporates a diverse array of techniques, including in-camera multiple exposures, motion, and macro photography, resulting in a poetic interpretation of the landscape. Beyond aesthetics, my creative alliance with nature is grounded in an understanding of its healing properties. As a passionate advocate for healthy living, I strive to share the transformative benefits of immersing oneself outdoors. Through my art and teachings, I want to inspire others to cultivate a meaningful connection with their environment, fostering harmony, joy, and a sense of belonging.-
2023 Portfolio Review Course CCSF with Sarah Christianson, San Francisco, CA
2022 Summer Mentorship with William Neill (online)
2018 Finding Focus with Tony Rizutto at Photographer’s Breakthrough, Vancouver, Canada
2017 Rocky Mountain School of Photography – People and Story Telling, Missoula, MT
2016 Rocky Mountain School of Photography – Intermediate Photography, Missoula, MT
1995 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
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2025 Nature Medicine and Poetic Landscape, Uptown Gallery, Oakland, CA
2024 Nature Muse, Home Gallery, Oakland, CA
2023 Yosemite Dream, Home Gallery, Oakland, CA
Reciprocity, NY2CA Gallery, Benicia, CA
2022 Pause, Next Space Co-Working, Santa Cruz, CA
Poetic Nature, Home Gallery, Oakland, CA
Pause, The Lightroom, Berkeley, CA
2021 Following the Light, Home Gallery, Oakland, CA
2018 Enchanted Landscapes, Home Gallery, Oakland, CA
2017 Wonderment, Home Gallery, Oakland, CA
2016 Dreamscapes, Home Gallery, Oakland, CA
2014 Yogis in Nature, Mountain Yoga, Oakland, CA
2014 Yogis in Nature, Berkeley Iron Works, Berkeley, CA
2013 Branching, Rare Bird, Oakland, CA
2012 In Season and On the Go, 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Seattle, WA
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