Hi, I’m Meline
I am a 22-year-old wildlife photographer and a Wildlife Ecology student at Montana State University, but my journey with photography started much earlier, back in the beautiful landscapes of southern Germany, where I grew up.
At 15, I asked my aunt if I could borrow her camera. I had no experience, but I was eager to learn. With the help of YouTube tutorials and photography blogs, I taught myself the basics. I took our family’s dog on a hike and started practicing what I had learned. It quickly became an obsession. Every day, I was out capturing new photos, trying to improve my skills.
Wanting to share my work, I created an Instagram page, and to my surprise, I started receiving great feedback. Encouraged by the support, I expanded my focus beyond pets and began photographing local wildlife such as birds, foxes, and anything I could find. Eventually, I had the opportunity to travel to Greenland, where I photographed walruses, seals, muskoxen, and more.
While on the ship, other passengers noticed me editing my photos and began asking about my work. I even had the chance to give a small presentation about the images I’d captured; a moment that became a true turning point in my photography journey.
I’ve always had a deep passion for wildlife conservation, and realizing that images could move and inspire people pushed me to combine that passion with photography. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph countless endangered species across the globe. My goal is to showcase both the beauty and fragility of our planet and to remind people of what’s at stake.
After highs chool, I made the decision to continue my studies in the United States. I’m currently studying Fish and Wildlife Ecology at Montana State University. Living in Bozeman gives me the incredible privilege of exploring Yellowstone National Park whenever I want. Most of my free time is spent out in the backcountry tracking animals, photographing wildlife, and soaking in every bit of the wild I can find.
Thank you for following my journey, and I’m excited to share more adventures with you!
