Mel eMedia

07/06/2021

Sometimes, my BrandStorming sessions are structured, straightforward, business-focused, goal-oriented meetings that end with dates and follow-up items. Some brands require that.

For others, it turns into a soul session; we meander between this process I spent years developing and profound discussions around life, community, and purpose. This is especially true when the work they do is so embedded into who they are. Noelle Gentile is an incredibly talented director, acting coach, writer, mom (and more), who is working on film projects that will be hard to miss in the near future. I’m honored to be working with you!

📷: Jamel Mosely

Sometimes, my BrandStorming sessions are structured, straightforward, business-focused, goal-oriented meetings that end with dates and follow-up items. Some brands require that.

For others, it turns into a soul session; we meander between this process I spent years developing and profound discussions around life, community, and purpose. This is especially true when the work they do is so embedded into who they are. Noelle Gentile is an incredibly talented director, acting coach, writer, mom (and more), who is working on film projects that will be hard to miss in the near future. I’m honored to be working with you!

📷: Jamel Mosely

06/19/2021

50 never looked so good. I helped gorgeous Euella bring in this new year with a photoshoot on a farm alongside her family and friends on this beautiful Juneteenth and last day of spring.

06/18/2021

That’s a WRAP! Production for Whitewashed is finished and we’ll be starting post-production soon. Stay tuned for a fall premiere of this play that was never supposed to be filmed!

06/14/2021

Celebrating 5 years of great food and community from great people with Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen.

📷: Jamel Mosely
More photos: https://melemedia.pixieset.com/sunhees5yearanniversary/

06/14/2021

A wild filmmaker before he tore his Achilles trying to channel LeBron James. We’re both getting up there Bron Bron. @kingjames
Photo taken at @theblakeannex presser. Check out their beautiful new space dedicated to non-profit coworking and collaboration.
📷: @outlet_leo

A wild filmmaker before he tore his Achilles trying to channel LeBron James. We’re both getting up there Bron Bron. @kingjames
Photo taken at @theblakeannex presser. Check out their beautiful new space dedicated to non-profit coworking and collaboration.
📷: @outlet_leo

04/16/2021

Rae' Frasier, Creator of Artmon3y with her design of the classic Buggin' Out character from Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing."

02/28/2021

I pride myself in being a polymath, but I love when I’m able to focus on just one thing for a project. Last week I was in charge of lighting Dana’s beaut face as director of photography for an upcoming @sunyempire ad. Can’t wait to check out the final piece.

I pride myself in being a polymath, but I love when I’m able to focus on just one thing for a project. Last week I was in charge of lighting Dana’s beaut face as director of photography for an upcoming @sunyempire ad. Can’t wait to check out the final piece.

12/02/2020

Produced with @collectiveffort check out the latest SnackTime with KaryMel! On YouTube and Facebook tonight at 8!

- We have a Kwispy new episode for your ears featuring noisy foods! SnackTime with KaryMel premieres tonight at 8PM!
Don’t miss it! Set a reminder on YouTube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=APXuzAZcjDs
or Facebook Collectiveffort

04/17/2020

Tony Iadicicco for The Collaborative's Creatives Under 40 2020 issue.

📷: Jamel Mosely
📝: David King, Katie Cusack
http://collaborativemagazine.org/2020/03/29/art-saved-my-life/

04/13/2020

Aaron Moore for The Collaborative's Creatives Under 40 2020 issue.

📷: Jamel Mosely
📝: David King, Katie Cusack
http://collaborativemagazine.org/2020/04/09/aaron-moore-just-wants-to-create/

04/11/2020

Casey Polomaine for The Collaborative's Creatives Under 40 2020 issue.

📷: Jamel Mosely

04/10/2020

Patrick Harris Jr. for The Collaborative's Creatives Under 40 2020 issue.

📷: Jamel Mosely

Article
http://collaborativemagazine.org/2020/03/28/no-one-else-would-do-it/

04/10/2020

Mel eMedia's cover photo

02/05/2020

#dosomething
Coworking, creativity, and community at Collectiveffort

02/05/2020

Jayana LaFountaine uses photography to show true strength is in being vulnerable - The Collaborative

Multitalented photojournalist and Mel eMedia collaborator, Jayana LaFountaine of Jayana LaFotos!

Troy artist Jayana LaFountaine shares her new self-portrait project, an exploratory venture in vulnerability through photography.

01/22/2020

Michelle is a long time collaborator and friend of Mel eMedia. Thanks for entrusting us with portraits for your new endeavor!

Congratulations on the launch of Đỗ Bo***ir.

01/12/2020

David David Reali specialist in upLYFting, embroidery, and side eye.
Another BTS from Collectiveffort launch shoot.
📷: Jayana LaFotos
👕: Love Yourself First (LYF.Supply)
🧢: Love Yourself First

01/12/2020

Filming for the launch of the new Collectiveffort creative co-working space in Troy!
📷: Jayana LaFotos
👕: Love Yourself First

01/12/2020

The Sony FS7 is an awkward challenge, but I like it.
📷: Jayana LaFotos

11/12/2019

SnowJay2.jpg featuring Jayana

11/12/2019

SnowJay1.jpg featuring Jayana

10/28/2019

This forum featured a panel of entrepreneurs and small business owners speaking to their experience with what works for small businesses in starting and sustaining a business; advice to help replicate this success; and, what challenges continue to exist for small businesses in the State of New York.

Hosted by the Central Ave BID, Assemblymembers Patricia Fahy, John McDonald, Senator Neil Breslin at the S.T.E.A.M. Garden

This forum featured a panel of entrepreneurs and small business owners speaking to their experience with what works for small businesses in starting and sustaining a business; advice to help replicate this success; and, what challenges continue to exist for small businesses in the State of New York.

Hosted by the Central Ave BID, Assemblymembers Patricia Fahy, John McDonald, Senator Neil Breslin at the S.T.E.A.M. Garden

09/30/2019

The Collaborative

Collectiveffort President + Mel eMedia collaborator Patrick Harris Jr.

Patrick Harris Jr. of Collectiveffort on how he and his friends built a community that nurtures creativity and entrepreneurship. And how he expects his organization's new coworking space will continue that tradition.

08/28/2019

A fun afternoon in Bleecker Stadium as the Summer Youth Employment Program 2019 comes to an end

A fun afternoon in Bleecker Stadium as the Summer Youth Employment Program 2019 comes to an end

06/27/2019

So much personality in Jayana. Her growth these past two years has been exponential.

This young photographer produces images as fun and energetic in front of the camera as she does behind the camera.

Congrats to Jayana Letitia Espinoza LaFountaine on the launch of her business Jayana Photos!

Full set: https://melemedia.pixieset.com/jayana/

06/06/2019

We had a great time on the Capital Walls Mural Bike Tour checking out the incredible work of Rachel Baxter, Cara Hanley, Sylvie Kantorovitz, Liz Zunon, Hellbent, Michael Conlin, and Nick Walker!

We had a great time on the Capital Walls Mural Bike Tour checking out the incredible work of Rachel Baxter, Cara Hanley, Sylvie Kantorovitz, Liz Zunon, Hellbent, Michael Conlin, and Nick Walker!

05/08/2019

Rachelle Pean keynote at NCBW Induction Cere

Rachelle Pean, LCSW of Root3d delivers a powerful keynote at the induction ceremony of the UAlbany Chapter of National Congress of Black Women Inc.

04/29/2019

Youth FX has over a decade under its belt, building and inspiring talented, fantastic, award-winning young storytellers. It was great to be in attendance at this year's shorts premiere.

Youth FX World Premiere Shorts Screening

04/19/2019

A collaborator, friend, sister... the outstanding documentarian and photographer, Jayana LaFountaine Jayana LaFotos

Book her!

📷: Jamel Mosely

03/21/2019

Simple, text-based logo design and markup has been a recent obsession. This logo for the all-day wellness retreat RECLAIM demands attention and respect, but is also inviting and approachable.

Their next retreat is 4/13/2019 at African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region, Inc.

Register: tiny.cc/reclaim413

02/27/2019

Altruistic Ash is dedicated to the empowerment of Black and Brown women. She’s developing a website, podcast, and a host of other services and content that align with her mission and brand.

We’re happy to assist Ashley as she builds her brand from the bottom up!

DM us to find out more about our BrandStorming and consultation sessions.

S/o to 3Fish Coffee’s cafe/bikeshop

02/08/2019

In the past year David left his 9-5 to pursue his passion, his business Love Yourself First full time. In our BrandStorming session we focused on brand messaging, aesthetic, and broke down goals into actions with deadlines!

📷: Jamel Mosely
#enjoytroy #blackentrepreneurs #freedom

12/10/2018

Nitty Gritty Slam reintroduces itself at its new location at Albany Barn.

📷: Jamel Mosely | Mel eMedia

Nitty Gritty Reopening!!! Slam #144

Nitty Gritty Slam reintroduces itself at its new location at Albany Barn.

📷: Jamel Mosely | Mel eMedia

Nitty Gritty Reopening!!! Slam #144

11/21/2018

Songs of joy, liberation, revolution, and love. Congratulations to @leahpenniman for the release of her new book @farmingwhileblack
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#foodjustice #foodsovereignty #farmingwhileblack #racialjustice #blackfarmers
📷: @jamelmosely @ The Sanctuary for Independent Media

11/21/2018

Congratulations to @leahpenniman for the release of her new book @farmingwhileblack

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#foodjustice #foodsovereignty #farmingwhileblack #racialjustice #blackfarmers
📷: @jamelmosely