Mel eMedia

03/02/2022

I started drinking my coffee black in 2014 while filming across Guatemala and Africa; the places of origin of much of the coffee we consume. I also experienced spicy hot chocolate for the first time on this trip.

After a long discussion about coffee with my Texan-bred brother @everythingfallsapart I decided to break out of my routine and try something different at @aliascoffeeny. I wasn’t disappointed. The Mayan Chili Mocha slaps!
Rich. Chocolatey. Not too sweet. Just the right amount of spiciness on the way down.
75% @primobotanica dark chocolate, three different types of Mayan chilies + vanilla.
Try it.

01/21/2022

I’m sorting photos from a 🔥 food shoot styled by @stephanitaeats @stephanitasocial for the delicious lineup by @goodwayrumcakes

Pro tip: I find using a large TV is great for culling through content quickly to check for focus and categorize, but when editing you want to use a calibrated monitor for better color accuracy, glare reduction, and resolution.

📍: @collectiveffort
📷: @jamelmosely
🐶: @thebeardedarnie
#dosomething #atcollective #foodphotography #coworkingspace #minischnauzer

01/17/2022

Test shots with @jessicawayde as a stand-in from a Creatives Under 40 shoot for @the_collabmedia
📍: @collectiveffort
📷: @jamelmosely
#2020 #lostfiles

01/06/2022

Congrats are in order for Amari and Craig on their new business, Building 248 Events & Occasions! They're filling a gap for a much-needed venue space for small to medium-sized events in the Albany area.

12/15/2021

Dale, the brilliant owner and visionary of Umana Yana, photographed in front an art piece depicting the image of her mother. From my interactions with Dale over the years, I have a deep understanding of the importance of family, relationships, and community in her life. I can imagine that these values were passed down by her matriarch whose presence can be felt in the fabric of Umana Yana.
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#blackwomanentrepreneur #waiwai #albanyny #sonyalpha

12/09/2021

Behind-the-scenes on a commercial shoot with @team__mell @directordontebeen at the creative space @collectiveffort!
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📷: @jamelmosely | @melemedia
#enjoytroy #blackfilmmakers

12/08/2021

When one of your favorite shirtmakers @mauramarcks says they want to do a shoot at one of your favorite hangouts, you pack up your gear and you get to @whiskeypickletroy.
Thanks for trusting me with your brand! I love these shots.
📷: @jamelmosely @melemedia
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#sonyalpha #customshirts #enjoytroy

10/05/2021

My latest headshot session was with my friend and talented DJ, DJ AyO. He’s building up his DJ brand and I was tasked with capturing photos that help express the wide range of events he can service; from upscale galas and weddings to Latin and hip hop nights at a bar or dance club. This was a fun shoot!

Thank you, DJ AyO for trusting me with your image!

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

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

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.

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 Boudoir.

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

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

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!

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.