Hi there!

I'm 35 years old, and I live just outside NYC and work in the city. I'm now onto year three of this project, and I'm loving it as much as ever. I shoot with my 7D, which is practically attached to me at this point - it's with me almost everywhere I go, and my iPhone, now that I've upgraded from my ancient 3G to the 5. I love to shoot decay (urban or otherwise), and I also like to try to find the little bits and pieces of the city that show New York through a local's perspective. I keep pushing myself to try new things and to continually improve my technique.

My website is http://www.melissapikephotography.com, and I'd love your feedback on what you like or what I can improve. Check out my blog at http://melissapikephotography.blogspot.com, and follow me on Twitter, (@MPikePhoto) and Instagram (@mpike_27).

I've made some wonderful friends here in the past two years, and I look forward to getting to know even more of you through your inspiring photography!