Melanie Jenkins

Buy a signed copy of Take me to Spain from Melanie Jenkins and Jo Wilcox. Link in our bio #takemetospain #itsacookbook #cookbook #spaininspo #recipes #travel

Land and Body. colour palettes pulled from soil, stone, and skin. Landscapes from my homeland of Aotearoa New Zealand, and self portrait with self portrait #mixedmedia

Please read the Artist Statement in the comments to understand the concept. A question I have been asked is why am I creating self portraits and not photographing a model instead? Fashion is built on collaboration. My self-portraits exist outside that—exploring a very different message. this work is personal, and the message is different Self-portraiture introduces real stakes, there is risk and vulnerability involved. * physical exposure * psychological vulnerability * accountability Without self-portraiture, the work would feel more observational and less negotiated. It produces quiet intensity and restraint. And more about this series is in the comments below. Please read if you have the time- 🥰. #artiststatement #selfportrait. Photography, artworks, props and model - Melanie Jenkins @flashstudiosnz

Staying Creative: Building, Sustaining, and Evolving a Life in Photography Join Melanie Jenkins commercial photographer, contemporary artist, and author for an inspiring and honest look at building a lasting creative career. From her early beginnings in the industry to sustaining long-term success in a highly competitive field, Melanie shares the realities behind the work, including balancing motherhood with a demanding career and keeping creativity alive through personal projects. Exploring the dynamic relationship between her fine art and commercial photography, she reveals how each has shaped and strengthened the other over time. Melanie also reflects on the importance of adapting to industry changes, staying relevant, and continuing to evolve creatively. This workshop is a candid and uplifting journey about starting out, staying the course, and continually redefining what success looks like, offering inspiration for creatives at every stage of their career. Want to learn from Melanie and other amazing industry leading photographers? Join us this August in Christchurch for the New Zealand Photography Show. Tickets available https://nzphotoshow.co.nz/buy-tickets/ #nzipp #irisawards2026 #nzphotoshow2026 @sonynz @flashstudiosnz

A day in the studio with @denizen @resenecolour @marigold_nz #lovemyjob

Love this video montage put together by @bayaliving of the latest catelogue out now. Photography - Mel @flashstudiosnz - set build- Mike @flashstudiosnz - styling Michelle @thedesignchaser

Brooke. Melanie Jenkins (Nueva Zelanda) Exposición colectiva ROSTROS, EL MAR DE CULTURAS Inauguración: 11 de mayo · 19:30 · Biblioteca Pública de València Pilar Faus · C/del Hospital 13 · València Selección de la exposición FACES / VISAGES de ART ICON @art_icon.official , presentada en 2025 en Arles. Comisarios: @d.tkachenko.studio  @shavi_veselinovic Melanie Jenkins @flashstudiosnz 
Fotógrafa afincada en Auckland (Nueva Zelanda), fundadora de Flash Studios en 2000. Especializada en fotografía publicitaria y editorial, crea imágenes meticulosamente construidas —de moda, producto o interiores— combinando precisión técnica y una cuidada puesta en escena. Rostros, el mar de culturas Un recorrido por identidades, rostros y miradas contemporáneas que conectan territorios y narrativas visuales. La muestra se inscribe en el diálogo internacional impulsado por ValenciaPhoto. Compuesta por 49 fotografías, reúne a 45 artistas de 26 países. Se presenta en L’Octubre Centre de Cultura Contemporània y en la Biblioteca Pública de València Pilar Faus. Coordinación: @vilmadobilaite Con el apoyo de la Comunidad Lituana en Valencia @vlc_lt_bendruomene Más información: 🔗 valenciaphoto.es @valenciaphotofest El festival cuenta con el apoyo de Ajuntament de València
@ajuntamentvlc @culturalvalencia #ValenciaPhoto #Valenciaphotofest #FestivalFotografía #VPH26

Another great issue of uno magazine is out. Here’s a #BTS of the making of a sunset shades shoot with Resene. As seen in @unomagnz Paint colours @resenecolour Art Direction Amber Armitage @marigold_nz Photography Mel Jenkins @flashstudiosnz

Unlock your creativity and see what’s possible when discipline meets curiosity… Join us at the New Zealand Photography Show 2026. See link in bio or visit https://nzphotoshow.co.nz/buy-tickets/ #nzipp #irisawards2026 #nzphotoshow2026 @sonynz @flashstudiosnz

Here’s a colour combo that has come through fashion and is now hitting interiors. Another gorgeous photoshoot for @resenecolour As seen in @remixmagazine Paint colours @resenecolour Art Direction Amber Armitage @marigold_nz Photography Melanie Jenkins @flashstudiosnz

Change of scenery #3 @pacificaitutaki image1. Working on these serene,and tranquil island dichromatic prints coming soon images 2 -5

NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, sponsored by Sony New Zealand We’re delighted to welcome Melanie Jenkins as our next speaker! Based in Auckland, Melanie is a fine art and commercial photographer and the founder of @flashstudiosnz . Her work spans editorial, advertising, and brand imagery, with a reputation for refined lighting, composition, and technical precision. Beyond the commercial space, Melanie’s practice pushes the boundaries of photography, blending photographic imagery with hand-applied paint and mixed media to create layered, expressive works. Her creative journey has been shaped by travel, publishing, and storytelling, bringing a unique depth and perspective to everything she creates. Hear her speak in Christchurch, this August, where share insights into building a creative career that balances technical excellence with artistic exploration and how to evolve your work beyond the expected. To secure your ticket and join us, go to www.nzphotoshow.co.nz. Plus every ticket goes in the draw to win a Sony camera and lens valued at over $11,000!! Read all about the rest of the speakers https://nzphotoshow.co.nz/speakers/ The prize package includes a Sony Alpha 7 V full-frame hybrid camera (RRP $5,299.95) and a Sony FE 28–70mm F2 GM lens (RRP $5,899.95). To enter, buy a ticket to the New Zealand Photography Show, join Sony Scene, and be present at the live draw during the event closing on Saturday 8 August 2026. Buy your ticket: www.nzphotoshow.co.nz Join Sony Scene: Read more about the prize package at www.nzphotoshow.co.nz/prize #nzipp #irisawards2026 #nzphotoshow2026 @aipa.online @PSNZ