Bates Creative West Co.

Hey! I'm Melissa, a photographer, located in Coos Bay, the heart of the southern Oregon Coast. My mission is to capture amazing moments for for couples, elopement, weddings, and High School seniors. Give me a cup of coffee and my ripped jeans and I am ready to tackle the world. On top of being a photographer I am an equine enthusiast, a lover of fashion, and always a wander pursuing to travel as much as I can. My love for photography started at a very young age, turning the pages of my grandmothers old albums, and cherishing the tin photos it held. At that moment I realized there where not just images, but memories captured for a lifetime.

Photography is about so much more then having an image to share, it’s about remembering the little things, long after they have been forgotten. Together we will capture those moments, everything from those senior years of high school, to weddings, though births, and family photos. These are the memories you deserve to cherish forever.