Melissa Incampo

After graduating from high school in nearby Easthampton, I left the Pioneer Valley to pursue a degree in fine arts in photography in New York. I had a great appreciation and respect for the faculty, and I was inspired by the talents of my fellow students. After college, I continued to photograph as often as possible, and also found opportunities in print sales for a family photography studio, in old-time-style portraiture of summer tourists, and in managing a busy commercial photographer’s studio.

What I consider to be my graduate work in photography is my five year tenure as gallery manager of the Yancey Richardson Gallery in New York. This experience expanded my knowledge of contemporary photography and allowed me to collaborate with some of the world’s leading fine art photographers, curators and consultants, collectors, and enthusiasts. I found it helpful to grow as an artist while I was supporting the work and careers of other artists.

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