Following the completion of an MA at Leeds Arts University last year, herself and fellow artist have formed a supportive collective known as @TCL Art Collective who explore art based opportunities and exhibit work throughout West Yorkshire. Mel’s photographic practice explores a variety of styles and techniques that have been inspired by other photographers such as Henri Cartier- Bresson, Peter Mitchell, Martin Parr, Anna Atkins, Vivian Maier and Lee Miller, to name just a few.