Melissa Majchrzak is an award-winning photographer with more than 25 years of experience specializing in corporate, event, editorial, & sports photography. She is the first female NBA Team Photographer working with the Utah Jazz & remains one of the few women representing the league in that role today.
Melissa holds a degree in photography & has pursued the craft since childhood, building a career focused on capturing authentic moments, strong visual storytelling, & polished imagery for organizations, institutions, & professional teams. Her work has been commissioned by national brands & organizations, including Ford, Target, McDonald’s, Macy’s, the United States Olympic Committee, & SixDegrees.org, & published by leading media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, & Getty Images.
Based in Salt Lake City, Melissa provides corporate, editorial, & event photography coverage for organizations & institutions across the United States.
My Approach
Calm direction. Fast turnaround. Consistent results.
From pre-event planning to final delivery, we approach every assignment with careful preparation & attention to detail. With more than 25 years of experience photographing events, I’ve developed an organized approach that helps each shoot run smoothly. When needed, I can step in to provide additional guidance or coordination so key moments unfold naturally & translate into lasting images. On site, I work efficiently & deliver polished, consistent photographs with a dependable turnaround.
Helping bring your vision to life through thoughtful photography
Strong photographs come from collaboration. I work closely with clients well before the shoot date to understand the story they want to tell and the outcome they need from the images. From shaping the visual direction to organizing the logistics of the shoot, we work together in advance so the assignment is clear, prepared, and set up for success.
During the shoot, I provide calm direction when needed while remaining responsive to natural moments as they unfold. The result is a set of photographs that feel authentic while meeting the practical goals of the project.
Where I focus my work
Corporate/Branding
Executive headshots & brand imagery created for websites, PR, marketing, & internal communications.
Events
Conference, gala, & corporate event coverage that documents key moments, speakers, & candid interactions throughout the event.
Sports
Game-day coverage, athlete portraits, & media days that capture the intensity & personality of the game.
Weddings
Thoughtful coverage that captures genuine moments, meaningful details, & the natural story of the day.
A few comments clients have shared after working together.
★★★★★
Efficient, collaborative, and highly attuned to detail, which made the entire photography process seamless from planning through delivery. The final images exceeded expectations and have been instrumental in strengthening our visual identity across multiple platforms.
VP Marketing
Branding
★★★★★
Melissa delivered exceptional coverage across our entire conference, capturing everything from key speakers to candid moments and environmental details with consistency and intention. She anticipated moments we didn’t even think to ask for, creating a library of images that not only documented the event but elevated it. The final gallery generated real excitement and FOMO among those who weren’t in attendance. Fast turnaround and excellent consistency across the full event.
Event Director
Conference Team
★★★★★
“Great direction during portraits and strong action coverage. The images elevated our season recap and recruiting materials.”
Head Coach
Athletics Program
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