Melissa Trotter on Fstoppers

Stolen Innocence Photography

I am a self taught photographer and digital artist living and working in my hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through the years, I've bounced from one type of photography into another fairly steadily. I started with flowers and landscapes, then quickly moved into lifestyle and boudoir, and finally found my home in alternative, dark beauty, and horror. I love the juxtaposition of sinister and innocuous and because of it, my work typically features children in controversial and thought-provoking settings. My sense of humour is relatively dark and superficially, I create from an inherently selfish need to make myself laugh. There's not a single piece that a punchline isn't hidden within; even if it's hidden within the fact someone's viewing it at all. That said, on a deeper level, there's an insistent drive to connect to others and ultimately, my passion lies in evoking emotion - whether it's my own or the viewers'.

Gear Bag

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm
Nikon D7100