Photos from Twisted Minds Theatre’s Ithacon reading of Back Together: A Five Night’s at Freddy’s Parody Mini-Musical.
- Image Editor
- Photographer
- Photoshop Editor
Mels Kates
- Philadelphia, United States
- 3 projects
Hi, I’m Mels Kates. I’m a photographer and emerging theatre media creator recently graduated from studies in photography at Ithaca College.
About
Hi, I’m Mels Kates. I’m a photographer and emerging theatre media creator recently graduated from studies in photography at Ithaca College. I love collaborating on productions and events to capture authentic moments and tell engaging visual stories.
When I’m not behind the camera, I edit photos and videos with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro, and I help design social media content that resonates with audiences. I enjoy learning new skills, working with creative teams, and turning ideas into polished visuals for stage and screen.
- Joined April 2026
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- Travel & Hospitality
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Projects · 3
Photos from Age of Madness’s Mount Olympus Tour in July 2025.
- Image Editor
- Photographer
- Photoshop Editor
This was my thesis work, combining everything I learned about photography into portraits with bright, extravagant coloring. The colors in each photo were selected specifically for each individual, representing who they are as a person.
- Colourist
- Image Editor
- Photographer
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Work experience· 6 roles
Photographer · Shutterfly LifeTouchSep 2025 – Nov 2025 · 3 mos
Worked with people of all ages in a fast-paced environment; Quickly produced and edited photographic portraits; Called clients and scheduled appointments
Assistant Teacher · DEAN Adventure CampsJun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 3 mos
Worked with people of all ages in a fast-paced environment; Taught and advised creative and STEM projects; Connected and communicated with new people daily
Independent Photographer · Self-EmployedAug 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Barista · Dailies Cafe, Ithaca CollegeAug 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Barista · Dailies Cafe - Ithaca CollegeAug 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Freelance Photographer, Editor · Twisted Minds TheatreApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos
Education· 6
Associate Degree in Photography · Bucks County Community College2030 – 2022
Bachelor of Science in Cinema & Photography · Ithaca College2030 – 2025
Photography · Bucks County Community College2030 – 2022
B.S. in Cinema & Photography · Ithaca College2030 – 2025
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