About Me.
Hi! I'm Courtney Meskell, a toddler mom with a detail oriented and enthusiastic personality. I started taking photos at age 13. I was always obsessed with capturing both big and small moments in my life. Freshman year of high school I started getting bi-weekly lessons from the Art Department head at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA. Since then I have not only fostered my love for art but I have made it my area of study in college and now my full time gig! My grandmother was a huge part of my upbringing and she worked at Polaroid for decades, so I think her love of film trickled into me! I also make content as a social media marketing manager for a luxury consignment boutique. When I'm not photographing your beautiful faces or Chanel bags, I am spending time with my fiancé Ryan, three year old daughter Chloë, and my matching black and white cat and dog. Our handsome cat I got when I first moved to Boston in 2016 his name is Sunshine but our toddler calls him "sunny boy". Our pup just turned 4 this year and is a wild but super affectionate English springer spaniel named Bambi. For funsies I am constantly finding new outlets for my creativity which include but not limited to vinyl signage, custom machine embroidery, painting, and graphic design. As a creative, intuitive and innovative thinker I am eagerly awaiting my next opportunity to create with and for you!

Photo of 14 year old Courtney

Side note:
I got married September 21, 2024 so I recently went through the trenches of the wedding planning process, therefore if you need someone to bounce ideas off of, or recommend anything, I'm your girl!
Education
2016-2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Completed this BFA program with a specialization in Photography, equipping me with the technical skills, artistic vision, and industry knowledge necessary for a career in professional photography. Became proficient in both digital and analog photography (35mm, 120mm and 4x5). Had extensive coursework using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for post-processing. Took lighting classes and gained an understanding of lighting principles, composition, and visual storytelling.