Photography isn’t just something I do — it’s how I make sense of the world.
From the wild wetlands of the Camargue to the carefully curated chaos of a zoo enclosure, I photograph what moves me: animals with presence, moments with meaning, and light that tells the truth.
My work is split between two places: the raw, untamed beauty of the French marshes, and the quieter but no less powerful magic of zoological spaces. Both matter. Both tell stories. And both demand respect — not just for the animal, but for the space between us.
I’m Melanie Sharp — an award winning zoo, wildlife and equine photographer with a particular weakness for flamingos, French cowboys, and good timing.
I shoot soul over spectacle, story over perfection — and if there’s magic in the moment, I’ll find it. Even if it’s thigh-deep in marsh mud or wedged behind a log enclosure at the zoo.
Photography isn’t just something I do — it’s how I make sense of the world.
From the wild wetlands of the Camargue to the carefully curated chaos of a zoo enclosure, I photograph what moves me: animals with presence, moments with meaning, and light that tells the truth.
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Tutorials – Stories – Behind the scenes
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How to Set Up Your Camera (Without Throwing It Out the Window)
Whether you’ve just unboxed your shiny new camera or finally decided to take that dusty DSLR off the shelf, this is the post that’ll save your sanity. We’re going back to basics — because let’s be honest: most of us have, at some point, fiddled with the ISO and ended up accidentally taking a photo of our own knee. You are not alone.
So here it is — your no-fluff, no-panic guide to getting your camera ready for actual photography (not just blurry disasters of your dog mid-sneeze).
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