I’M MELISSA SUAREZ SKINNNER, PHOTOGRAPHER, BRAND DESIGNER, indie bookstore owner & founder of hey!curbside

I work across photography, design, an independent bookshop, and community-driven projects.
Each lives in its own space, linked below.

SELECTED WORK & ONGOING PROJECTS

[photography]

35MM Film documentary photography focused on motherhood & other intimate portraiture.

[brand & web design]

Brand and web design for creative businesses who value restraint, longevity, and thoughtful systems.

[fine july]

An independent bookshop and gift project rooted in literature, ephemera, and collected objects.

[hey!curbside]

A Southern Maryland creative directory and community platform supporting artists and small businesses.