MELISSA SHOOK

I have been introduced to Melissa´s photography through an online magazine. (December, 2025). Her work and devotion to photography is unparalleled. Sadly, I admit not being exposed to her work earlier in my career 1972-present. However, I have her magnificent collection to review and admire.

Melissa's absence from this earth is still felt. Laura Blacklow

Melissa will always be my biggest influence and the one I remain indebted to. A very prolific artist and a humble soul. I´m grateful to have known her- to have once considered her a friend, and to have learned from her at such an important time in my life. I´ll never forget her.

I have vivid memories from the workshop she taught at Maine Photography Workshops. She was a very talented artist and teacher. I´m sad to hear of her passing.

I think our values and activism aligned. I always trusted Melissa.

Remembering Melissa, my friend, and the best, wisest, most delightful teacher I ever had.

I will never forget Melissa Shook. She was strong and caring. May her memory live one through her work.

For as long as I knew Melissa, she always was looking at (with her camera) and looking out for the marginalized (with her activism). We worked on booklets for economically disadvantaged, such as "We Need A Change!" and others. Yet, she also produced deeply personal pieces, such as her photos of her daughter and a self-published booklet of words and self-portraits on a family home in Queensland, Nova Scotia. Melissa also was a friend.

This wonderful woman featured my story in her book "Streets are for Nobody", She was a most caring woman regarding the plight of other people, especially the disadvantage, truly missed.