Ashton Melton Photography

Pro Type: Photographer

Ashton Melton is a documentary photographer who captures the essence of the human experience. Inspired by connecting with people whose stories have not been told, she brings awareness and understanding to individuals and communities worldwide.
Ashton Melton has received her BFA in Documentary Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Melton has been published in Headrush Magazine (2019), Elementia Magazine (2019), Voyage Magazine (2021), Artistonish Contemporary Art Magazine Issue #29 (2023), Port City Review Issue #11 (2023), and SCAD District Magazine (2021-2023). Her work has been showcased in SCAD Fall Open Studio (2021), That’s A Wrap Exhibition (2022), Las Laguna Art Gallery (2022), Lacoste Gallery (2023), and SCAD Fine Art’s Showcase (2023), SCAD Senior Showcase (2024), and Exhibition Mélange (2024), Exhibition Inhabitual Ritual (2024), Mountain Workshop (2024) . In 2024, her profile was included on LensCulture.With her passion for storytelling and connection to her community, Melton has become a freelance photographer for the Savannah Morning News. Recently, she completed her internship at Traveling Spoon as a photographer and social media strategist.