Miller vs Dinu Fight Night - Photos by Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing - 11/17/18

November 18, 2018
Back at it again with Matchroom Boxing. This time covering dressing action and relaxation before boxer's bouts. Be sure to check out all Matchroom Boxing U.S. bouts on DAZN. All photos taken at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on November 17, 2018. Anthony "The Magician" Sims Jr. and Nikita "White Chocolate" Ababiy Middleweight Luis...
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Valley Christian vs Culver City Girls Volleyball - Photos by Melina Pizano - 10/24/18

October 27, 2018
It's been awhile since I've photographed volleyball, but it was a good change up. There were some close match so both teams should be proud. Valley Christian defeats Culver City in the semi-finals at Culver City High. (28-26, 22-25, 25-20, 26-24.)
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Wholesale Fashion Square Photo Shoot: Fall - Photos by Melina Pizano - 10/23/18

October 24, 2018
We had some downtime in the studio yesterday. So we set up a backdrop (as opposed to the white paper backdrop) and had some fun. I love the results! Shout out to April Dalman Davis at Wholesale Fashion Square who bought the backdrop recently. Also to our model, Kelli Seymour, who's always a pleasure to work with.
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Vargas vs Dulorme Fight Night - Photos by Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing - 10/06/18

October 07, 2018
Covering Matchroom Boxing’s first U.S. event (and for it to be in my home state) was such an honor. Check out all their future events on DAZN. As if I'm shouting it from the the Willis (aka the Sears) Tower, THANK YOUUUUU EDDDDD and Matchroom Boxing for the opportunity! All photos taken at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, Octob...
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Behind the Scenes: Vargas vs Dulorme - Photos by Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing - 10/06/18

October 06, 2018
All photos taken at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Nksoi Solomon prepares for his pro debut fight versus Matt Cameron. Reshat Mati gets his hand wrapped before his pro debut fight versus Adan Ahumada. Nikita "White Chocolate" Ababiy prepares for his pro debut fight versus Jake Henricksen. Anthony "The Magician"...
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Canelo vs GGG 2 Post-Fight Conference - Photos by Melina Pizano - 09/15/18

September 16, 2018
All photos taken at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, September 18, 2018. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez during his post-fight conference after his majority decision win over Gennady "GGG" Golovkin. Alvarez's coach, Eddie Reynoso, speaks during the post-fight conference. Oscar De La Hoya and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Saul "Canelo" Alvarez embraces his manager...
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Canelo vs GGG 2 - Photos by Melina Pizano/HBO Boxing - 09/15/18

September 16, 2018
"And new..." It feels like a dream. To go from watching boxing 10+ years ago in my brother's living room and my own to triple-fast-forward photographing one of the biggest bouts of the year for HBO. I’m feeling so blessed and can’t express how grateful I am to Ed Mulholland and the HBO Boxing team to be given the opportunity to photograph this epic...
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