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Melaney Wardell is a documentary photographer studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design. With a deep fascination for decay and destruction, she challenges traditional beauty standards by capturing overlooked details in cemeteries, forgotten objects, and remnants of life. Initially drawn to fine art photography, a pivotal conversation shifted her focus to documentary work, allowing her to blend artistic storytelling with realism. Through her work, she invites viewers to see beauty in imperfection, destruction, and time’s passage.