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address: "PO box 128, Taos Ski Valley NM 87525, Taos, New Mexico 87525, United States"
latitude: 36.5366
longitude: -105.581
phone: "(505) 603-7698"
website: https://www.dwellingcreative.com
rating: 5
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followers: 26
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# Dwelling Creative

Original Houzz profile: [Dwelling Creative](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/dwelling-creative-pfvwus-pf~789506220)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Photographers
- **Location:** Taos, NM
- **Serves:** Santa Fe, Taos, Arroyo Seco, Taos Pueblo, Red River, Arroyo Hondo, San Cristobal, Taos Ski Valley, Carson, Cerro, Trampas, Tres Piedras, Valdez
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2019–2021), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- Houzz Photographer
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Marketing, photography & web design for architects and builders.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Photography
- Interior Design Photography
- Marketing for custom home & landscape professions
- Photography
- Real Estate Photography
- web design

### Areas Served

- Santa Fe
- Taos
- Arroyo Seco
- Taos Pueblo
- Red River
- Arroyo Hondo
- San Cristobal
- Taos Ski Valley
- Carson
- Cerro
- Trampas
- Tres Piedras
- Valdez

### Typical Job Cost

$3,000-$10,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Dwelling Creative |
| Address | PO box 128, Taos Ski Valley NM 87525, Taos, New Mexico 87525, United States |
| Phone | (505) 603-7698 |
| Website | https://www.dwellingcreative.com |
| License Number | Colorado Registered LA \#604 |
| Followers on Houzz | 26 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Dwelling Creative](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/dwelling-creative-pfvwus-pf~789506220)
- **Website:** https://www.dwellingcreative.com
- **Phone:** (505) 603-7698

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LEED AP. Landscape Architect. Landscape Architecture magazine Award for environmental design.

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2019–2021), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — User, May 2020**

> I have been working with Melissa and her team for the past two years.  Melissa is responsible for my curating, assembling and posting to all of my social media outlets.  Additionally, she pilots updates on my website, blogging and other messaging.  I can't recommend Melissa enough!  She and her team strike the right "tone" in all of my messaging.  All of the posts are clear, concise and professional.  And...she is a delight to work with!  If you are on the fence, I recommend for you to hire her immediately and let her get to work for you!  Daniel G Steger, DGS/a Architecture, Boston, Massachusetts.

**★★★★★ — RG Cowan Design Build, April 2019**

> Melissa's vision for how to move a business forward is outstanding.  Her eye for photography and her ability to capture the beauty of an architectural moment is the best I have worked with!  I highly recommend Melissa and the Dwelling Creative team to anyone who wants to show the world the true spirit of their work!

**★★★★★ — BlueStone Construction, LLC, Sept. 2018**

> I struggled with putting all the marketing pieces together and Melissa dove right in to understand my clients, thinking outside of the box with the ideas about partnering with local galleries and restaurants. Big agencies were too expensive, impersonal or inexperienced; I would not have gotten the same creativity working with anyone else. I am comfortable telling Melissa information about my business; like when I didn’t get a job, she wanted to know why I didn’t get the job and if there were things I could do better to get it the next time. She brings continuity to our marketing with high energy and indelible creativity. Dwelling Creative is an essential part of my team.

**★★★★★ — Diana Foster, Jan. 2018**

> When the design architect of our home had Melissa come photograph his latest project I was delighted when she suggested we relax around some good food and company while she took the photos. Melissa likes people and life events to fill the space while she is capturing the essence of the architecture. Her professionalism and eye for detail have resulted in beautiful photographs and memories of our new home.

**★★★★★ — Mammoth Mill & Construction Co., Nov. 2017**

> Before Melissa even started building our site or taking any photos, she spent time with us. She wanted to know our story, who we are and what we wanted to communicate. With her powerful questions and intuition, she was able to develop an incredible website that we felt was truly able to articulate the essence of who we are and what we do as a family business, Mammoth Mill Co. Her creativity with photography really impressed us. The shots she captured weren’t your run-of-the-mill photo-shopped pictures, they all have a story to tell and draw people in. We have been overwhelmed by the powerful responses we’ve received from our website. We’re thankful for finding Melissa, and all her talents. Thank you Melissa, for hearing us and delivering the beauty!!!

## Selected projects

- [The Bookcliff Modern - Design Build & Fabrications](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bookcliff-modern-design-build-and-fabrications-pj-vj~2139374)
  - Location: Grand Junction, CO
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: The Bookcliff modern was a home designed for clients who were looking for a sustainable approach to designing and constructing their new home. After living abroad for most of their professional careers, these clients had lived in a variety of housing types that were not typical of most north American homes. They found things along the way that they loved and worked well for them and they found things that they didn’t like and brought this valuable information to the design table. The Bookcliff M…
- [Taos Territorial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/taos-territorial-pj-vj~5477806)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 32
  - Description: Known originally as The Casa Romero Compound, this historic oasis with mature landscaping sits just off the main plaza in the center of town. The main house was originally constructed in 1875 with 18" adobe bricks, hand blown beveled windows with wood shutters, wood floors, elaborate carved wooden doors, vigas and latillas in the ceilings, four kiva fireplaces, projecting balconies and gabled roofing. A classic Center Passage Territorial, the home includes a main sala, perfect for entertaining a…
- [Hand Painted Taos Wagner Casitas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hand-painted-taos-wagner-casitas-pj-vj~5477834)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Modern home in Western Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-home-in-western-colorado-pj-vj~2589181)
  - Location: Grand Junction, CO
  - Photos: 47
- [Photography & Marketing: Interior Design Client Sybille Palmer, Taos New Mexico](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/photography-and-marketing-interior-design-client-sybille-palmer-taos-new-mexico-pj-vj~2506565)
  - Location: Taos, NM
  - Photos: 96
  - Description: Original renovated adobe home in Taos, New Mexico, designed by Sybille Palmer.

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/dwelling-creative-pfvwus-pf~789506220)

## Ideabooks

- [celiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93411126/list/celiling) — 1 idea
- [floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76506677/list/floors) — 3 ideas
- [dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77490841/list/dining) — 1 idea
- [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76505511/list/kitchen) — 5 ideas
- [greenhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76622524/list/greenhouse) — 5 ideas
- [bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76506637/list/bathroom) — 7 ideas
- [Landscape Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30675758/list/landscape-ideas) — 4 ideas
- [hacienda](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76539632/list/hacienda) — 5 ideas
- [library](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76539676/list/library) — 2 ideas
- [rec room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76507678/list/rec-room) — 1 idea
- [guest bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76506987/list/guest-bedroom) — 5 ideas
- [kids bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76507378/list/kids-bedroom) — 1 idea
- [study](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76507229/list/study) — 1 idea
- [windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76506946/list/windows) — 2 ideas
- [woodwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76507091/list/woodwork) — 1 idea
- [laundry room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76505472/list/laundry-room) — 1 idea

[See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dwellingcreative)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*