​I’m Mel, a photographer based in the seaside town of Ocean Grove on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, Wadawurrung Country. 

Most of my photography centres around humble places, people and creative spaces. The lovely unhurried processes of following light to capture mood and atmosphere, of people in their studio or favourite place and telling their authentic stories through my lens, it's one of my greatest joys.

​​I’m forever seeking light and its magical ability to transform simplicity into unique moments of beauty. Documenting those fleetingly precious moments in between, the beautiful ordinary ones we don't often pay attention to. Those are my favourite moments of all, they're the ones that tell our story.

If you’re looking to collaborate on your next project, I’d love to hear from you.

  • “Melinda has a rare gift of seeing beyond the surface, transforming every frame into a poetic story…her work is more than photography - it’s magic, pure & simple”

    -Lynn

  • “Oh Mel, they’re wonderful. So so good. I’m absolutely delighted. You have such a talent and are a technical wizard to boot. Thank you so much!!!”

    -Marita

  • “I’m blown away with how beautiful you have made my property look…I have fallen in love all over again. What an incredible talent you are! I cannot thank you enough xx”

    -Jo

  • “Mel you were amazing to work with. Thanks for the beautiful snaps and for helping me relax in front of the camera xx”

    -Andrea

  • “Mel was amazing, she found content for photos that I would not have thought of photographing. The photos are amazing and my bookings have gone through the roof. Mel was so easy to work with and professional, also the return of the proofs were quick and easy to download. Thank you Mel.”

    -Pip

  • “Mel, it was so lovely to have you stay and to share our property with you. The photos are amazing! We can’t wait to update our website with your beautiful images. Thank you so much!”

    -Jill

  • “Mel, I am honestly crying. You have done such a beautiful job and just taken things to the next level for me. You’re so very talented!! Thank you so very much!”

    -Emily