​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.

FAQs

  • BOUTIQUE ACCOMODATION

    Evoking a sense of place and emotion through my images, I’ll capture the essence of your home and how it actually feels for guests to be in the space.

    A gallery of 80+ carefully selected and edited images (internal, external & lovely corners or details) delivered in both high resolution and web size.

    Allow a full day or overnight stay.

    • Love Local

    For local businesses and boutique stays within The Bellarine Peninsula & Geelong, I also offer a ’Love Local’ shoot.

    Up to 30 carefully selected and edited images (internal, external & lovely corners or details) delivered in both high resolution and web size.

    Allow up to 2 hours.

    CREATIVE SPACES

    Portrait, Process & Product photography. A lifestyle shoot for the creative, held within your studio/business or home, capturing beautiful imagery and telling the story of your craft.

    A gallery of 30+ carefully selected and edited images delivered in both high resolution and web size.

    Allow 1-2 hours.

    PORTRAITS/HEADSHOTS

    Atmospheric portraits/headshots using natural light. I like to keep it relaxed and comfortable, so sessions can be held at your studio/workplace, home or or an outdoor location.

    Up to 15 carefully selected and edited images available to download in high resolution for printing and web size for use on all of your social platforms.

    Allow up to 1 hour.

  • I’m based on The Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria.

    Yes I’m happy to venture far and wide, and regularly travelling throughout Victoria & Tasmania.

    Around the Bellarine Peninsula & Geelong travel is complimentary. For locations beyond this, a travel fee applies and will vary depending on location. When travelling interstate I will always endeavour to work with my clients to find the most affordable and suitable options.

  • Your images will be available within 7 days, beautifully presented via a personalised online gallery. If I am travelling please allow 2 weeks.

  • You will have a non-exclusive standard license for personal use of the images on all of your social platforms, website and airbnb listings. This does not allow for images to be shared with third parties (eg. suppliers, trades, publications etc) However, if you would like to share your images for PR with third parties I am very happy to collaborate and chat about options so please just ask!

  • I will capture your space just as you have it prepared & styled for my arrival. However, I will make use of items you have around the property to create welcoming scenes such as a cuppa & blanket or book on the sofa, running a bath etc.

  • I don’t provide RAW (unedited) files as the careful editing of the images I capture is an essential part of my process, enabling me to tell your story and bring it all to life.

  • “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

  • “I knew the quality of your work & I knew the images would be outstanding…what I wasn’t expecting was such an expansive experience, every image has such a depth and raw essence.”

    - Dommy