Welcome!

​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 it’s 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.

Services

  • Your gallery will contain a variety of images including internal, external and lovely corners or details. I’ll select at least 80 of the most beautiful images captured while at your property and send a link to your curated online gallery for easy download in both high resolution and web size.  Allow a full day/overnight stay enabling me to follow the light throughout the day, showcasing your home at its very best.

    $1500 plus travel* & gst

    *travel fees apply outside of Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula

    For local businesses of boutique stays within Geelong and The Bellarine Peninsula, I also offer a ‘short and sweet’ shoot giving you 25 images for use on your website, airbnb listing and social platforms. Allow up to 2 hours.

    $550 plus gst (additional images $30)

  • Portrait and process photography. A lifestyle shoot for the creative, held within their studio or home, capturing beautiful imagery and telling the story of their craft. You’ll receive up to 25 images available to download in high resolution and web size for use on your website and social platforms. Allow 1 - 2 hours.

    $550 plus travel* & gst (additional images $30)

    *travel fees apply outside of Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula

  • 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 an outdoor location. You’ll receive 10 images available to download in high resolution for printing as well as web size for use on all of your social platforms. Allow up to 1 hour.

    $450 plus travel* & gst (additional images $30)

    *travel fees apply outside of Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula

  • “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