About Me

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Terrigal, NSW, Australia
I have been a photographer for 20 years, travelling the world, meeting amazing interesting people and working with some fun, happy families and children. Beachcombing and photography have always been passions of mine. I love wandering along windswept beaches finding treasures that have been washed up on the shore. I am a professional photographer offering creative and candid images of people and places. My photographs tell a story and capture the essence of life. I offer child, family and adult portraiture along with documentary style images of community events, festivals and travel destinations. I hope you enjoy looking through my recent work :o) with love Melanie

Monday, December 21, 2009

Beautiful blue eyes

I love these shots of my beautiful niece! She is stunning!!


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Camping in Paradise

Oh my gosh! We discovered own own little piece of paradise on the weekend!! It was like we were Robinson Crusoe on a deserted island! The kids were in heaven running on the beach chasing pelicans and collecting shells and we caught fish and swam with dolphins. Life just can't get better...















































Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Little boy blue


My little friend, his dad and I had a beautiful shoot on Sydney Harbour. It was a perfect day for playing on the sand, climbing trees and watching the sail boats glide by....























Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Wild seas


I love love love it when the waves are crashing and pounding on the rocks, the energy is amazing! I got a bit wet and salty getting the first shot but really enjoyed watching the sea birds dive and swoop overhead, down into the wild ocean. After taking the wave photos I found a quiet spot on my deserted stretch of beach and took a self portrait!! Bliss.....

















Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Hunter Valley Gardens

I really enjoyed wandering around the Hunter Valley Gardens resting under the shade of a big willow tree listening to waterfalls and the drone of happy bees....It really is an impressive place.










Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Up Up and away...

On the weekend I was on a shoot in the Hunter Valley. It was a magical, still morning -perfect for taking these shots of the hot air balloon sunrise experience.










Thursday, November 26, 2009

Cooking up a storm

Who would have thought cooking could be soo much fun! These little girls were so beautiful and loved their mum to (choc) bits :o)



Monday, November 23, 2009

Early morning surprise


I really do love beachcombing, you never know what you might find....


































Sunday, November 22, 2009

Balloon delight


This family was wonderful to photograph. They all loved each other soo much and we had a such fun with the balloons.....













Friday, November 20, 2009

Pretty in pink


I had a ball with this little darling on our recent photo shoot. We dressed up in fairy wings and tiaras and played in the garden...my favourite things to do on a Sunday afternoon xoxox




























Wednesday, November 18, 2009

I am sailing, I am sailing.......

I took this photo when I was living in Ireland and sprained my ankle in the process as I ran through a rocky field! But I HAD to get that beautiful yacht as it headed out into the big blue ocean. BliSS!!!! :o0


























Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Messing around in the garden

We all had a lovely afternoon collecting dandelions and climbing trees...I love summer and happy laughter from little boys!