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

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Streamer delight

Kids and streamers -what a magical combination! What fun and laughs we had on my afternoon shoot with these happy little people who found it very hard to stop running when I said "Go" -they just kept going and going into the distance -classic!!
I learn everyday from working with children, that life really isn't meant to be so serious, and you can find fun in anything and EVERYTHING :o) Grab some streamers and try it yourself!!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Blissful blue eyes

I have had the pleasure of playing with this blue eyed little darling and his parents on a recent afternoon photo shoot at the beach. He was sooo smiley and happy and just loved running along the beach and being hugged by Dad! 
Being with families and feeling the special connection that binds them together really makes my job so wonderful! I feel privileged to be allowed to witness and capture such love and happiness xoxo



Wednesday, September 8, 2010

the beach

This morning I jumped out of bed at 5.30am, which is not usual at alll for me, so I grabbed the camera and strolled down to the beach. It made me think what a special place the beach really is. 

The surfers ride on the swell and the birds catch fish, people walk their dogs....Its a place to be alone, yet its also a meeting place and a place to feel like you belong to something bigger....its a place that makes you feel alive and happy. 
I hope you enjoy these pics and get a feeling for the bliss that I experienced :o)

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Freckle delight

Oh how I love you soooo my little Flynn! Your freckles and your seriousness make me melt. And then you smile and the sun shines through and makes my day.