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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 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. 

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

In a vegie patch...

Not long ago I played in a grassy vegie patch with some very handsome men :o) We played with carrots, picked tomatoes and messed around in a wheelbarrow! Gotta love the country!!
I love how kids just wait and wait to watch a seed grow and it takes foreverrrrr to them! But with some tender watering and a little magic whispering they shoot into delicious fresh vegies -nature is perfect really....

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

a touch of magic

I miss being a little girl, it seems sooo long ago sometimes... dressing up in beautiful frothy party dresses and tiaras and being totally amazed by the magic of fairies, star dust and bubbles. I have recently met some gorgeous little people who were so sweet and happy and loved the fairy party photo shoot we created just for them. Here's a little glimpse of their magic...xxoox


Monday, August 9, 2010

Corporate with a difference

I have been really busy of late and loving all the happy smiley people I've been meeting. I was asked to take some images for a design studio, but they didn't want the usual boring corporate look, so we stepped alittle outside the square and got colourful and somewhat glam!!



Sunday, July 18, 2010

A day in the country

I just love winter in the country....long walks, log fires, picking oranges and playing with hay and wheelbarrows! We all had a ball at our weekend away in the Hunter Valley even though it was freezing in the mornings with frost everywhere!!! 



Sunday, July 11, 2010

Shiny happy people

I totally and absolutely LOVE witnessing the pure joy of a family that adore each other!! Happiness radiates from my dear friends who enjoyed a photo shoot at Brooklyn on the weekend. The soft light was so pretty and was a great backdrop for these beautiful people! You made my day xoxoxo