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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

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Waterfront wedding

What a magic day we shared at Matt and Heidi's wedding down on the waterfront  at Booker Bay. It had been pouring all week and forecast for more, but we were blessed with blue skies, a soft breeze and warm sunshine. Lots of laughter, giggling kiddies and proud grandparents mixed with a relaxed bride and groom and yummy food -the perfect start to a happy life together. Hope you like this teaser guys -book and disc are on the way xoxox












Monday, August 1, 2011

Family fun

I had a ball at my latest shoot in Balmain on Saturday. Chelsea and her brothers and mum and dad were so much fun and I loved capturing the laughter and love they all have for each other. Here is a teaser, while I work on the rest of your images. Love mel xoxo

Sunday, June 26, 2011

a beautiful day

Today I wandered along a deserted beach.....wandering, watching, smelling and picking up little shells. I felt sooo at peace and happy. There was a little crisp breeze, the sea was so calm and a sailing boat skimmed along the ocean heading North. I lay back with my face to the sun and saw an eagle soar above. The grass swayed and I stayed.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Hair with Style

A very talented local Hair stylist, Jess asked me to take some photos for her portfolio and we had such a ball on Saturday with our STUNNING models!! Jess is sooo talented and along with Kristen who enhanced the girls beauty with her make up skills, we had a magical photo shoot showcasing some beautiful up- styles. Hope you like these teasers Jess xoxoxo










Sunday, June 12, 2011

A little miracle

Over the long weekend our family celebrated a Christening for darling little Ewan. He is a total dream, full of smiles and serenity. He truly is the quietest little baby I have ever seen and he enjoyed lots of hugs and quality time with his grandfather and aunt who met him for the first time, along with the rest of the family. Grandpa sang Irish songs and baby Ewan was transfixed, this meeting of generations gave me goose bumps -truly magic!