Hey I’m Mel
Thanks for stopping by! I’m so thrilled that you are interested in having me to capture your incredible day!
I am so passionate about capturing the spirit of your day in your wedding photographs; the hilarious speeches and your divine reception setup, your wedding party having a ball, walking hand in hand with your lover right on sunset, and Uncle John ripping it up on the dance floor after a few too many reds. Images that focus on your unique connection as a couple, all of your favourite humans celebrating, and all the big and small moments that take place throughout the day.
My shooting approach is a fun, interactive and relaxed storytelling style, keeping things authentic to preserve your memories and reflect your day just as it unfolded. I retouch my images in a bright, light, clean and crisp style, to ensure that your photos remain beautiful and timeless for years to come.
12 years experience in photographing weddings has given me a sixth sense to know when the things are happening and how to capture them no matter the weather, location, or scenario (so no moment is missed!) Trust me, when Eagle Rock starts playing on the dance floor I know just where I need to be.
I love getting to know you both, making sure you’re comfortable and relaxed on the day with me, so I can capture the real you - and you can have the best day ever!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME
Access to my exclusive online planning tools - featuring 12 years worth of experience and insider knowledge
Unlimited support in the timing and coordination of your day to keep it relaxed and stress free
Personalised consultations in the lead up to your day to make sure I capture what and who is important to you
Assistance finding awesome vendors to suit your tastes
Location scouting and lighting suggestions at your venue for the best possible photographs
An extra wedding BFF - You get 100% of me on your wedding day. I’ll fix your hair and your dress, I’ll pin on the boutonniere and I’ll joke with your grandma. I’ll make sure we stay on time and keep your day running smoothly, keep an eye on the weather conditions and when the light gets really good (IYKYK), I’ll read the room and mingle with your guests, and I’ll make the magic happen with you.
Feel free to check out my Collections below, extra ‘add ons’ and some of my favourite wedding moments from the past 12 years!
Wedding Collections
Collection One
9 hours coverage (all day)
10 x 10 Fine Art Album with 15 Spreads
700-1000 High resolution EDITED JPGS
online gallery & PRINT STORE ACCESS
ALL OF my Exclusive Planning Resources
Sneak Peek of 10 images
$6200
Collection Two
9 hours coverage (all day)
700- 1000 High resolution EDITED JPGS
online gallery & PRINT STORE ACCESS
ALL OF my Exclusive Planning Resources
Sneak Peek of 10 images
$5000
Collection Three
6 hours coverage (from ceremony onwards)
500- 700 High resolution EDITED JPGS
online gallery & PRINT STORE ACCESS
ALL OF my Exclusive Planning Resources
Sneak Peek of 10 images
$4400
All pricing includes GST.
Video Collection
In collaboration with Matt from Design Patrol Films
9 hours video coverage
5-7 minute short film
Instagram clip
film delivered online
$3,000
I’ve teamed up with Matt from Design Patrol films to offer my couples a seamless way of having both photo and video coverage! This Collection includes a 5-7 minute film that features all the highlights from the wedding party preps, ceremony, photo shoot and reception. This package is perfect for couples who would like a ‘short & sweet’ style of film to rmemeber their day. Design Patrol will choose licensed music for your film so that you can share it online with friends and family. Please note this package does NOT include audio from the ceremony or speeches and we cannot provide this after the day.
Add audio snippets from the ceremony and/or speeches - $900
Additional Coverage Options:
- Additional hours (Mel) - $200 per hour
- Add a Second Photographer (Minimum of 3 hours)
$400 for 3 hours
($100 per hour after 3 hours)
All pricing includes GST.
Fine Art Albums
10x10 inch Album With 15 SPREADS — $1400
Includes a Book Cloth Cover & Custom Cover Text Embossing
Add an album to your order prior to your wedding and receive a $200 discount
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
ADDITIONAL SPREADS - $30 EACH
LEATHER AND VELVET COVERS - $200
Online Print Store
No more dragging your USB to Officeworks! I have a print store than is fully integrated within your gallery. Order your favourite images as traditional prints, fine art prints, framed prints, thank you cards, canvases and more. Shipped straight to your home at the click of a button!
Engagement Sessions
Engagement Sessions are the perfect way for me to get to know you, and for you to get comfortable around the camera before the big day! You won’t need to worry about not knowing how to stand or which way to look; I’ll help you with some tips along the way. I'll ask you heaps of questions about yourselves, we will play some games and I can guarantee it won't feel like a 'photoshoot' - just us hanging out and I happen to have a camera with me.
Session Inclusions:
45 MINUTE SESSION
100 HIGH RESOLUTION JPGS
ONLINE GALLERY
$700
(Newcastle or Hunter Valley location)
“Ohhhh my goshhhh!! These are amazing!!! We are so so lucky to be having you!!!
How you can turn an awkward, height mismatched couple into these is incredible! Quote Jack ‘we aren’t so bad looking after all’ haha.
Thank you so much!!! ”
Exclusive Planning Resources
Over 11 years of photographing weddings means I’ve seen what works to make a day perfect and run as smooth as possible!
These exclusive and extensive planning tools are a curation of everything I have learnt about weddings from timeline planning and the very best tips to make your photos incredible.
You will receive access to all of this information plus me as your personal soundboard throughout your planning process.
What my couples have to say..
“We will never be able to thank Mel enough for what she captured on our wedding day. From the moment we spoke on the phone for the first time, I knew Mel was the one! Everytime I look through our photos I can’t help but shed tears of joy. Mel has captured memories, moments and feelings that in the rush of the day we didn’t even realise were taking place. Not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing person. Thank you so so much Mel”
“HOLY BALONEY! Mel is one of a kind! Her photos are amazing... as anyone could see looking through her photos... but it is who she is as a person which is the real decider! Mel, my husband and I have hit it off from day one. She is personable, relaxed, funny, energetic, thorough, attentive, silly, happy, curious, smart and full of great ideas! She makes you feel so comfortable, makes you laugh and brings out the true personalities and relationships with a click of a button! She was and still is the talk of the town from our wedding. She has captured the true essence of every being at our wedding... and I haven’t even seen all the photos yet!!”
“Oh. My. God.
These photos are absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!! We are blown away! You have done SUCH a beautiful, beautiful job! We sat down with all the family and slowly went through them all, stopping at every pic and all making sounds at how stunning they are! And this is just the sample. Your eye is even more amazing than we could have hoped for. There honestly wasn’t a single photo we didn’t lose it over.
You’ve captured so many perfect moments. We can’t thank you enough. We will make sure we tag you in every photo possible so we can get you as much work and buzz as we can!
Thank you so much for sharing the day with us. You had such a lovely, warm, gentle, fun energy and everyone loved you! You’ve exceeded all of our expectations!
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Some of my favourite moments!
PS. That photo above is me with 5 of my brides!
ARE YOU READY?
Let’s do this!
Simply reply via your enquiry email that you are ready to roll and I can send you my booking information!
My Booking Information includes:
1. Your wedding photography contract
2. A questionnaire for you to fill out (tell me all about you and your day!)
3. An invoice for your booking retainer - $1000.00 (which is deducted from the balance of your chosen package)
Once I have received your booking retainer, the completed contract agreement, and the questionnaire, I will be in touch to confirm that your date is booked in and what happens next (all the fun stuff!)