The first year of a child’s life is such a special time! They’re growing oh so fast, and rapidly developing their cheeky personalities and adorable expressions. It’s one of my favourite times to capture - and rather than offering a monthly pop-up style session, I go...
If you’ve ever wondered about professional photography awards and competitions, how they work, and why I enter, keep reading! Today, I’m sharing a bit about the world of professional photography awards. And I promise, I’m not writing this just to talk about the fact that...
One of my favourite parts of a wedding - night photography! It’s something that Mel Waite Photography has become known for. Sparkling, moody, creative shots taken under the night sky, these images make for the perfect end to the night, and look stunning framed up and...
Oh, I do love my studio - but there’s nothing quite like shooting on location. Don’t get me wrong, studio photography has its place, and is incredibly essential in a city like Wellington where the weather is unpredictable. It’s also the perfect space for newborn photography,...
Christmas is in the air - already! The shops are stocking their Christmas supplies, and the deals are flooding into your inbox, and the Christmas party invites are on their way. I’m jumping onboard too, because it’s time to start planning your family Christmas photography! “But it’s...
Nearly half of all the couples whose weddings I photograph either already have children themselves, or they have an extended family full of kids! While some still opt for a child-free wedding day, I often get asked how couples can make their wedding more child...
Ready to be overloaded with cuteness? We’re diving back into the adorable world of newborn photography! A few weeks ago I touched on what parents should wear during a newborn photography session, so I thought I’d elaborate on this today. It’s one of the most common...
Spring has sprung! September is here, the flowers are blooming, and there’s that crisp feeling in the air. So, without further ado - I’m talking all things magical about hosting a spring wedding here in New Zealand. Number one: the days are longer! The shortest winter...
We might technically be just out of winter - but as we all know, Wellington’s wintry weather tends to wander into the last quarter of the year. Here comes the unpredictable rain that we’ve come to expect in September! Like with winter weddings, people often avoid...
Wedding albums are a magical and practical way to showcase the images captured on your wedding day. Whether it’s to pop on your coffee table and show to your friends and family, or to keep tucked away for perusal on a rainy day with a...
Prepare to feel all warm and cuddly inside - because today, we’re talking newborn photography! One of the questions I often get asked is - what should I expect during a photography session? After years of photographing the cutest little humans, there are so many things...
They say you can’t beat Wellington on a good day. I say: you can’t beat a Wellington wedding on a stormy, dramatic, windswept evening - because it makes for the most epic wedding photos! Seb and Emily are a dream couple - two gorgeous humans with...