Thinking about booking in a family photography session, but not too sure what you should wear? Don’t worry - this is one of the questions that I get asked most often, and I’m always happy to help! Well-chosen outfits will always make a good photo better....
After my recent blog about Laura and Liam’s wedding (and their spectacular sunset shoot!), I’ve had a few people asking how they can make sure they get the best sunset wedding photographs - so today, I’m sharing my top tips! Read on to find out...
One of my favourite phone calls to receive goes a little bit like this: “Hey Mel, I’m _____’s sister. You photographed their wedding last year. I’d love to book you to photograph our wedding too!” I adore when the siblings of past wedding couples get in...
‘Tis the season for cake smash photography! I’ve been booked up recently with first birthday celebration shoots, and have a few more booked in before Christmas. The world of cake smash photography is a divided one - some clients absolutely love the fun of it, while...
When you first get engaged, the process of wedding planning can seem a little overwhelming. Don’t worry - I’ve been there. Even years of experience as a wedding photographer couldn’t quite prepare me for the amount of organising, planning and booking that comes with your...
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...
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...
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...