Stories with Mel

I am really passionate about making my couples feel comfortable in front of the camera, creating a space where they can truly be themselves and have a genuinely good time, so that can shine through in their wedding photos! I strive to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere – a combination of gentle guidance and knowing when to step back and allow the spontaneous moments to unfold naturally. I don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach, I document each day to cater for the unique needs and vales of my couples.

I send my couples a big questionnaire to fill out a few months out from the date so I can ensure that everything is captured perfectly on the day. Then we pour ourselves a glass of wine, make a cup of tea, whatever takes your fancy – and we will settle in and go through all of the plans, go over the timeline and any other last-minute details over Zoom/Facetime. This is the part where my couples can tell me all about their VIP’s, special traditions or plans, what is most important to them to be captured, if their dog will be attending (and how cute they will be in their bow tie!), photo ideas and inspiration, and anything else they want me to know!