Geelong I Newborn I Maternity I FamilY

I see you there, your heart aching

as time turns these precious moments into memories too quickly.


If you're a nostalgic soul like me, I’m here to help you hold onto this season and

turn it into a legacy of images your heart can return to, again and again.

Hi, I'm Melina


I'm a mother of three, photographer, mentor and artful storyteller.


I'm about creating a photoshoot experience that feels as natural as the moments we capture.


I can't wait to tell your story.


"Melina's warm and calming presence makes every session a joy, and her ability to beautifully capture each moment always exceeds our expectations."


-AMELIA-


Explore the experience with me...

My availability is limited each month to allow for rescheduling -

I encourage you to book early to reserve your preferred date.


Newborn and maternity sessions are recommended to be booked from 12 weeks of pregnancy.


Featured in...

Gallery Lane Magazine

Edition 21, November 2024

Cover image and featured artist photographed by Melina Takes Photos

Gallery Lane Magazine

Edition 18, August 2024

Feature article written and photographed by Melina Takes Photos

'Melina's Large Scale Creative: Bloom Mother Bloom'


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“We had the most beautiful experience. Melina is such a talented photographer. I'll never be able to thank her enough for the beautiful memories she captured of my family.”

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Melina Takes Photos welcomes people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexualities and abilities.

We acknowledge the Wadawurrung, Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation as

the Traditional Owners of the lands, waterways and skies on which we work, live and learn. 

We show respect and value to your culture while celebrating the sharing of your stories, importance of birth and belonging,

and the gift of raising children on your land.

Melina captures family photographs across the Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula regions, as well as Melbourne as requested. Locations include Highton, Belmont, Waurn Ponds, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Manifold Heights, Herne Hill, Bell Park, Bell Post Hill, Geelong North, Newtown, Geelong West, Geelong, Rippleside Park, East Geelong, Newcomb, Torquay, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Mt Duneed, Armstrong Creek, Charlemont, Leopold, Curlewis, Queenscliff, Portarlington, Bellarine, Point Londsdale, Colac, Winchelsea, Bannockburn, Teesdale, Inverleigh, Lara, Bacchus Marsh, Werribee and more.

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