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NO FORCED SMILES, JUST LOTS OF (GOOD) FEELS.


And we’re going to have fun while we’re at it.


The little looks, big laughs and all the things that make your people, your people.


That’s what I’m chasing.


I create the space, give you a little direction and let you be, you.


Genuine moments that are uniquely yours in a gallery of beautiful photos to hold onto forever.

 

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LOVE NOTES

AMELIA H

From our maternity shoot during my first pregnancy to a beautiful newborn session when our eldest daughter was born, and most recently, a family shoot with our newest addition. Her warm and calming presence makes every session a joy.


Rated 5 stars by 130+ Geelong families on Google

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LOVE NOTES

MAGGIE L

Melina has such a warm and patient approach, she made us feel completely at ease and guided us so naturally throughout the session. Even when our little one needed breaks or things didn’t go exactly to plan, Melina remained calm, supportive, and understanding, which made the entire experience stress-free (very much appreciated for a first time mum as well).


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SCARLETT S

We had been putting off a family photo session for so long, thinking it would feel awkward, but Melina made the whole experience effortless and natural. She is such a lovely person - so warm, patient, and incredible with little kids.


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HI, I'm Melina.

A Mum & a photo storyteller.

Making babies calm,

toddlers my besties,

Mums shine and Dads say,

'It wasn't that bad!'.

More about me
PORTFOLIO
A mother in a white bikini and shirt holds her baby on a sandy beach with rocky cliffs in the background.

MATERNITY

Before hello.

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PORTFOLIO
Two young girls with curly blonde hair sit on sandy beach holding a sleeping newborn wrapped in a white knit blanket.

NEWBORN

Time to slow things down.

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PORTFOLIO
Family of three enjoying a sunny autumn day by a tranquil pond surrounded by golden grass and tall trees.

FAMILY

As you are.

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PORTFOLIO
A joyful family celebrates a birthday with colorful balloons and streamers, dad lifting toddler while mom and child watch.

CELEBRATIONS

One more reason to party.

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PORTFOLIO
Couple holding hands running barefoot on sandy beach with golden dunes and clear blue sky at sunset.

COUPLES

Just the two of you.

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PORTFOLIO
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EXTENDED FAMILIES

For when you're altogether.

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PORTFOLIO
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BRAND

Make it you.

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WHAT I'M KNOWN FOR

STYLING

 

COME AS YOU ARE OR RAID MY
DREAMY 40+ STYLED PIECES
& NEWBORN WARDROBE.

 

BEING A BABY WHISPERER & TODDLER BESTIE

 

I'm KNOWN FOR THE JUGGLE - A CALMING ENERGY FOR THOSE QUIET NEWBORN MOMENTS AND BRINGING THE FUN & PLAYFUL ENERGY FOR THOSE GENUINE FAMILY SMILES.

 

FULL SUN PHOTOS

 

FIND ME WHEREVER THE SUN HITS RIGHT, NO MATTER THE TIME OF DAY.

 

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THINGS YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT

KIDS BEING KIDS

I'M A MUM OF THREE. I KNOW ALL THE WIGGLES SONGS & DANCE MOVES & I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE THEM.

WHERE TO GO

 

MY STUDIO, YOUR HOME, IN NATURE OR YOUR FAVOURITE HANG OUT PLACE, I'm THERE.

 

 

YOUR HANDS

 

 

I'M GOING TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO SO YOU DON'T FEEL AWKWARD.
NO CHEESE ALLOWED.

 

 

READY?

 

I can't wait to see you soon.

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Melina Takes Photos - maternity, newborn, family and couples photography based in Geelong, shooting across the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Melbourne by request.


Melina and Melina Takes Photos welcome 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.