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Meet Mel

Hi there, thanks for stopping by!

Let me introduce myself. I'm Mel, a creative photographer with a passion for working with individuals to create elegant and inspiring imagery for any occasion, individual, brand or business.

With a contemporary arts degree and more than 12 years of experience in visual communication, I bring a creative perspective to every job I am involved with.

When I approach my subject matter through my lease it’s like a veil gets removed and I connect with its essence. From this place I like to capture it’s beauty and draw out the qualities of the subject that make it unique. This is the magical aspect of my work that I love. I apply this philosophy to my art, my photography, my written word.

I see the future of my business incorporating a more dynamic creative range, so if you have an idea that you’re not sure will fit my current work, get in touch and let’s have a chat!

By placing myself in the end result of the best outcome for both my clients and myself, I know we will create amazing imagery together.
Collaboration is like a dance, there is give and take with the outcome of creating something captivating for the audience.

So if you like the sound of this, let’s dance!
Mel x

I am based in Launceston - Lutruwita Tasmania, but happy to travel statewide, interstate and worldwide for assignments.

My Approach

The underlying theme in my work is capturing the essence of anything that I photograph. If I’m genuinely connected to what I’m photographing I believe I can bring out it’s essence, which is a skill I’ve learnt through presence, observation, insight and experience.

An image is successful to me when I can feel it. When I can connect to it emotionally. A portrait is successful when I know I’ve captured the person not thinking about having their photo taken. But instead, photographing those brief moments in-between when you see someone’s natural essence beyond the self-conscious.

This is what I bring to my craft, the ability to be present and see the essence. This is not limited to portraiture, it can be a product, a brand, an event, anything.

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Team

Meet Lauren

A local creative and customer experience enthusiast. Lauren joined the Melanie Kate Creative team in an official capacity in 2022, however, Lauren's involvement with the team dates way back to 2017 where she has featured both in front and behind the lens in creative and professional capacities.
You will find Lauren assisting shoots and working her magic behind the scenes to optimise your experience when engaging with the Melanie Kate Creative team.

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Camera bodies

Canon 5D Mark IV
Canon 5D Mark II

Camera lenses

Canon 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 35mm f/1.4
Canon 85mm f/1.8
Canon 100mm Macro
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8
Canon 70-200mm f/4.0

Flashes and lights

Speedlights:
Canon 600 EX II-RT
Canon 430 EX II

Flash System:
Elinchrom Quadra Ranger RX Hybrid - Battery Powered
Range of light modifiers - softboxes/ umbrellas

I am Available for Booking

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