If you hate being photographed or photographs of yourself, you are my favourite type of client. Really? Genuinely, it's my personal mission to replace those ick images in your head with images that show the beauty I see in you. And then you'll see for yourself how beautifully you CAN be photographed!
I love capturing an atmosphere. Your guests enjoying themselves, I listen out for the lift in someone's voice, for the punchline reaction. Be it a new product launch, a science fair, a charity fundraiser, a networking group, an awards ceremony; every photo has the vivacious stamp of animated joy. I relish meeting the truly inspirational people with diverse businesses and entrepreneurships.
I love capturing an atmosphere. Your guests enjoying themselves, I listen out for the lift in someone's voice, for the punchline reaction. Be it a new product launch, a science fair, a charity fundraiser, a networking group, an awards ceremony; every photo has the vivacious stamp of animated joy. I relish meeting the truly inspirational people with diverse businesses and entrepreneurships.
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Would you like to change your experience of being photographed? Imagine having fun and going away with that warm buzzy feeling of just feeling good about being yourself. I truly believe EVERYONE can be photographed to look how they feel inside; the real genuine you. I don't know how to explain it and even how I do it, but I just see when it appears on your face.
I relish meeting the truly inspirational people behind diverse businesses and entrepreneurship and I LOVE how much fun we can have with crafting your own personal brand images. Because potential clients are more likely to contact you, when they can identify with you!. So, give me a call, tell me who you are and why you love what you're doing and together we can craft your brand images.
As a photographer, I give advice to people on lighting, backgrounds and camera positioning so you can personally connect and maintain your professional image. There are simple solutions to common lighting issues and I can advise you on 'what looks good for you on camera'. The camera can be masterfully tricked to light your face up, if you wear the right colours for you.
Reviews (10)
Peter Brunskill
Aug 03, 2019
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Mel covered our wedding in November 2018. With her professionalism and sense of timing she captured both the spirit of the day and the pictures which has given us so many memories to cherish for ther rest of our lives. We would have no hesitation in recommending her to take pictures of any events that mean a great deal to you. Peter and Margaret Brunskill
Fiona Joines
Sep 24, 2018
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Mel made the whole process so easy. The planning felt like a chat with a friend and the shoot was so much fun - in the niceset possible way I forgot she was there, as did my 'models'. The end result, the photos, are stunning and reflect me and my business perfectly. If you are looking for a photographer, stop, you've found her! Thanks Mel x
Jennifer Rhodes
Jul 14, 2018
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Julia Commons
Dec 15, 2016
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About 6 months before our wedding, after looking around and speaking to lots of people, Mel was recommended to us through one of the small business meets in Oxford. Mel came and met us for a drink locally and as we talked through our requests I knew she was 'the one'! She grasped immediately what we wanted - candid, reportage style shots that were an organic record of out big day - and this is what she delivered.
As well as giving us beautiful photos that hung closely to the brief, the service provided was also super quick and efficient - even sending us 5 photos to wake up the day after our wedding
As well as giving us beautiful photos that hung closely to the brief, the service provided was also super quick and efficient - even sending us 5 photos to wake up the day after our wedding
Chris Mort
Nov 24, 2016
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Mel is an amazing photographer (and person) who has the unique ability to infuse you with the same passion for a shot, that she feels when taking it. You will be made to feel 100% at ease, as if standing in front of her lense is the most natural place in the world to be.- Regardless of how you felt before hand
Sam Hobbs
Oct 27, 2016
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Ben Molyneux
Jan 04, 2016
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Mel is great at relaxing you and bringing out the inner you. She has captured my children as I see them, in moments of magic. Her fun nature comes across in her work, as well as that creative flair that the very best professional photographers have. She has a passion for her art, and an enthusiasm for each assignment. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a top local people's photographer.
Peter Duffell Westwood Coaching
Oct 25, 2015
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Mel is an easy photographer to work with. She is really personable and we had a lot of fun during the shoot. She has great attention to detail and great ideas about what will and won't look good. Important as I was looking or updated pictures for my business web site. Really pleased with the results that are high quality and look really cool.
Joy Shakespeare
Jul 04, 2015
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Rachel Lofts
Jun 20, 2015
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Mel photographed our wedding in Ireland last April and she was a pleasure to work with. The engagement shoot, although an unusual concept for me to consider in the beginning as I don’t like being the centre of attention, was great fun and resulted with some beautiful photos of us. During the run in to the wedding day Mel was calm and very helpful with advice and tips. Then on the day itself she was friendly and professional, decisive and polite and a calming influence on all members of the bridal party. We were thrilled with photographs from the day as every little detail was captured - from
