Category: Modelling

Styled Wedding Shoot- Ana Mandara Bed & Breakfast

1/8/2017

I was lucky enough to be asked to take part in a styled bridal shoot on Sunday at the most stunning Bed & Breakfast Ana Mandara right here in Port Macquarie.

Ana Mandara is not only the most beautiful place to stay if your needing somewhere to get ready on your wedding day or just a quick night away together but they are also offering a more imitate ceremony and cocktail reception venue and who wouldn't want the amazing water views in the back ground of their ceremony and the gorgeous sunsets.

A huge thank-you goes out to all the local businesses and models that took part in this styled shoot and a huge thank-you to the lovely Kristy from Big Fat Kiss Events for putting it all together.

If you like anything you see please see these vendors:

Ana Mandara Bed&Breakfast Accommodation ( Located in Port Macquarie )
Big Fat Kiss Events ( for all your wedding day or special function styling )
Photography By Melissa Lee ( Provided the Photography )
Patrice Makeup ( Provided the ladies makeup )
Beverleys Bridal Boutique ( Provided wedding gowns & ladies formal dresses )
Stellar Weddings Hair and Makeup ( Provided the hair styles )
Park Lane Jewellery with Katrina Carney ( Provided the Jewellery )
Living green indoor plant hire ( Provided the plants )
Street Smart Clothing and Mens Foraml Hire ( Provided the men's suits )
Wauchope Colonial Florist ( Provided the bouquets )

Models: Ellen, Jana, Jaimie, Tom, Jonothan & Mitch

For links to their pages please head to www.facebook/photographybymelissalee as I have shared links to the businesses there.

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Amy's Street Glamor ~ Port Macquarie Nsw

23/3/2015

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I first approach Amy about doing a glamor session for me earlier on in the year and as I have already had Amy in for a bridal boudoir session followed by her wedding I knew she had a natural beauty about her that the camera and I love, so I was delighted when she said she would, so after we booked in the date I went about planning and deciding how I wanted this session to flow and what theme I wanted to embrace, that's when I decided to go with Street glamor, so I let the planning and ideas being.

I decided to invite along some fellow photographer friends to join in on the fun while learning at the same time and even though I sprung this on Amy last minute she didn't complain and totally rocked her shoot but you can already see that.

Photography isn't about what's wrong or right its about getting in there taking a shot and going do I love it or if not what can I do to make it better, photography is about having rules but than breaking every single one of them. My advice is always if you love it than that's all that matters, there will be plenty of people who do but than also some that don't but your work is yours so just be true to yourself.

A massive shout out to the following

Makeup artist Erin Thompson from Studio Lou in Wauchope
Hair Stylist Tankea Thomas for Wauchope
Model Amy Kearns
And Janine & Aaron for coming along to enjoy the shoot with.

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Carnival Fun with Vaida & Tyhra- Port Macquarie Nsw

4/3/2015

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Earlier this year I decided I wanted to do a project shoot and as the carnival was in town I thought what a perfect place to get creative, so I found these amazing models Vaida & Tyhra who were both keen and excited to go along with the dramatic vision I had in mind and we had a blast while doing so.

The girls weren't fussed with the extra attention they were receiving while out in the public and this is what helped create some fun shoots.

Thankyou to my models- Vaida & Tyhra
Makeup artists- Erin Thompson
Hair Stylist- Taneka Thomas

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Kristina Commerical/Model Session

9/11/2014

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Kristina from Mailino make up artistry popped into the studio for a commercial photo-shoot and while she was here we snapped a few images with her stunningly beautiful mother.

Jump on over to here Facebook page and check out her amazing work.

Model: Kristina Clarke
Hair & Makup Artist: https://www.facebook.com/Mailinomakeupartistry
Photographer: Photography By Melissa Lee

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Ellen's Modelling Portfolio

25/9/2014

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I know I've been pretty slack with my blogging lately so I am trying to catch up.

I had the chance to photograph the stunning and beautiful Ellen for a model portfolio (whom I've know since she was 6) and wow didn't this lady know how too rock her session and has been the only adult I've had so far that has wanted to use the kids little prop pink lounge and she pulled it off in style.

I love Ellen's style and personality and she truly knows how to rock any pose I threw at her.

Thank you to my wonderful professional hair & makeup team Taneka & Erin for another awesome job.

If you would like to book your own modelling portfolio session please contact via the contact tab or phone on 0422055682

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