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Welcome to Melanie Birt Photography

I'm based in Sydney and available to work anywhere. Most of my work focuses on the family: natural, candid portraits of children and families as well as documenting life's journey and celebrations including parties, engagements, weddings and anniversaries.

This is where you can keep up with my latest sessions, view my portfolio, get information and book a session with me.

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Last year my blog placed in the top ten finalists for "Best New Photoblog" in the 2009 Photoblog Awards. It also placed in the top ten finalists for "Best Asian and Oceanic Photoblog". You can view all of the results here.

Thank you readers, for your votes and support in 2009. I'm super excited about 2010!

Six in a Row

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 8:54pm Posted in Commercial

Talk about WOW!

It’s funny how things happen… right? Well right about the same time I launched my photography business, two friends from my University days got together to create Six in a Row. They have been so busy wow’ing the Sydney and Canberra Markets with their amazing jewellery that is has taken them until now to launch their web-site. But boy, it was worth the wait.

Check it out, oh, and yep, they’re a commercial client of mine, and I had the opportunity to capture their beautiful workspace along with their pieces a little while back. Go see for yourself and next time they’re at a market near you, get along. Not only do they have amazingly original pieces for women, but their kids line is to die for… it’s worth stocking up the present drawer with these beauties.

Enjoy!

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June 23, 2010 - 11:27 am Rachel Richter - I had a look at their website - GORGEOUS!

June 23, 2010 - 2:09 pm Dani B - Oh how lovely. Beautiful images of beautiful jewellery.

June 23, 2010 - 3:41 pm Melody G - Gorgeous!!!! Looks so funky. Best of luck for them!

June 23, 2010 - 5:50 pm Rana - Ohhhhh nice, I love beads :)

Lucky Mum

Monday, June 7, 2010 at 12:19pm Posted in Family

In Sydney over the weekend one super lucky Mum received a selection of images, including these ones, of her gorgeous adult children framed for her birthday.

She’s lucky because her daughter had been planning this secret photo session with her three brothers since February (yup.. that’s how long I’ve been in on the plan). One even had to fly back early from a rugby match in Queensland on the day of the session.

She’s lucky because she had her party on Saturday night and this was a complete surprise…

She’s lucky because she has 4 times the love a child has for their Mum. Happy Birthday!

Enjoy!

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June 7, 2010 - 2:22 pm Jodie - Wow! What a wonderful, surprise and thoughtful gift. These look gorgeous Mel! Great work xoxo

June 7, 2010 - 10:20 pm Karen Pfeiffer - What a beautiful family and what an awesome surprise!!!! Gorgeous work.

June 7, 2010 - 10:42 pm gemma higgins - what an awesome birthday!!! lovely shots!

Green T

Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 7:18pm Posted in Children, Family

These kiddos had me on my toes at this session… those who could run were running, and those that were interested in the dirt were well… pretty dirty :)

But it was worth it!

Enjoy!

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May 31, 2010 - 12:53 pm Hayley - Yes...but you got 'the' shot! Three children of those ages...all looking at the camera...all eyes open! That's a great shot Mel! I think child photography is THE hardest of all areas...you really have to work for every shot don't you. Love the green tops!

May 31, 2010 - 1:54 pm amanda reelick - Oh they are so gorgeous :) beautiful.

May 31, 2010 - 2:24 pm Peta - What adorable children. Great shot!

May 31, 2010 - 2:40 pm Nicole Ramsay - Oh the eyes and those cheeks on the little baby. Love the firery red hair on the older boy too. Mum will love it!

May 31, 2010 - 2:51 pm Philly - What a gorgeous shot! Well done on getting them all in the one frame!

June 1, 2010 - 12:02 pm Bekie Marie - Wonderful shot!

The vintage red truck

Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 2:08pm Posted in Children, Family

When we were discussing the detail of the photography session, this Mum mentioned she had some vintage toy cars that she was thinking of bringing along. I loved them… and so did her little boy!

Enjoy!

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May 27, 2010 - 2:42 pm Susan D'Arcy - beautiful images melanie, that toy truck is so cool! You've captured such fabulous images for this family

May 27, 2010 - 5:06 pm Renee Bell - oh these are adorable!! Love the first one

May 27, 2010 - 5:18 pm Seona - Gorgeous ! What lovely light, gorgeous colours !

May 27, 2010 - 9:34 pm Fran Paysen - Oooh, love those toy trucks too! These kiddos are just gorgeous. The close-ups are divine. Beautiful colours and light in all of these.

May 28, 2010 - 4:38 pm Lisa Huelin - Happy happy birthday to you!!! Great post, love the vintage cars :) hope you had a great day and hopefully we can catch up soon xx

Karen + Craig | Married!

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 4:56pm Posted in Weddings

You might remember this beautiful couple from this engagement session…

Recently I had the honour of photographing their wedding on a stunning, warm Autumn day.  My friend and fellow photographer Tanya Tindale helped out as well and not only did we have a blast, but were made to feel like guests and we felt truly privileged to capture the day.

Karen chose to get ready at her parents house in Kirrawee while Craig’s best man Garry hosted the boys at his home in Loftus before the ceremony at Cronulla.

One of Tanya’s…

Stunning Dress…

The flowers were just so vivid, and beautifully put together. Karen was super excited about them, and the ‘something borrowed’ was the handkerchief that was given to Karen for the day by Craig’s Grandmother.

Gorgeous girls…

Super proud Dad sneaking a peek…

Karen and her girls…

A great capture by Tanya…

Married…

Karen +Craig chose the following vendors to help make their day truly special:

Invitation: Karen put them together with materials from Truly Madly Deeply

Dress: DresSense, Miranda

Shoes:  Joanne Mercer

Rings: Selected Jewellery, Miranda (02) 9526 5565)

Hair: Belle Hairdressing, Kirrawee

Makeup: Sam Anderson 0414 844 336

Florist: Kirrawee Flower Decorations (02) 9545 3804

Bridesmaids Dresses: Satch, Myer

Grooms Attire: Fancini, Miranda

Cake: Sam Anderson 0414 844 336

Karen + Craig, I hope you enjoy this sneak peek of your wedding images… all the way from your balcony overlooking the waters of the Maldives… BLISS! can’t wait to hear all about it :)

Enjoy!

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May 2, 2010 - 6:20 pm Bianca - Oh these are beautiful! I love the shots of them each holding the bouquet! Gorgeous work, it looks like a stunning wedding!

May 2, 2010 - 7:33 pm carsonhall photography - gorgeous images, melanie, you and tanya have done a wonderful job

May 2, 2010 - 7:47 pm tanya tindale - loved working with you miss.. i know these guys will be thrilled they were such a joy to take with you...

May 2, 2010 - 8:02 pm Merryn Gomez - lovely work - I especially like the last image - the cake shot - very nice!

May 2, 2010 - 8:19 pm LK - Great job Melanie! What a beautiful wedding.

May 3, 2010 - 3:16 pm Janet Palmer - gorgeous wedding, and those flowers are so pretty!

May 3, 2010 - 8:56 pm Chrissy Torney - Oh these are lovely, beautiful details.

May 4, 2010 - 11:09 am Nicole Ramsay - Gorgeous photos. Beautiful attention to details. I LOVE the cake shot at the end. The best cake shot I'v ever seen. Well done.

May 6, 2010 - 4:07 pm Finessence Photography - lovely series of photos guys!

May 12, 2010 - 10:53 pm Karen Buckle - Love the cake shot - great composition! And what a stunning location - beautiful!