A Shot Above The Rest Photography
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- Canberra wedding and portrait studio run by photographer Melissa (Mel) Flanagan
- Mel holds an Advanced Diploma of Photography and is an accredited member of the AIPP
- Wedding days, engagement shoots and later family milestones covered by the same photographer
About A Shot Above The Rest Photography
A Shot Above The Rest Photography is a Canberra wedding and portrait studio run by Melissa Flanagan, known to clients as Mel. She holds an Advanced Diploma of Photography and is an accredited member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, and her work centres on couples and families who want honest, connected images rather than stiff posing. Weddings are the heart of the studio. Mel describes her style as refined and timeless, and her approach on the day as easygoing and personal: couples are encouraged to be fully present with their guests while she takes care of the meaningful moments, from the ceremony to portraits by the water or under the trees. The aim is photographs that feel like the day did and that can be handed down through the family. Engagement photography is offered as well, giving couples a chance to relax in front of the camera before the wedding. Beyond the wedding, the same studio photographs later chapters too – maternity, christening and family portrait sessions – so couples can keep working with a photographer they already know. Clients view their finished images through a private, password-protected online gallery on the studio's website. Prices are not published online, so every wedding is quoted individually.
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Who is the photographer at A Shot Above The Rest Photography?
The studio is run by Melissa (Mel) Flanagan, a Canberra photographer with an Advanced Diploma of Photography who is an accredited member of the AIPP.
What is Mel's photography style?
Refined and timeless, with a relaxed, personal approach on the day so couples can enjoy their guests while the meaningful moments are captured with care.
Does the studio offer engagement photography?
Yes. Engagement sessions are one of the studio's main services and are a good way for couples to get comfortable with Mel before the wedding.
How do we receive our wedding photos?
Images are delivered through a private, password-protected online gallery on the studio's website, where couples can view and share their photos.
Can we book Mel for family photos after the wedding?
Yes. Alongside weddings, the studio photographs maternity, christening and family portrait sessions, so couples can return for later milestones.
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Olana Andrew
2 months ago
Highly recommend Mel! We used her recently to capture our daughter’s christening as we loved her photos vibe and she’d had a lot of experience photographing the type of christening we had. The photos turned out lovely an…
Bek’s Bloomz
5 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently had the pleasure of working with A Shot Above the Rest Photography and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were excep…
Josie Walker
5 months ago
Mel is one of a kind. We’ve been photographed by a handful of other photographers and no one compares. We’ve never felt more comfortable and at ease in front of a camera- and the amount of amazing pictures we got from a…
Nicole Crawford Ramalho
7 months ago
We were lucky enough to win a free photoshoot at a wedding expo recently and Mel took us to this beautiful location (we found our wedding venue because of her!). Mel took these beautiful photos of us and was even kind en…
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