Mel Hill Photography
ProHighlights
- A team of four wedding photographers, including Mel and Michael, who can shoot as a pair so both partners' preparations are covered
- Light, bright and relaxed style that favours fun, joyful images of couples with their friends rather than dark, moody edits
- Studio in Harrison where couples can meet the team, look through sample albums and leave with a timeline planned for the day
About Mel Hill Photography
Mel Hill Photography is a Canberra wedding photography team based at a studio in Harrison. Mel and Michael lead a small crew of four photographers, and their approach is meant to feel easy – more like spending the day with friends than being directed by strangers. The look is light, bright and joyful, with colourful, natural images of couples, their wedding party and their guests, rather than desaturated or moody editing. Couples can book one photographer or two. A second photographer makes it possible to capture both partners getting ready, adds more images and variety, and gives alternative angles of the same moments, such as the ceremony. Their portfolio moves between garden ceremonies, wedding parties by the lake, long-table receptions and portraits at well-known Canberra spots. Before booking, couples are invited to the studio to meet the team, browse finished albums and ask questions, and the meeting ends with a timeline for how the day will run. Rather than relying on a curated highlights page, the team will share a complete delivered gallery from a real wedding, ideally at your venue, so you can judge consistency across a whole day. A $600 deposit secures the date. After the wedding, handmade albums made with traditional book-binding methods are available from $790, and the studio stocks ready-to-hang frames that include a print of your choice. Weddings shorter than five hours are quoted individually. The studio also runs family and newborn sessions, and its sister brand offers photo booth hire for receptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Can we have two photographers on the day?
Yes. A second photographer is recommended if you want both partners' preparations photographed, more images overall and different angles of key moments like the ceremony.
What style of photography does Mel Hill Photography shoot?
Light, bright, relaxed and fun images of couples and their friends. The team says plainly that dark, moody or desaturated editing is not what they do.
Can we meet the team before booking?
Yes. Couples can visit the Harrison studio to meet the photographers, look through albums and ask questions, and the catch-up finishes with a timeline for the wedding day.
Do they offer wedding albums and prints?
Yes. Handmade albums start from $790, with discounts when paid before the wedding, and the studio has a range of ready-to-hang frames that come with a print of your choice.
Do they photograph smaller weddings?
Yes. Weddings running under five hours are quoted individually, so couples planning a shorter or more intimate day can ask for a tailored quote.
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Emily P
2 weeks ago
My oh MY! Mel is extraordinary. She had and still has me mesmerised with all the beautifully incredible photos she took and edited. She captured the best day of my life exceptionally, I get so genuinely happy every-time…
Bianca Rodenas Navarro
3 months ago
From the moment we met Mel, she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. Neither of us are used to being in front of a camera, but she guided us so naturally that taking photos felt easy and fun. When we received our we…
Sarah Binney
8 months ago
Corinne at Mel Hill was fantastic and I could not recommend her more! She was so lovely to work with and was very professional and friendly. The photos came out even better than I'd ever imagined and she got them back to…
Nicola
a year ago
The team at Mel Hill photography were amazing to work with to capture our wedding. Michael guided us through the process of how to timeline our wedding based on sunset timings, which resulted in us getting some amazing m…
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