Hi there! I’m Mel,

People have a million ways to describe someone, but the words my family and friends use for me most often are a bit eclectic: black sheep, earth mother, honest, thoughtful, and an unapologetic homebody. I proudly wear the homebody title, and my studio takes up half of our heritage family home on one of the oldest streets in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.

My life is a delightful chaos with my husband, three amazing kids (two of them neuro-atypical), and our beloved, pleasantly plump cat, Luna.

I've got a thing for all-black attire. It's my daily life hack—roll out of bed, and everything magically matches. Plus, black is just my jam, and I've even dedicated an entire room in the studio to its dark glory!

While I appreciate the simple things, I'm not shy about the occasional splurge. Whether it's investing in quality shoes or indulging in some fancy cheese from the local shop, I believe in the value of treating yourself. Brands and trends? Not my thing. Timeless elegance and following my heart have always been my compass.

Enter Boudoir Photography—the calling my heart couldn't ignore. I'm head over heels for my work and the incredible women I meet along the way. My own journey with self-image has paved the way for me to give others what I needed most in my life. I'm a work in progress, no doubt, but through my lens, I've started to embrace the beautiful reality of who I am, tummy rolls and all.

Interested in getting to know more about me and connecting with other women who have had or are planning a session? Join my women’s only 19+ VIP group! Be prepared for obscene amounts of uplifting positivity and support.

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LEARNING TO LOVE YOUR BODY IS HEALING.

Body-positive and fat-positive boudoir photography deepens our connection to our bodies and is healing.

I'm not here to make you beautiful; you already radiate beauty. You define the best version of yourself, and I'm honoured to capture it—a tribute to your journey and who you truly are.

Imagine seeing yourself in a way you may not have thought possible. You deserve to celebrate the amazing woman you are right now. This experience will transform the way you navigate your future.

Embracing and loving yourself as you are today is a powerful form of healing.

With over a decade of experience as a boudoir photographer, I derive immense joy from offering women a chance for body-affirming, positive self-expression. Through a keepsake—a photographic memento—I document a moment that lasts a lifetime.

Your boudoir session is an opportunity to liberate yourself from all expectations.

If you're ready to embrace the badass babe within, let accepting your body be the first step in your journey toward a radical, unapologetic expression of self-love.

Testimonials

“The whole experience from start to finish was hands down one of the best of my life. I felt so good about myself. I know it was a gift for my husband, but really ended up being for me. And when my husband got his book, he was floored.”
“I absolutely loved the process from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for a better day. This started off as a gift for my husband-to-be to gift on our wedding day but it ended up being an amazing experience for myself.”
“Every person deserves to feel this, I genuinely believe that every person has this beauty inside. Melanie, thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing me my beauty inside and out.”
“Every woman needs to do this at least once lifetime, everyone has something that they're not 100% happy about themselves... Mel is an expert at taking all that self doubt away, there is truly nothing like the feeling of seeing yourself in the images she captures.”