Melanie McNiven Portraits

Our family arranged for Melanie to attend our 50th Wedding Anniversary Luncheon Cruise celebrations recently as a surprise gift for my husband and I. Nothing was too much trouble and Melanie went to great lengths to ensure we had photographs of everyone present. Melanie was also outstanding with our young grandchildren and we are over the moon with the many stunning candid shots of our guests. Thank you Melanie for helping create such beautiful, lasting memories for us!

It was an absolute pleasure to have Melanie be part of our big day. She was great to work with in the planning making sure she understood what we were after. She was always very friendly and happy to help, even posted some photos onto our Instagram wall on the night! We were really happy with the results that came beautifully presented. Highly recommend!

Wow, if you need a photographer that knows how to capture beautiful images using lighting and location, Mel is the girl for you. I sent some dresses from my business, Goosebumps Clothing for a photo shoot Melanie was doing and she did not disappoint. I am so thrilled with all the images and the little models were stunning. Thank you Mel for such a wonderful job. Thank you for this opportunity to showcase my Little Girls Lace Dresses also. You are amazing!!!

Mel was fantastic. She created a welcoming, comfortable space. The whole shoot was a joy considering how nervous my colleagues and I were.Our photos are fantastic and are performing great on our website.Thanks Mel, I will be recommending you to everyone I know.

I am in awe of the beautiful work that Melanie creates. She is truly a magician with the camera and her work is exquisite. Melanie is so easy to work with and nothing is too much trouble. She is a very calm person and makes everyone feel at ease. I completely recommend Melanie McNiven to anyone who wants a truly professional photographer.

Mel is one of the most amazing photographer's you will ever meet, She has been taking our family photos for the past 5 years including newborn photos of our 3 children. I only wish I new Mel 14 years ago when we got married. Mel is fantastic with children and makes the session fun the children love seeing her and think that they are models. I would and do recommend Melanie McNiven Portraits to anyony wanting photos for what ever the occasion. Thank you Mel for capturing the memories of the most precious time in my life.

We recently hired Melanie to take branding photos for our handyman business All Sorts Of Jobs on the Sunshine Coast. Melanie was available relatively quickly, and she made us feel at ease during the shoot. She constantly had her eye out for the best lighting, angles, props, foregrounds and backgrounds. She even had the foresight and attention to detail to arrange the shot to avoid reflection in the subject's glasses. A true professional and the final product is nothing short of spectacular – all thanks to her skilful eye and experience. Don't hesitate to hire Mel for your company's branding photography. You'll be over the moon with the results!

Oh my gosh - Melanie's technical ability with a camera and service to her clients is second to none! Mel has worked with me on a couple of occasions now, the first being some casual photography for a celebrated family event and the latest project involved some branding/marketing photos for our business. With this latest project, I've learned Mel is truly a one-stop-shop for any business wanting some corporate photography done. Not only does she apply her creativity with the camera on the day of the shoot, but beyond that, she can project manage the entire process from start to finish by sourcing models, videographers and other recommended professionals on your behalf and keep everyone informed and in-check leading up to the day of the shoot. Planning and managing a corporate photo shoot (or any shoot for that matter) can be difficult and stressful, with so many moving parts, things to remember and things which could go wrong, but to have someone like Mel in your corner who can handle the whole process from beginning to end is such a relief! Mel took it all in her stride and made it easy for me and the images she achieved for us are truly outstanding - absolutely perfect! Her communication has always been prompt and professional too. When you choose Melanie for your next photo shoot, you won't be disappointed!

Having known Melanie for a number of years, I was recently privileged to work with her for a special couple's renewal of their marriage vows. Even though her reputation precedes her and she is very highly respected within the Noosa and Sunshine Coast wedding industry I was still amazed at her obvious natural talent and her ability to put her subjects totally at ease and capture the best in all her subjects resulting in everlasting images of real beauty. Hope to work many more with you Mel. xx

Melanie McNiven's photos are nothing short of breathtaking. I have been fortunate enough to have several beautiful experiences, with Melanie taking some amazing family portraits and I wouldn't dream of looking elsewhere. Her professionalism, patience and ability to make everyone feel at ease is outstanding; and her final products simply speak for themselves. With her creativity and expertise, it is of no surprise she is an award winning photographer. Melanie is able to effortlessly capture unique moments in time which become special memories to treasure forever. I am always in awe of the photos she posts on her blog and I can't wait to book her for another family update in the coming year.