Cornwall Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer

NOSTALGIC STORIES FOR SENTIMENTAL SOULS

Storytelling photography for modern families in Cornwall

Film-inspired | Laid-back | Honest

Let’s tell your story

Based in Cornwall,

documenting slow mornings, wild love, and in‑between magic.

No weird posing. No fake smiles. Just you – exactly as you are.

Mum throwing her son into the air at sunset during a beach family photography session in Cornwall.

Life is short-Make it magic.

Parents and their child having fun together on the beach at sunset in Cornwall during their family photoshoot

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A mother is sitting down in the kitchen of her home and breastfeeding her young son.

LET’S GET NOSTALGIC

Authentic, relaxed, storytelling FAMILY photography

Family photography isn’t about matching outfits or everyone smiling at the camera.
It’s about connection. Movement. And life.

My style is authentic, nostalgic, and film‑inspired.
My approach is gentle and intuitive, guided, but never forced.

Let go of the expectations, because the best moments happen when you stop trying and simply exist together.

Come as you are.
Wear what feels like you.
Choose a place that matters, or stay home.

You love. I notice.
And together we’ll capture your love, your magic, and all the in-between moments. Honestly and authentically.

Because you deserve photos that feel like you.

See The Experience

a glowing pregnant woman dressed in linen trousers and a knitted jumper gazing up at the sky and cradling her belly with the sea in the background at Constantine Bay in Cornwall.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

A Relaxed Family Photoshoot Experience

LIVED IN
LAID BACK
REAL

your true, authentic selves are at home with me.

If you’re not a “photo shoot” person, welcome. You’re in the right place. I document love, family, and all that’s in between, gently and intuitively noticing your magic and creating space for you to be yourselves. All you need to do is show up and love each other, I’ll handle the rest with honesty and heart.

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Meet Melanie

Behind the lens

your storytelling maternity, Newborn & family Photographer based in Cornwall, UK

I’m Melanie, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Cornwall, and a mother who knows just how fleeting these seasons are.

I’ve been there, I’ve lived the blur of newborn days, chasing toddlers while running on caffeine and not nearly enough sleep. Finding my way through the beautiful chaos of family life. I know the ache of watching children grow up too fast. It’s why I do this work: because I know the little things are everything.

Resting a hand on your growing bump, the weight of a sleeping baby on your chest. The tiny toddler curls. Soft cheeks you can’t stop kissing. And holding small hands that wanted to go everywhere with you.

When I photograph your family, I’m not chasing perfection, I’m seeking connection: your warmth, your realness, your love. I’ll guide you when needed, but mostly I’ll let you just be.

Photographs can’t stop time, but they can help you remember what it felt like to live these moments.

More About Me

Image of Cornwall family photographer sitting on a chair and gazing into the camera.

sentimental mUM. Open-hearted introvert. photographer for the nostalgia lovers who want honest, soulful photos and an effortless EXPERIENCE.

KIND WORDS

” Honestly, just WOW!! You read my initial email and you just knew exactly what to do.
What an amazing set of memories we now have to cherish, I cannot thank you enough! THERE’s no getting rid of me now! ”

— ALANA

FOR MORE stories IN DEPTH

KIND WORDS.

“Mel is the most gentle, kindest person. Everything felt so relaxed and easy.”

– Chantelle

Helen.

“If you’re looking for someone to capture memories that bring you to tears – Mel is the one. She somehow saw exactly what I’d hoped for.”

Rosie.

“Who knew such an angel existed? Both my husband and I usually hate being photographed, but with Mel it felt like hanging out for the day.”

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY faq’s

YOUR QUESTIONS—ANSWERED

This is something I’m asked a lot! I love to help my families prepare for their session. You’ll receive a style guide once you are booked in which covers what to wear, bring and what to expect. I’m drawn to soft, nostalgic tones, muted colours and texture. But ultimately you want to feel comfortable and like yourself.

Yes, everyone is welcome here, this is a safe space for all identities, bodies, cultures, faiths, neurodiversity and family structures. No matter how you identify and regardless of how you define yourself or your family relationship, I’d love to be a part of your story. If I can do anything to make your experience easier and more comfortable I want you to know that you can reach out to me.

Honestly, same, along with 99% of my clients who claim to be awkward. Don’t worry, my approach is relaxed and easygoing, and I’ll be there to give you something to laugh about, tell you where to put your hands (because nobody knows what to do with their hands). All you need to do is be present and connect with yourself and your loved ones. You’ll hardly notice the moments being captured, it’s easier than you think, I promise!

Sessions will take 2 to 4 weeks to deliver. Once your photos are ready, I’ll send you an email link to your online viewing gallery. You will be able to download your included images and somewhere safe.. I put a lot of love and care into perfecting each image, which is why it’ll take me a little bit more time to deliver your final images. You can print your own photos, or you can print via the shop within the gallery itself. If you do choose to print yourself please use a professional printing lab.

We know there is often a chance of rain and while I wholeheartedly encourage embracing Cornish weather, a light shower can make for some magical images, but I’ll never insist on shooting if the conditions are extremely bad. I limit my outdoors sessions, avoiding back-to-back bookings, and offer flexibility to adjust dates if needed.

Every image you receive is carefully hand-edited by me. My style is inspired by cinematic colours and the soft, timeless feel of film, so your photographs feel natural and emotive. I keep editing gentle and true to life. I may remove obvious distractions in the background, things like signs, stray people, or anything that pulls attention away from the moment. When it comes to you, I only retouch temporary things that wouldn’t be there in a few weeks, the occasional spot, scratch, redness or bruise. Nothing that changes who you are. You are created beautifully as you are. My job isn’t to change you, it’s to help you see the beauty that’s already there.

When you’re ready

I’d love to tell your story. Let’s romanticise this era of your life, because these days deserve to be remembered.

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Storytelling photography for modern families & mothers in bloom across Cornwall & Beyond.

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