21/07/2026
It's time.
For seventeen years, I've made my living behind a camera. It started with weddings, families, and preschool portraits. Somewhere along the way, that grew into Sydney Headshot Photos, which I've run since 2017.
I'm taking a break from working as a photographer. My schedule is full through the end of the year, but I won't be taking on any new assignments after that.
This hasn't been a quick decision. It's been building slowly for a while, and it's time to say it out loud. I couldn't call what I do a job. I've loved every minute of it.
To everyone who has been part of this, thank you. Executives, graduates, actors, authors, athletes, CEOs, entrepreneurs, business teams, and everyone who found me at a headshot kiosk over the last nine years. I hope you still love the images we created together.
This isn't the end of photography for me. It's time to rediscover my personal work and my joy for photography again. Come find me at melaniebirt.com.
Thank you for seventeen years. It's been an honour. 🤍
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