Meli Berends Photography

10/04/2026

I recently completed this one for myself!
Lovin myself sick ;) lol but seriously I really do love my cardi!

09/04/2026

So this lovely lady walked away in one of my creations which is super exciting for me!
AND Ive since been commissioned to make one to order in similar but not exactly the same colours because someone else loved it too!

Get in touch if you want me to make one for you!

07/10/2025

Its that time of year again!
Super simple, Cheap and cheerful, Nice and quick. Christmas decor optional!

14/09/2025

Lovely Nat was the winner of the cardi and she's absolutely Rockin it! Plus its her birthday today 🎂

Also I have made the donation to Women's Refuge of half as I said I would. I couldn't have done that without all of your amazing support.
One amazing person bought $110 worth of tickets!! There's some good people in the world huh!?

Ive started making another cardi...
Not sure yet but I might just sell it or keep it! Lol keep you posted.

Thank you all do much again. Im really touched so many of you supported me. You're all awesome 👌

12/09/2025

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Nat Hoppy #83
Thanks again to you all for buying tickets and supporting my raffle 🙂

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24/08/2025

UPDATE:

I am going to do the draw tonight!
After I have put the little guy to bed I am going to suss out a random number generator online and I shall record myself doing it from beginning for full transparency.

Good luck everyone and thank you all so so much for your support!

24/08/2025

I'm not a prolific poster and I'm absolutely rubbish at selling myself on social media.
I'm not sure if its fear of tall poppy syndrome but regardless of how happy people are after using my services I STILL question my abilities and feel nervous before every shoot. Im working on this, I really need to.
I'm even second guessing whether or not I should share this!

I want to be authentic though and I want to work. I know that working and creating makes me feel amazing and contributing to our household gives me a great sense of self worth.

For me Birth Photography is where its at! I can't even begin to explain or express just how much I love it and value it. How honored I feel each time I'm welcomed into the Birth space and how emotional it is for me each time I witness the miracle of childbirth.

I just wanted to share that

Peace ✌️
Meli x

20/01/2025

Personal Empowerment Session

I was so excited because I knew we were going to smash this together! I feel so grateful that I was trusted with such a special session as this.

😉 Boy oh boy there were hundreds of amazing images to choose from! This beautiful, stunning, kind, loving, strong wahine was amazing in front of the lens. I mean seriously!

Ooh I am so keen to do more of these!

Fb tells me the original post didn't quite reach the standards so I would just like to invite you over for a look and if you are interested in creating some stunning images such as these, get in touch! The weather is perfect for it right now!

https://www.meliberendsphotography.com/personal-empowerment

❤️

10/01/2025

Oh, what a beautiful life.
How lucky we are to live here.
Happy kids ❤️

17/12/2024

Who doesnt love a sweet baby in the bath mini session!? ❤️