"A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away."

—Eudora Weity

Welcome to Portrayed by Melissa Jade

Hey there! I'm Mel, the owner behind Portrayed by Melissa Jade. I'm a married mum of two & we live in Cowwarr, Victoria. I offer family, maternity & newborn portraits in Gippsland & surrounds. My passion for photography began at a very young age & I have always valued the art of capturing lifes fleeting moments in photographs & using them as a return ticket to those memories. Candid photos are my jam! I always strive to make my clients feel comfortable & confident so I can capture you as your raw, authentic selves, regardless of what stage of your life in.

Are you ready to preserve your memories? Contact me so we can discuss your dream photoshoot!


Expectant mother in white dress standing on sandy dunes in black and white photography.
Two children sitting together and laughing on a log at sunset in a forest setting.
Tiny baby feet being gently held in adult hands against white fabric.
Baby feet resting on woodland-themed cot sheet with fox and tree patterns.

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