MellyS: Creative Women's Photograper

For The Woman Who Has Done the 'Work'

The Personal Evolution Portraiture Experience: Immortalise the Woman You Have Become

You navigated the deepest internal challenges and have done the heavy psychological lifting. And although the internal turmoil is over; now, your mind requires irrefutable physical evidence that the transformation is complete and permanent. You are ready to close the chapter on the fight and anchor yourself in the undeniable truth of who you are now.

But you need more than a photograph; you need a sacred declaration of the woman you have become. This isn't about vanity; it's about verification.

The photographs created in this experience serve as your unshakeable evidence of self-worth, transforming your past internal struggles into visual triumph. This is where you acknowledge that you made it through this (sometimes painful) transformation; but you are now firmly living in your new reality. We use the intentional, archetypal stories of your Four Stages of Self to forever immortalise your greatest achievements: Confident freedom, Radical self-love, Resilient strength and Unapologetic self-worth.

The Four Stages of Self: Your Signature Experiences

These signature experiences are the irrefutable visual evidence of your self-worth, resilience, and hard-won freedom, finally declaring the end of the mindset struggle. Each session is a profound celebration of a distinct stage of your personal evolution, creating a permanent visual portfolio of your growth.

The Freedom Experience

This experience is a declaration of freedom, capturing the core feeling of breaking free from old constraints and running toward an authentic, self-led life. These sessions are in open fields, featuring dynamic movement and flowy dresses to embody pure liberation and excitement. This session gives you irrefutable proof that you have set yourself free.

Stage 1: The Creator

The Strength Experience

This experience is about resilience and validating the inherent strength gained from navigating and overcoming something big in your life. It is a fierce celebration of the woman who has emerged victorious, now comfortable and powerful in her own skin. We use visceral, raw, mud-themed imagery to create an enduring, visual metaphor of strength. This session gives you the unshakeable proof of your ability to activate change despite what life throws at you.

Stage 3: The Activator

The Self-Love Experience

This session is centered on affirming the standards and self-care boundaries you have established on your journey into softness. We use the nurturing elements of nature, flower crowns, rich greenery, and the gentle setting sun, to symbolise your inner kindness and your transition to putting your needs first. These images are proof of your gentle way of being.

Stage 2: The Nurturer

The Sovereignty Experience

The ultimate declaration and celebration of the unified self who has achieved flow with life and tapped into deep subconscious knowing. We use powerful symbolism, crowns and jewels to represent sovereignty and wisdom, juxtaposed with the water or creek setting to represent the connection to the flow of life. This creates a striking visual portrait of quiet knowing, serving as proof of your integrated self and hard-won emotional mastery.

Stage 4: The Connector

Meet MellyS

The Foundations of Artistry & Evolution

I believe that every woman's journey through transformation is a fierce, unforgettable work of art that deserves to be immortalized. My own path, from the strategic rigour of Accounting and high-level Marketing, into the depth of award-winning photography, acrylic art, and published poetry, taught me that the greatest breakthroughs happen internally, often hidden from view. But despite these accomplishments and a uniquely dual skill set, I still frequently dealt with the internal friction of self-doubt and worthiness.

It was in seeking a solution to this struggle that I launched the Courage1000 Project, a YouTube series where I interviewed thousands of women and discovered I was far from alone. This extensive validation led to a deep dive into Depth Psychology. My research birthed my proprietary method, The Four Stages of Self. This method is the engine behind my #1 bestselling book of poetry and is the psychological roadmap for women seeking true, lasting self-empowerment.

My unique background means your portrait experience is far more than technical skill; it is a profound act of validation rooted in symbolic art and psychological truth. I don't believe in superficial motivation; I believe in creating the irrefutable visual evidence you need. I will show you how to stop tiptoeing around your powerful, authentic heart and truly celebrate the woman you have become.

A Yearning for Adventure

Who This Experience Is For

This experience is tailored for the courageous woman who has successfully moved past the initial turmoil and is now ready to claim ownership of her journey and celebrate her victory. You are seeking a powerful symbolic method to immortalise the self-empowerment journey you have been on. Crucially, you are adventurous and love the outdoors, you understand and embrace that these sessions are conducted entirely in nature, potentially requiring you to connect with the elements, wade in creeks, or even embrace the mud. You view this as a necessary, visceral part of declaring your truth.

This is NOT for you if:

You are not quite ready to fully embrace and celebrate the journey you have been on.
You are looking for basic, simple, or fast photos.
You dislike nature, bugs, or the physical demands of an elemental outdoor photoshoot.

It's Time to Celebrate

Ready to Immortalise Who You Have Become?

You've done the work and now your internal victory deserves external, visual truth. This experience is the final, non-negotiable step to anchoring yourself in the new reality of your life. Don't let your transformation fade into memory; claim the visual legacy of the powerful woman you fought to become. Let's connect to map your Four Stages of Self to the experience that will depict your most recent transformation.

Your Investment & Inclusions

This is not a session fee; it is a conscious investment in the permanent validation of your self-worth and the hard-won freedom you now embody. The true value lies in the experience and the comprehensive visual proof that confirms the journey of your transformation. Your investment covers every detail needed to transform your internal victory into undeniable visual evidence, ensuring the experience is seamless, intentional, and rewarding. To fully align the session with your personal style and needs, the investment focuses on my expertise and logistics, and does not include professional hair, makeup, wardrobe, or physical props.

Investment: $750 per session (plus travel if more than 2 hours from Brisbane.)

Initial Stage Mapping Session

The Mindset Foundations

A 60-minute consultation to precisely map your current Stage of Self to the most impactful Signature Experience for your recent transformation. This is the crucial strategic foundation to ensure your experience delivers the experience that best aligns with your evolution.

The Irrefutable Proof

Complete Portfolio

This includes the immersive, 2-3 hour Signature Photography Experience, a downloadable gallery of all high-resolution digital images from the day, plus up to 30 of your chosen images delivered with bespoke, fine-art retouching. You receive full printing rights to all digital files.

Unlimited Communication & Guidance

Partnership & Support

Dedicated, ongoing support for mindset preparation, wardrobe guidance, and emotional readiness, plus immediate adjustments to the plan as needed. Have complete peace of mind knowing you have a dedicated partner every step of the way.

A Fully Managed, Stress-Free Experience

Location & Logistics Planning

Complete planning and management of all logistics, including location scouting (all outdoor, elemental sites), scheduling, and personalised door-to-door transportation (if within a 2-hour drive of Brisbane) to ensure a stress-free experience from start to finish.

It's Time to Celebrate