ABOUT
With over a decade of experience in photographing weddings, Melanie is one of Austria's most sought after fine art photographers. Her unique natural editorial style with her expert eye for detail, have made her a popular choice for capturing bridal editorials, cover shoots and beautiful weddings all over Europe.
BEHIND THE LENSE
My name is Melanie. I grew up in Carinthia, the southernmost part of Austria - close to the Italian border. I discovered my love for photography at the age of 26. That was 14 years ago and I have never looked back since. Photography fulfills me, makes me happy and drives me to keep going and never give up. Besides photography, I have another great love - my family. With my husband Lukas, my two daughters Emily and Alissa and our little boy Leopold, I live not far from Vienna in an charming house surrounded by nature.
I started photographing weddings ten years ago because I was captured by the fascination of this special day. A day full of emotion, good vibes and unique moments. As unique as the couples. It’s my purpose & ambition to create timeless and authentic photos that last a lifetime and can be passed down over generations: to tell the stories of people and to bring back joyful memories. To do all of this for a living and follow my couples to the most beautiful places on earth is more than I ever dreamed of. Since my early photographing days I specialized in shooting hybrid - combining digital and film photography with a fine art approach. Through my experience with shooting film, I learned how to use natural light and "paint with it" and that photography is not about pushing a button, but more about feeling the and being in the moment.
I have a soft spot for music from the 80s, good white wine, Italian food and fresh flowers in beautiful vases. This summer I married the love of my life, Lukas, in Tuscany and it was a very unusual and exciting feeling to change places once - to be in front of the camera instead of behind it. I've always dreamed of an intimate wedding with the closest family & friends, where we have an al fresco dinner at a long table - surrounded by vines. With pizza & pasta, of course, and I am so grateful this dream came true.
This day showed me all the more what matters in the end with the photos. The laughter of the wedding guests, the happy tears of the family and all the unposed moments that make this day so special.
At the end of the day, it's these photos that mean the world to you
"There is beauty
in simplicity"
MY PHILOSOPHY
My photography style is timeless and does not follow any trends. A perfect balance between minimalism, art and playful romance. I want to create something lasting, something real. something with depth. I work in a documentary style for my weddings, with a focus on aesthetically capturing all the unposed emotions, and all the moments in between. In a special, charming and relaxed way. I also pay attention to the small details. Details that some people don't even notice but that make a big difference for me.