capturing the moments you want to remember

Hello! I’m Merissa

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Mama of two, sunset lover and over user of exclamation marks!

I'm a natural and timeless family photographer in Melbourne. I'm also a left handed, chai drinking, mother of two cheeky rascals, and we live in beautiful Bayside Melbourne. I have always been a creative soul, however it wasn't until my daughter was born in 2015 that I discovered my passion for photography. I was on a mission to capture all the tiny details of her babyhood, intent on documenting every moment. A spark was ignited and my business was born.

The Bay and its glorious sunsets has influenced and shaped my photography, full of sun flares, movements and magical moments. I live for light and have spent many nights chasing my children around the beach, perfecting my golden style. I'm passionate about documenting the fleeting moments of family life, and photographing children at all ages not just as babies! If you are interested in an outdoor sunset photography session with me, get in touch ~ let's make some memories.

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I love a Q&A!

I actually have a degree

I'm obsessed with

A Bachelor of Applied Science

Chai ~ I don't drink coffee

Nothing makes me happier than

My favorite person is

Merissa sits smiling at the camera. Her left hand scrunches her hair and she's wearing an orange boho style top.

Eating ~ and seeing my kids laugh

Emily in Paris ~ and my two kids

I’m addicted to

I started this business

Food and my phone ~ it's not good!

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my idea of a holiday is

My perfect hobby

Relaxing somewhere tropical with a pool ~ currently dreaming of a Tuscan villa

Photography! It's my job and my hobby

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Merissa Wakefield | family PHOTOGRAPHER melbourne bayside

Capturing the moments

you want to remember

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Merissa is a Melbourne Bayside family photographer specialising in relaxed family photography and maternity photography in Melbourne's Bayside, Mornington Peninsula and South-East. This includes (but is not limited to) the bayside suburbs of Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Black Rock, Beaumaris, Mentone, Parkdale, Mordialloc, Highett and Cheltenham . She is known for her outdoor family photography and relaxed and natural style. She has been featured by photography school Click Love Grow on how to use backlight, photograph toddlers and shoot at the beach. For a family photographer in Melbourne Bayside, Merissa is your girl!