Melanie Osmer Photography

I'm Melli — Melanie Osmer — and my passion is preserving real family moments in warm, timeless images. As a family photographer I focus on natural, authentic photos that show you as you are: loving, unstaged, and full of the little gestures that make family life unique. My visual style is calm, honest and emotional; my editing is a hallmark that gives the images a cohesive, familiar feel. Why choose me? Because the connection with you matters. I want you to feel comfortable — only then do images emerge that you'll smile at in ten years. With a friendly, relaxed manner and a bit of humor I ease camera nerves; I work patiently and playfully with children to enable natural moments. Whether outdoors or cozy at home, I create a relaxed atmosphere where closeness and togetherness become visible. My approach blends documentary observation with gentle guidance. Instead of stiff poses I use small prompts, games and conversations that elicit genuine reactions. This yields intimate family portraits, lively children’s photos and emotive maternity and newborn images. Preparation is important — we discuss your wishes, favorite locations and special details in advance so the session feels personal and stress-free. I care about memories that are more than just pictures. Each session is a little testament to your family’s story. I support you sensitively from the first inquiry through scheduling to careful post-processing. You’ll receive photographs that show personality — not staged postcard poses. If you value authentic family images, enjoy laughing and welcome spontaneous moments, I’d love to meet you. Please write to me with a few details about your family and ideas. You can also follow my Instagram stories to get a feel for me and my working style.