
As a family photographer in Schwalmtal I capture genuine family moments: natural family, children and newborn photography in a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere.
I’m Melina — a family photographer from Schwalmtal and a mum of two. My work focuses on what truly matters: the small, honest moments that make family life special. I don’t photograph for staged perfection but for memories you’ll want to revisit — spontaneous laughter, quiet glances, the everyday chaos that tells your story. Why choose me? Because I know from experience how fast family life passes and how precious details become. I work in a documentary-inspired style with lots of patience — an approach that gives children confidence and allows real closeness to emerge. Whether it’s a newborn session at home, a playful outdoor family shoot, or capturing milestones like baptisms, communions or birthday celebrations, I look for the moments that show your connection and preserve them with care. My process is relaxed and personal. We’ll have a friendly pre-shoot chat to align on location and clothing ideas so everyone feels comfortable. During the session I give gentle, natural prompts — no rigid posing, no staging. I accompany you through real interactions and playful moments, creating warm, intimate images that evoke feeling rather than just showing a scene. Open communication and trust matter to me: you should feel seen, not observed. The same calm, respectful approach applies to newborn shoots — I work sensitively so baby and family are relaxed. For special events like baptisms or communions I bring the same attentiveness to make sure the spirit of the day comes through in your photos. If you want authentic family memories — photos with heart, humor and honesty — let’s talk. I’d love to capture your family’s story in natural, living images.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
15-minute mini session including 3 images to choose from via an online gallery. Simple floral accessory included.
15 Minuten Mini‑Shooting, inkl. 3 Bilder zur Auswahl aus Online‑Galerie. Blumenaccessoire inklusive.
30-minute session in the region, 5 edited images to choose from.
30 Minuten Shooting in der Region, 5 bearbeitete Bilder zur Auswahl.
30 Minuten Shooting in der Region, 5 bearbeitete Bilder zur Auswahl, private Nutzungsrechte.
30-minute session in the region, 5 edited images to choose from, private usage rights.
Vorabgespräch, ca. 1 Stunde Shooting, Auswahl von 10 Bildern, An-/Abfahrt bis 50 km inklusive.
Vorabgespräch, ca. 1 Stunde, 10 Auswahlbilder, An-/Abfahrt innerhalb 50 km inklusive.
Pre-session chat, ~1 hour, 10 selectable images, travel within 50 km included.
Pre-session chat, ~1 hour shooting, selection of 10 images, travel within 50 km included.
Vorabgespräch, ca. 1 Stunde, Auswahl von 15 Bildern, An-/Abfahrt bis 60 km inklusive.
Pre-session chat, ~1 hour, selection of 15 images, travel within 60 km included.
Pre-session chat, ~1 hour shooting, selection of 15 images, travel within 50 km included.
Vorabgespräch, ca. 1 Stunde Shooting, Auswahl von 15 Bildern, An-/Abfahrt bis 50 km inklusive.
Pre-session chat, up to 1.5 hours shooting, all successful images for download, travel within 80 km included.
Vorabgespräch, bis zu 1,5 Stunden Shooting, alle gelungenen Bilder zum Download, An-/Abfahrt bis 80 km inklusive.
Vorabgespräch, alle gelungenen Bilder zum Download, An-/Abfahrt bis 80 km inklusive.
Pre-session chat, all successful images for download, travel within 80 km included.
Pre-session chat, all successful images for download, travel within 80 km included.
Vorabgespräch, alle gelungenen Bilder zum Download, An-/Abfahrt bis 80 km inklusive.
Pre-session chat, up to 2.5 hours shooting, all successful images for download, travel within 100 km included.
Vorabgespräch, bis zu 2,5 Stunden Shooting, alle gelungenen Bilder zum Download, An-/Abfahrt bis 100 km inklusive.
Custom wedding reportage; quote prepared according to your wishes. Starting from €500.
3 Stunden Shooting im Reportage‑Stil, alle gelungenen Bilder zum Download, An-/Abfahrt bis 100 km inklusive.
Individuelle Hochzeitsreportage, Angebot wird nach euren Wünschen erstellt. Startpreis ab 500 €.
3-hour reportage-style session, all successful images for download, travel within 100 km included.