Melina Krause Fotografie

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.