I started photography back in 2017 when I inherited my first camera after my grandma passed. I soon fell in love with capturing the small moments, the beauty in things, and the emotions that come with them. With my work I aim to create long lasting memories others love looking back at. Whether it's the small moments or the big life events, I want you to enjoy looking back at those memories.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me indulging in my love for all things creative—whether it’s getting lost in a good book, bringing out my love for food in the kitchen, or just enjoying music. Nature has my heart, especially animals, sunsets, and the ocean. Oh, and if you bring me ice cream, cake, or a smoothie, you’ve pretty much made my day! My all-time favorite movie? Still 'The Lion King.' While I adore many things, I’ll pass on sports, spiders, and heights, thanks!"

"Do what you love and you never have to work again"

Hi! I'm Melanie, 22 years old from the Netherlands, and I moved to Curaçao to create the life I love, hopefully inspiring other people in the process.

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A little more about me

Dave

All I can say is, "Wow!" Our whole experience with Melanie was amazing! Every detail was addressed with professionalism. Melanie's communication skills were great before, during, and after the photos were sent to us. We combined 2 families (9 people) in our photo shoot and Melanie was able to keep us focused and get the job done well. She is a true professional with fun photo ideas and beautiful scenery recommendations at a very reasonable price. Enjoy working with her...You'll be glad you did!

Danielle

My friends and I had a great photoshoot experience with Melanie during our recent visit to Curaçao! She was friendly and attentive with us and took the time to make us feel comfortable throughout the whole session :)

Violet

Together with my boyfriend had a very nice shoot at the perfect location. The contact beforehand was very nice and during the shoot we both felt completely at ease. We are so happy with the result, far above our expectations. A very valuable memory!

The Kennedys

Discovered Melanie on Tik Tok and loved her style. I was very nervous about booking photography for an elopement in Curaçao from Canada but Melanie agreed to meet with me via video to ensure she was a real business / person. I was so pleased with her professionalism, organization and responsiveness that I booked right away. With that, she provided details of locations and had me create a mood board to better understand my expectations.

She under sold and over delivered ! I won’t share the details of that in case she’s unable to offer this to others booking in the future but I can verify that she’s very client focused. She was personable, timely, sweet and open minded to ideas and made this whole endeavour stress free, painless and FUN . I appreciated her respect toward another photographer in the area sharing the same space not having jeopardized an opportunity to capture the same setting (since we booked sunset)

When it came to editing, she kept me informed about her delivery expectations and process, and provided a teaser photo to keep my anxiousness and excitement at bay (Thank you so much) I was ready to make the announcement to family asap. She also accommodated edit specifications. We were super pleased with the outcome.

My husband and I felt that we have found a lifelong friend in Melanie and invited her to Canada and hope she takes us up on it one day.
Needless to say, you are in safe hands. I’m certain.

Thank you once again for the lifelong memory Melanie and for all the things in between 🕊️

I'm your go-to photographer for all things love, empowerment, and success – think weddings, boudoir, business, and those adorable couple moments that make your heart do a happy dance! I'm all about capturing real, raw moments that tell your unique story.

My editing I think would be described as light and natural, with a little pop of colour, but I love letting my creativity flow whenever I get the chance. I love to make use of natural lightning in a way to bring out the best of your session. You will therefore see that most of my sessions are outdoor, but oh do I love some studio sessions too! I love spontaneous moments, but will be there for you to guide you through your session and create memories you'll love looking back at.

So, if you're into genuine moments and an experience that feels like hanging out with a friend, let's make some magic happen! Can't wait to capture your story and create memories that last a lifetime.