Most recognisable with her camera in her hand and her eye behind the lens, Mel Napier is a passionate local photographer who loves capturing special moments and creating memories for both her own family and yours.
In love with “all things photography since a young age”, Mel pursued her craft as a side hustle for many years, beginning with scanning old photos and creating slideshows, photobooks and prints for her customers with her business Your Memories Crafted by Mel.
Despite this creative outlet, a passion for photography still ran deep and, with her husband’s encouragement she rebranded to Melanie Napier Memories and Photography, diversifying to officially become the photographer she’d always dreamt of being.
Since then, Mel has not looked back and, by working alongside a range of different customers, her experience has grown so that she now has a reputation for a range incredible photography, including family portraiture, pets, landscape and corporate.
She hopes to one day sell her stunning landscape images for prints to decorate local homes and one of her proudest moments was achieving champion print of the Burdekin Show this year, as well as her involvement with Marni Hine in Project Raw.
A born and bred Burdekin local, Mel is originally from Millaroo which ignited her passion for the outdoors and wildlife.
She has worked for the Burdekin Shire Council since 2008 and in the IT department for the past 13 years.
Mel has two adult sons with her husband of 30 years, Collin, and both the boys live close by.
She is also blessed to have a grand daughter who has just turned one.
A genuine and caring photographer, Mel is ready to capture special moments for you and your family.
She is also proudly working alongside Burdekin Life Newspaper having taken their first front-page photo and become their photographer of choice.
Local photographer, Melanie Napier. Photo supplied
