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Portrait Photographer in Melbourne

Your AI Portrait does not feel real

Relaxed portrait photography for individuals and professionals

I’m a Melbourne-based portrait photographer creating relaxed, natural portraits for individuals, creatives and professionals. My approach is calm and lightly guided, designed for people who want professional images without stiff posing or the pressure of a full branding shoot and the realness of something not AI (No judgment, I know you’ve tried it!).

Whether you’re updating your website, refreshing your LinkedIn profile or simply want portraits that feel current and genuine, the focus is on keeping the experience easy and the images honest.

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  • portrait of a melbourne business woman at her computer she is smiling and there are flowers in the foreground
  • a portrait of a copywriter sitting at a desk with a wall of post it notes behind her, she is wearing glasses and a colourful dress
  • portrait of a professional business man in melbourne
  • a portrait of melbourne business woman Melodie Potts Rosevear
  • casual portrait of a business woman and gardening podcaster in melbourne leaning agains the back of a chair
  • a headshot of an actor that feels natural and fun
  • a portrait of a builder who stands next to a ladder
  • A woman in an orange top poses for an informal business portrait with a cat at her feet
  • a portrait of a melbourne musician
  • a portrait of a female melbourne professional sitting in a cafe against a blue tile wall
  • professional fun photo of a copywriter in Melbourne
  • portrait of a women in a blazer sitting at a computer in Melbourne

Portrait photography for professional profiles and headshots

My portrait sessions are designed for individuals who need professional images that feel real and natural. These photographs are commonly used for LinkedIn, Website About Pages and Media Features.

Rather than one fixed frame and one background, these sessions allow space for variety. We create a small set of natural portraits (with a few minimal props if desired) that will work across different platforms, with a mix of close, mid and wider images depending on how you plan to use them.

The focus is on approachability and authenticity. Images that feel current, professional and recognisable, without heavy retouching or forced expressions.

Sessions are gently guided, with clear direction where it’s helpful, and flexibility where it’s not. You don’t need to know how to pose or perform. The aim is to keep things simple so the images reflect who you are, not a version of yourself that feels staged or fake.

This approach works particularly well for people who want their photos to feel professional but human, not so perfectly AI-generated, and who need images that sit comfortably across a website, LinkedIn profile and other online spaces.

a headshot of a woman in business in melbourne

These are a good fit for you if you:


Need updated professional photos

Want something more natural than a studio headshot

Don’t enjoy being photographed

Want images that feel current and recognisable

Need portraits that work across multiple platforms

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$750

Portrait Photography

Weekday sessions only

  • Up to 45 minutes
  • One person
  • On-location session (indoors/outdoors)
  • Calm, guided approach
  • 15 edited images
  • Online gallery delivery
  • Licensing included

Studio or private location hire is available on request, with pricing based on venue

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Other Photography Services

Two children sit on a rug in an Olive Grove wearing Purebaby Clothing

Campaigns for people-focused businesses

Commercial
Two women chop vegetables in a Melbourne kitchen

Versatile branding images for your business

Branding
A childrens writing studio class in Carlton, Melbourne

I offer weekday event coverage only

Events
a family cook marshmallows around a fire in their yard

Real and uncomplicated family sessions

Family

Shouldn’t I just use AI to make my headshot?

As a Melbourne photographer, I work with business owners, founders and professionals who need images that feel both honest and professional. My portrait work includes CEOs, board members, consultants, copywriters, entrepreneurs, designers and builders, as well as creatives such as podcasters, musicians and actors.

AI is getting good and it’s an extremely useful tool, but real photographs – not generated ones, reflect your credibility, trust and connection, which is especially important where these values must also show up in your work. It matters how you present yourself to the world.

You’ll know when you’ve truly shown up. Being photographed brings confidence. Your expression, posture and presence are authentic, and that comes through. The value of portrait photography runs deeper than simply giving you one polished image.

With over 15 years of experience in photography and a background in communication design, my portrait sessions are relaxed and practical. I understand how images are used, and create portraits that work seamlessly across websites, LinkedIn profiles and other professional platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many clients use their portrait images as headshots for LinkedIn, websites and media profiles. The difference is that the session allows more flexibility and variety than a traditional studio headshot without turning into a full branding shoot which requires more planning and props. These sessions are only suitable for one participant.

No. Portrait sessions are designed for individuals. Branding photography focuses on businesses, campaigns and working imagery. If you need images showing you working or creating content, brand photography is a better fit.

Once you book, I’ll send through simple guidance on clothing, colours and textures so you feel comfortable and confident without overthinking it.

Sessions can take place in your home, workplace, outdoors or in a hired studio or location if preferred. I can help you choose a location based on light and how the images will be used.

Galleries are delivered within 2–3 weeks.

Although my approach is for natural imagery, I will do simple touch-ups such as pimple removal, stray hairs.

Yes. Additional images are available to purchase after your gallery is delivered.

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This baby turns three tomorrow. This image is one This baby turns three tomorrow. This image is one of my all time favourites. I was chatting about birth photography this week to a photographer who was interested how it all works, (for a while I ran a birth photography business). Although birth is probably my favourite thing to photograph - It is both challenging and incredible and memorable - it is also a logistical pain in the ass that doesn’t work with my life. (Maybe one day it will again)

Also some of the babies I’ve photographed in the past are now like… 10 or older 🤪 which is alarming.

I am doing something birth photography related later this year though… 👀

#birthphotography
🌻 Today I drove past a woman sitting out the front 🌻 Today I drove past a woman sitting out the front of her house reading… I’m hoping the suns sticks around this week so I can do the same. 

I’m on the final Emma M Lion book and also a Robin Hobb. My bookclub is about to tackle Yesteryear 👀 what else should I add to my tbr (to be read) list? 📚
In my other life (beyond photography) I’m basicall In my other life (beyond photography) I’m basically an unqualified Dr House - and I’m back in child diagnosis land - it’s not a fun time. Any gastro enterologist’s in here 🫠 only one ED trip thus far…
Model Callout Open - link in my profile. Tag your Model Callout Open - link in my profile. Tag your pals who fit th following:
Size 000 baby girl or boy, size 1 girl - parents (mum or dad) need to be happy to be in photos and we are also trying to get a grandmother along! 

From the brand:

This shoot is for an new Australian babywear brand for little beginnings made from 100% cotton. We’re keeping our limited collection under wraps for now, but the shoot will have a very natural, warm, and elevated family feel, focusing on genuine moments and connection rather than anything too posed. Think of a get together to celebrate the mum & baby surrounded by parents aunts grandma and little cousins.
My sisters hens… it was cheese, books and wine. Ba My sisters hens… it was cheese, books and wine. Basically the dream.

As I took my “fun” camera (which is also new to me) … and I am definitely not all over the low light capabilities or limitations rather of the Fuji x100vi just yet but am very pleased with the promist 1/4 filter on the evening light. Also I anyone knows the setting for being able to see through the Fuji when in very low light with a flash attached please enlighten me - I basically had to guess and shoot any of the dinner images blind 🤪 using a little godox it32 flash. 

@supercheese_richmond @readingsbooks @thecarltonwineroom @fujifilmx_au @godox_global @emilybeimers
This image makes my heart happy. Newborn session This image makes my heart happy. 

Newborn sessions booking into 2027. www.becmatheson.com

Screenshot or a text message reads: “Oh my gosh Be , these are divine. You really have an eye, they came out better than I could have imagined 😭 thank you so much for these beautiful captures we’ll treasure forever!”
Madi on her wedding day. Dress @martinalianabrida Madi on her wedding day.

Dress @martinalianabridal from @truesociety_aus 
Florist @dogoodflorals.au 
Hair and makeup @becshannonmua @kateradfordmua 
Venue @auntykims_

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