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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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  • 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
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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 photography
  • One person
  • On-location session (indoors/outdoors)
  • Calm, guided approach
  • 15 professionally edited images
  • Online gallery delivery
  • Personal use and professional web use 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.

Book a Portrait Photography Session

Hey crew a brand I’m working with needs some kiddo Hey crew a brand I’m working with needs some kiddos to wear their clothes! It’s a super fun hour or two of your time, and you get the images to keep for free plus I always take some bonus ones of you and your child. To submit your interest please follow the link in my profile and fill out the form. You need to meet the sizing criteria: 0/1/2/3. And be happy for your child’s image to be used in their campaigns and online shop as well as in their physical shops. 

At this stage a location is still being firmed up- we will either be in Olinda or in toward the CBD (Richmond’ish area) and early to mid arvo. June 2 with June 10 as a weather backup date. 

Prior models always welcome to resubmit. 

Tag or send to your friends with kids who might be interested!

Any qus please message me!
My daughter made me a card this morning - with a b My daughter made me a card this morning - with a burrito with heart eyes on the front.
“Dear Mum you are the best you can be”
And that there is worth remembering. 

I love the mutual pride and love in this image.
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My crew are off to a Ren Fair today @melbourne_ren My crew are off to a Ren Fair today @melbourne_renfair I am honestly quite jealous. They are meeting their besties there with the dads. Céleste is off her face with excitement. 

(I’m mostly lamenting the photo ops if I’m honest 😅 not so much the dress up but they truly nailed it thanks to Depop, Savers and Grandma’s costume stash) Geoff’s medieval hair is still making me laugh.
My fav photography tool behind the obvious stuff i My fav photography tool behind the obvious stuff is a piece of thick plastic… not anything revolutionary but I get plenty of funny looks from people - so this is what it’s for!

I also use it to strategically cut out distracting background elements.
Hey dads. I know that photos can feel deeply out o Hey dads. I know that photos can feel deeply out of your comfort zone. Yes you can bring the footy. Sit on a fence with your kids. Don’t even look at the camera if you don’t want to. Family photos can be easy and reflect the actual goodness of life not just a pretty picture. 

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Some foggy previews from this morning. A gift for Some foggy previews from this morning. A gift for Mother’s Day. And a morning off school for this lot (you can do that you know!!) 

Bookings at www.becmatheson.com

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