Hi! I'm Mel Cieslik
I'm a passionate maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Western Australia. With 14 years of experience capturing the precious moments of little bubs and their families, I have dedicated myself to perfecting the art of photography and sharing my knowledge with aspiring photographers.
What's more, I wouldn't be where I am today without my strict business acumen and my love of numbers. Without the structure, and analytical mindset, photography can be nothing more than a hobby!
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In most cases this is due to an email address being entered incorrectly at time of purchase. Please fill in the form on the contact page and allow up to 24 hours for this to be rectified by one of our team.
Due to the digital nature of the products, all sales are final. I want you to feel confident in your purchase, so please read the full product descriptions and reach out if you have any questions before buying.
My courses are designed for photographers in the first few years of business—especially those in newborn, maternity, and family photography—who want to grow their skills, boost bookings, and build a sustainable business that works around their lifestyle.
There are 1:1 workshops available for photographers based in Perth only at this point in time. Please visit the store shop to see how to book.
Not at all! While I’m based in Australia and use Aussie lingo and seasonal references, the strategies and tools I teach apply to photographers worldwide.
As I service photographers worldwide, the international currency has been set at USD.
All courses are pre-recorded, so you can watch them anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Once you purchase, you’ll have lifetime access! The Newborn Photography Business Blueprint membership includes pre-recorded videos as well as a live monthly online group coaching call.
Forever! Yep, lifetime access means you can return to the lessons as many times as you like—whenever you need a refresher or want to dive deeper.
No stress at all. Since the courses are self-paced, you can move through the content in a way that fits your schedule. There's no such thing as "behind" here.
Nope! Just a device with internet access. Any gear or tools I recommend (like Lightroom, DSLR cameras, etc.) will be clearly mentioned, and I provide plenty of alternatives where possible.
Some are, and some are more advanced. Each product description clearly states the experience level it’s designed for—so whether you’re just starting or want to level up, you’ll find the perfect fit.
Once you complete your purchase, you’ll receive an email with a login link and instructions to access your course inside your personal course portal.
The videos are hosted in your private member portal and are accessible anytime with an internet connection, but they’re not downloadable to protect the integrity of the content.
Your course access is for one person only. If your friend wants to join, they’ll need to purchase their own license—this supports the time, value, and integrity of the education I provide.
Many courses include access to a private Facebook group where you can ask questions, get support, and connect with other photographers. And if you need tech help, my support team is just an email away!
I do offer limited 1:1 coaching opportunities throughout the year. Keep an eye on my emails or join the waitlist to be first to know when spots open up!
I totally get it—and I’ve been there too! That’s why my courses are broken down into short, actionable lessons that you can watch in bite-sized chunks (hello, nap time productivity!). Plus, many of them come with workbooks, templates, and real-world examples to help you actually implement what you learn—not just binge and forget.
So, you've spent your life savings on an amazing digital camera that does all the things... Buttt, being stuck in auto mode is very different to auto on your phone.
Learn to use your DSLR like a Pro with Mels step by step online course which simplifies all the settings so you can brush the dust off, and finally produce amazing imagery.
Have you started your business, and soon realised that there is so much more to it than taking pretty pictures!?!?
Running a business really is all things marketing, accounting, problem resolution, appointment scheduling, budget forecasting, editing, shooting, customer liaison and the list goes on.
The membership has helped hundreds of photographers worldwide with reducing the overwhelm and eliminating the guesswork once and for all. Because let's face it, time in money and wouldn't you prefer to speed up the path to success with Mel holding your hand every step of the way in our daily online community?
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