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Assorted Japanese sashimi on a blue plate, surrounded by various Japanese dishes on black plates and bowls, including oysters, tempura, and tofu, on a wooden table.
Person cutting into avocado toast topped with cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, and herbs, with a latte in the foreground.

Restaurant and Cafe Photography

Three women standing against a pink backdrop, smiling. The woman on the left is holding a phone, dressed in a light purple jacket and white dress. The woman in the middle is holding a small disco ball, wearing a blue and white checkered dress with black boots. The woman on the right is wearing a pink shirt and pink pants with yellow and white sneakers, with her arms crossed.

Headshots and Portraiture

A cylindrical container and a rectangular box of Murray River Pink Salt Flakes on a surface with salt flakes scattered around, set against a blue gradient background.

Brand and Product Photography

“We've worked with Mel for years and she's absolutely incredible! She works with such a high level of professionalism and the standard of her work is outstanding. She's such a dream to work with - super cooperative, great listener and fantastic at bringing your vision to life. I highly recommend.”

- Georgia Smith, Rice Paper Scissors

Person holding a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and a sesame seed bun.

Schmick

Food

Photography

A smiling woman wearing a black beanie and black shirt with the words "West is best!" stands in front of a colorful rainbow mural painted on a brick wall.

Stunnin’

Portraits

About Me

Hiya! I'm Mel Desa, a photographer specialising within Melbourne's vibrant hospitality industry. 

As a food and lifestyle photographer, I help cafes, bars and restaurants to attract more customers through eye-catching and mouth-watering images. From cheeseburgers to caviar, I'll have your food and venue looking its very best. 

Pop over an enquiry via my contact form or email, I'd love to work together! 

Check out my work
A woman with black hair, wearing a multicolored cardigan over a pink shirt, smiling against a light blue background.
Text saying 'MEL DESA PHOTOGRAPHY' in large, green letters with pink borders on a black background.

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