BEHIND THE LENS
We are the creative duo behind the lens, hailing from Yorkshire in the UK. We are available for travel worldwide.
Driven by a shared passion for visual storytelling, our approach is candid and warm, focusing on authenticity and connection.
Esther's love of photography began when she was just twelve, using and often breaking her Dad's old Kodak cameras. She studied photography as part of her Art Course at GSCE, A Level and moved on to earn her BA honours in Photography at Nottingham Trent University.
Melanie has been capturing portraits since 2020. What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic grew into a genuine passion for photography, and since then she’s never looked back. Entirely self-taught, Melanie has spent the years since refining her style and capturing the personality of the people in front of her camera.
Between Melanie’s passion for portraiture and Esther’s extensive experience behind the camera, you’re in excellent hands.
Our approach
Creating a safe and relaxed atmosphere is the most important goal for us as wedding and portrait photographers. We find the best photographs come from providing you and your loved ones with the space to be yourselves - we will do the rest!
Our style is connection-based and more focused on people than poses. We will give you gentle prompts as opposed to defined poses, resulting in natural images that feel real.
Whether you are enquiring about family, couples or wedding photography, we remain consistent in our friendly and organic approach.
Kind words from
Laura Grey
"Honestly couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome and completely at ease. Mel and Esther were incredibly friendly, patient and professional, which really helped us relax in front of the camera.
The photos turned out absolutely amazing – I’m so pleased with every single one. The quality and attention to detail are fantastic, and they captured exactly what I was hoping for, if not more.
We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful photos and a relaxed, enjoyable shoot. Thank you so much – we will definitely be back!"
Melanie Rothwell and Esther Ametewee are two independent sole traders who work collaboratively to provide photography services under the Wilde Ivy Photography brand.
Let’s work together
