Exclusive Photography Melbourne

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Estella Brown

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My experience with Exclusive Photography was amazing. From start to finish, I had the most wonderful time and felt so comfortable and free to explore creative ideas. The makeup and hair artist, Flo, was so lovely, and the photographer, Damien, was so much fun to work with. It was clear he was so excited about photography and that definitely came through in the photos.

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Tyler Parker

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I was lucky enough to win a photoshoot with Damian and the team at Exclusive Photography, and the experience turned out to be far more special than I ever expected. Like a lot of people, I’m not someone who naturally feels comfortable in front of a camera. I arrived with a few ideas, plenty of insecurities, and honestly expected to feel awkward most of the day. Within minutes of meeting Damian and the team, all of that disappeared. Damian has an incredible ability to make you feel relaxed, understood, and genuinely confident. His guidance felt effortless and natural, and his passion for capturing the best version of people is contagious. Instead of feeling like I was “posing for photos,” it felt more like I was simply being myself while someone incredibly talented captured it. What really stood out was how thoughtfully the entire experience was designed from start to finish. The day began with professional hair and makeup, which immediately made me feel looked after and more confident stepping in front of the camera. After the shoot, I was taken into a quiet private viewing room where we went through the images together during a personalised viewing session. That part felt incredibly special and personal, not rushed or pressured, just a really meaningful way to reflect on the experience and choose the photos that spoke to me most. Then came the hardest part: choosing the photos. Every single image exceeded my expectations, not only in the quality of the photography, but in the way they made me feel seeing myself in them. It’s rare to look at photos of yourself and genuinely feel proud or surprised by what you see, but that’s exactly what happened. I’ve tried a few studios before, but this photoshoot with Exclusive Photography was on a completely different level. The professionalism, care, and genuine passion from Damian and the entire team made it feel less like a service and more like a really memorable experience. These are photos I will treasure and reflect on for the rest of my life. Thank you Damian and the whole Exclusive Photography team for creating such an incredible environment and somehow making someone who is definitely not a model feel like one for the day. If you’ve ever considered doing a professional photoshoot for yourself, take the leap. You might walk away with much more than just great photos.

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shayna huber

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I was lucky to win a gift voucher worth $700 to come get my makeup and photoshoot done at exclusive photography. Having never done something like this, I was very excited and a bit nervous. It started with Flo doing my hair and makeup for me and I can honestly say, she listen to all me special request and did an amazing job! Thank you Flo. Then I was ready to change and get my pictures taken with Simone, whom I can't rate highly enough, from helping me put on my jewellery and assisting with outfits to giving me all the right tips and suggestions for posses and facial expressions, she was just superb. She made me feel very comfortable but not only that, the photos turned out stunning (and I am actually extremely body conscious so that's saying a lot). So thank you so very much Simone. I really wish I could have taken all my photos home with me but sadly due to the prices, this was not possible. They did however accommodate me, when I asked and I was able to choose my 2 favourite images, for a very reasonable price. So thank you very much for this! So all in all I am very happy with the outcome. Thanks Team.

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Bev K

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Five stars, without hesitation!!! From the initial booking with Debbie through to the viewing with Chris, the whole experience felt easy, respectful and genuinely enjoyable. Tracy’s styling guidance made everything feel considered, Flo did beautiful makeup that still felt like me (but elevated!), and Simone created such a calm, empowering space during the shoot. Nothing felt forced or overdone. Just a really thoughtful team who know what they’re doing and make the process feel natural. Such an excellent experience- thanks team :)

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Arianna Forman

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I’m giving this place one extra star purely for the hair and makeup, they did a lovely job. I “won” a photoshoot, but later realised that even with the credit offered toward artwork, it doesn’t actually cover the cost of a single photo. You still have to pay a significant amount out of pocket, which felt very misleading. The lowest you will pay out of pocket for one photo is $80. On top of a fee of $50. And that photo is an a4 print in the mail. At the end of the session, I felt deeply uncomfortable with how Simone handled the sales process. I also didnt like how she spoke to me. I was strongly pushed to spend $3,000 on 30 photos. It felt very high-pressure and dodgy. After spending two hours doing multiple poses and setups, I ended up crying on the way home. I was also not informed beforehand that the photographer would be male. While I tried to be okay with it, it did take me by surprise. During the shoot, there were constant compliments, to the point where it felt excessive and uncomfortable. Also another thing, the makeup area is upstairs where they take photos... the photographer brought up another couple while I was in full lingerie, past me into the makeup area with absolutely no warning. I was taken aback and I had to rush to hide as I felt highly uncomfortable! Another important note: read the contract very carefully. It’s written into the fine print that they can use your photos whenever and wherever they like. That should be clearly separated and highlighted for full transparency. Overall, I felt rushed and pressured throughout the entire experience. If you’re considering accepting a “winning” photoshoot here, just be aware... you haven’t really won anything.

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Vanessa Williamson

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My daughter and I recently had a boudoir session and the entire experience was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrived, we both felt completely relaxed and comfortable. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and very professional, which immediately put us at ease. Our hair and makeup by Flo was beautifully done so soft, flattering, and perfectly suited to the style of the shoot. But we still felt like ourselves. The attention to detail and care taken to ensure everything looked natural yet elegant really stood out. Our Photographer Damien was exceptional. Professional, respectful, and incredibly talented, he guided us through every pose with calm confidence and clear direction. What I appreciated most was how comfortable he made us both feel there was no pressure, just encouragement and reassurance throughout the session. It truly felt like a collaborative and empowering experience. The final images are stunning so classy, tasteful, and timeless. I couldn't be happier (there was even a tear or 2 watching the slides) with the entire process and would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to celebrate themselves in a relaxed and supportive environment.