A Shot Above the Rest

A Shot Above the Rest isn’t just about snapping pictures—it’s about capturing the essence of your wedding. Melissa’s easygoing nature makes couples feel at ease, resulting in natural, heartfelt images. High-resolution digital files, professional albums, and custom wall art are all part of the offering, ensuring couples can relive their wedding through stunning visuals.

Plus, with her passion for storytelling, Melissa often follows couples beyond the wedding day, photographing engagements, maternity sessions, and growing families. Recognised as one of Canberra’s top wedding photographers, Melissa combines experience, creativity, and genuine enthusiasm for love stories. 

What you’ll love about working with A Shot Above the Rest for your wedding:

• Relaxed & Fun Photography Experience: Melissa’s friendly and laid-back approach ensures couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. There are no stiff poses or awkward moments—just natural interactions and real emotions captured effortlessly.
• Customisable Wedding Packages: Melissa offers flexible packages that suit different needs, from intimate ceremonies to all-day events. Couples can choose precisely what they want, from digital images to luxury albums, without unnecessary extras.
• Award-Winning Expertise: With multiple accolades as one of Canberra’s top wedding photographers, Melissa brings years of experience and skill to ensure every couple gets breathtaking images they’ll cherish forever.

Highlights of working with A Shot Above the Rest:

• Over 20 years of wedding photography experience
• Recognised in Canberra’s top 10 wedding photographers
• Complimentary engagement session before booking
• High-resolution images & custom album options
• Relaxed, natural, and stress-free approach

About

If you LOVE photography, than you could possibly understand my passion for creation and captivating, light, personality, milestones and memories. Everything from newborn images, their milestone sessions, christening images, family portraits, engagements, weddings, it’s all life, and it will absolutely fly by, and given the opportunity, I’ll capture it, with images you’ll treasure always, possibly for generations to come.

Mel Flanagan

Lead Photographer