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Melanie Rudolph ~ Outdoor & UnderWater Photography

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📍Ericeira, Portugal
🌞 life is sweeter in salty water
✺ prints available! dm me:)

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The other day, I designed and had a photo book printed for a friend. I think we have waaaay too few printed photos these days, and those precious moments are just hidden away in some device or another. Yeah, it’s a ton of work to dig out the pictures, select them, and arrange them into some kind of storyline to create an overall concept for the book, BUT in the end, it’s just so worth it! Unfortunately, I don’t do it often enough myself, but it’s a start.

Here’s a little peek inside the book
“because the best memories keep us moving”

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Some portraits don’t need much.

No styling.
No perfect location.
No complicated setup.

Just a beautiful person who feels comfortable enough to be herself.

Thank you, Mel, for the unforgettable time in Cantabria!

Model: Mel @mellemsea
Location: Cantabria, España

#portraitphotography
#fineartportrait
#slowphotography
#womenoftheocean
#ricardoamaralphoto

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💍 photo&video credits @rorokadi, @valentina.fara, @olaschamber and @jessdittmar 🐒💋

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365 Portraits (150)

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365 Portraits (149)

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Today I celebrate my self 🍊☀️
Happy to be me, great full for my life. For the people I've met and for those who are still part of my life happy to call you my friends 🧡 💛

#ifyouknowyouknow #birthday #birthdaygirl

What are you great full for ?

Photo by @mellemsea

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Got some Oranges! Want some juice? 🍊

📷 by @mellemsea

#throwbackthursday #throwback #springvibes #vitamins

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When salty air meets rays of sun, something special happens*

Tiny salt particles drifting through the ocean breeze catch the low light of the sun and scatter it across the horizon. The result is that soft, golden glow the coast is famous for - a quiet, almost cinematic atmosphere that turns simple moments by the sea into something unforgettable.

*Images taken last year. This year, you can experience this atmosphere with us again starting March 28, when our camp opens its doors for the 2026 season.

#mellowmovesurfcamp #portugal #ericeira #surfcamp #surfschoolportugal

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Picture Posting Time 📸

Picture&Postedit: @lisahanisch.design
Model: @mellemsea

#photography #scribbleonpicture #minimalistic #oceanview #portugallove

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#throwback @mellemsea

Coming back soon feels so good ☀️😍

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Throwback to last years shoot with @mellemsea
... coming back soon 😍 to my fav travel spot 🩷🍍☀️

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Another beautiful picture of @mellemsea at our favourite place on Earth - the Ocean 🌊 ☀️

Picture & Postedit: @lisahanisch.design

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