elevated Portrait Photography for visionary women

Becoming
Her

Becoming Her

elevated Portrait Photography for visionary women

Women's Portrait Photographer and Creative Director

Based in Bend, Oregon and Beyond

Portraits that Inspire Confidence and Celebrate Self Expression

Women's Portrait Photographer and Creative Director

Based in Bend, Oregon and Beyond

Portraits that Inspire Confidence and Celebrate Self Expression

Let's tell your Story through

A Journey of Self-Reclamation

Motherhood

PERSONAL BRAND

COUPLES

Let's tell your Story through

A Journey of Self-Reclamation

Motherhood

PERSONAL BRAND

COUPLES

Hi, I'm Melanie. For me, Photography is so much more than creating fine art, it's about witnessing the transformation that happens on a deep and profound level. To hear you say, “Oh my god, that’s me!” To experience you connect with a part of yourself never seen before. And then to watch you go out and actualize your dreams. Because for many, this is the first time they’ve truly felt comfortable in their own skin. 

Melanie Rising is a Portrait Photographer in Bend Oregon, known for her Self Worth Sessions and cinematic storytelling.  

YOU COULD SAY THAT IT RUNS IN MY BLOOD

ABOUT MELANIE

Hi, I'm Melanie. For me, Photography is so much more than creating fine art, it's about witnessing the transformation that happens on a deep and profound level. To hear you say, “Oh my god, that’s me!” To experience you connect with a part of yourself never seen before. And then to watch you go out and actualize your dreams. Because for many, this is the first time they’ve truly felt comfortable in their own skin. 

Melanie Rising is a Fine Art Portrait Photographer in Bend Oregon, known for her Self Worth Sessions and cinematic storytelling.  

You could say that it runs in my blood

The Experience

A Journey of Self-Reclamation

Through self expression and creativity, I have discovered both my voice and the burning desire to help others unearth their own. 


Portraits guaranteed to transform your self worth 

"From the initial consultation to the final product, Melanie was a true professional, providing excellent communication throughout the entire process. She made me feel comfortable in front of the camera during both sessions, which allowed me to relax and enjoy the experience. The result was a stunning set of photographs that exceeded my expectations"

- Hollie

KIND WORDS

"From the initial consultation to the final product, Melanie was a true professional, providing excellent communication throughout the entire process. She made me feel comfortable in front of the camera during both sessions, which allowed me to relax and enjoy the experience. The result was a stunning set of photographs that exceeded my expectations."

- Hollie

KIND WORDS

The Experience

A Journey of Self-Reclamation

Through self expression and creativity, I have discovered both my voice and the burning desire to help others unearth their own. 


now booking for Spring

2025

Limited Session Availability

Portraits that tell a story about who you are and what you’ve overcome. A visual testament to your growth and a
celebration of the woman you are becoming — bold, empowered and unapologetically you.  

Self Worth Sessions

cinematic STORYTELLING FOR THE BOLD & ROMANTIC

Bend, OR & Beyond

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Cinematic storytelling for the bold & romantic

Bend Oregon & Beyond

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