The moments that change us deserve to be seen.
For the women who feel deeply— and love fiercely.
begin your experience
Maybe you’ve felt it -
the quiet pull to hold onto something before it changes.
A relationship.
A season.
A version of yourself you don’t want to lose to time.
You’re not looking for perfect photos. You’re looking for presence. Something that feels like you
and the love that surrounds you.
This work is about slowing down long enough to truly see it — the connection, the devotion, the moments where identity and relationship meet.
A grounded, intentional approach.
Based in Bend, Oregon, Melanie Rising creates artful portrait experiences rooted in presence, connection, and emotional depth.
Her work centers on the bonds that shape us from wild companionship with beloved dogs to motherhood, partnership, and the quiet transformation of becoming.
Each session is designed to feel collaborative, relaxed, and deeply personal — less about posing and more about being seen.
You don’t need to know how to pose. You just need to show up as yourself.
A gROUNDED, INTENTIONAL APPROACH
Every story begins with a bond — choose the one that feels like you.
Maybe you already know which story you want to hold onto.
All of my work begins with embodiment —
how you inhabit yourself, your relationships,
and the moments that shape you.
extraordinary Portrait Photography for visionary women
Becoming
Her
Women's Portrait Photographer
Based in Bend, Oregon and Beyond
Portraits that Inspire Confidence and Celebrate Self Expression
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
Through self expression and creativity, I have discovered both my voice and the burning desire to help others unearth their own.
"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
Through self expression and creativity, I have discovered both my voice and the burning desire to help others unearth their own.
"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."
