Melissa Darr

Based in Toowoomba, QLD

Food Photographer | Food Stylist |

Melissa Darr is a distinguished food and product photographer and stylist, renowned for her impeccable eye for detail and commitment to perfection. As the creative director behind Melissa Darr Photography & Food Styling, she brings a unique blend of artistry and technical skill to every project.

With extensive experience in food styling and preparing food for the camera, Melissa excels in creating visually captivating images for recipes, cookbooks, branding, product packaging, social media, and lifestyle and restaurant shoots. Her work is characterized by a meticulous approach that ensures every image not only looks stunning but also resonates deeply with the intended audience.

Melissa's passion lies in crafting the perfect image for her clients, helping them to connect with their audience on a visceral level. Her motto, "A picture is worth a thousand words," underscores her dedication to delivering powerful visual narratives that speak volumes.

Throughout her career, Melissa has collaborated with numerous brands, shooting and styling campaigns, product imagery, editorial spreads, cookbooks, and website content. She is always open to exploring new ideas and turning creative visions into reality, making her an invaluable partner for any project

Brands that she has partnered with include:

  • Kialla Pure Foods

  • Pizza Guardians

  • Visco Fine Foods

  • Lucky Squire Restaurant

  • Hotel West End

  • Lenard's Chicken

  • Healthy Mummy

  • Reward Hospitality

  • In Shape Mummy

  • Sky Point Towers Gold Coast

  • Naked Harvest

  • Wiltshire

  • Bonne Maman,

  • Sols Snax

  • The St Food Co

  • Gevity Rx

  • Positively Good Co - Plus Plants

  • Inglewood Chicken

  • Gabbinbar Homestead {Menu Items}

  • Hanks Jam

  • Janelle’s Kitchen

  • Little Red Dumpling

  • PB Agrifoods,

  • Maralong Milling

  • Meals On Wheels

  • Perfect Supplements Australia

  • Willow & Sage Holistic Beauty

  • Leo Loves Cocoa

  • Athonika

  • Coffee Head / Alley Bar

Her base is in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs Region but will travel to work with you or your brand. Melissa has recently opened her boutique photography studio in Toowoomba to service the needs of clients who need a full kitchen studio setup. You can learn more about Millview Studio here.

Get in touch with Melissa today to discuss your photography & styling needs!

If you would like to work together on a project contact me below and check out my Services page.