About Us, For You: A Festival of Stories

What an incredible experience it was to be part of "About Us, For You: A Festival of Stories"! A huge shoutout to Cinespace and the awesome Naarm-based initiative SXSEA for creating such a warm and welcoming space for young, diverse voices to shine. Over three fun workshops, I had the joy of witnessing and capturing the creative journeys of some truly talented young people as they explored storytelling through film, music, and theatre, all guided by their wonderful mentors. The showcase was absolutely heartwarming, full of courage and raw talent, and it took place at the Bowery Theatre, thanks to the fantastic teamwork with Brimbank FReeZa's Half-Baked Open Mic. Being part of this program and getting to take headshots of these remarkable creatives during the workshops was more than just a job for me—it was like having a front-row seat to amazing stories that truly deserve to be seen and heard. I’m so proud to have played a small part in this beautiful initiative. Here’s to creating more spaces where diverse voices can shine brightly!

  • Portrait Shoot with Georgia

  • Actor Headshot Session with Alyssa

  • Actor Headshot Session with Timothy

    Actor Headshot Session with Timothy

  • Actor Headshot Session with Eva

  • Actor Headshot Session with Fortuna

  • Actor Headshot Session with Riki

  •  Chicken Wrap Food Photography in Melbourne by Vedika
  • avocado toast Food Photography in Melbourne by Vedika

Meet the Photographer

Hello, I'm Vedika, and welcome to my website - Photos by Vedika! As a skilled professional photographer with 5 years of experience in Melbourne, I specialize in creating tailor-made portrait and food photography sessions. Your session will be uniquely crafted to match your style, needs, and preferences. Share your creative vision with me, and together we will craft stunning visuals that exceed your expectations. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you soon!  

  • “Vedika is one of the best photographers I have worked with! She has a strong passion for creating high-quality photographs but is also really warm and easy to be around. We were laughing between shots and I felt comfortable being myself around her. The outstanding quality of her work speaks for itself. I cannot recommend her highly enough! ” 

    — Nastassia

  • “I did a collaborative headshot session with Vedika and it was amazing. Vedika is both an amazing photographer and creative storyteller who works to get you into the spirit of the characters that you seek after for casting. Very collaborative and works to bring the best out of your headshots. Would 110 percent recommend her services. One of my go photographers.”  

    — Timothy Courtman

  • “From beginning to end my experience of working with Vedika has been professional, easy, and relaxed. Vedika has an eye for lighting, capturing the moment, and putting you at ease to give your best work for the camera.” 

    — Riki Lindsey

  • “I thoroughly enjoyed working with Vedika in capturing a series of photos for my modeling portfolio. She is professional, creative, and has a careful eye for detail. Throughout the session, we collaboratively developed the kinds of photos we were aiming to capture while also providing thoughtful direction on positioning, lighting, and mood.” 

    — Kai

  • “I absolutely loved working with Vedika! It was a collaborative process, which allowed me to feel reassured and at ease during our shoot. If you’re an actor looking for headshots, please consider Vedika as your photographer!” 

    — Eva Hatzicostas

  •  "Vedika did a fantastic job - I love my new headshots! Vedika goes to great lengths to walk you through the process, make you feel comfortable during the shoot and enable different requirements and shooting ideas! Thank you, Vedika!"  

    — Simone Pasquet

Services

  • Bronze $250

    1 Individual

    2.5 hours

    Studio Lighting

    4 Outfits

    6 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

    Silver $300

    1 Individual

    2.5 hours

    Studio Lighting

    Multiple Outfits

    10 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

    Gold $350

    1 Individual

    3.5 hours

    Studio Lighting & Outdoor

    Multiple Outfits

    15 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

  • Menu Photography - $350

    • Up to 2.5 hours on-location shooting

    • 30 professionally edited high-resolution images of menu items

    • Online gallery for viewing and downloading images



    Interior/Exterior Photography - $500

    • Up to 3 hours of on-location shooting

    • 20 professionally edited high-resolution images of menu items and 15 professionally edited high-resolution images showcasing the restaurant's ambiance and decor. 

    • Online gallery for viewing and downloading images

    Food Photography Package - $500

    • Up to 4 hours of on-location shooting
      20 professionally edited high-resolution images of menu items and restaurant ambiance

    • Online gallery for viewing and downloading images

    • One round of minor revisions


    Full Restaurant Coverage - $800

    • Up to 5 hours of on-location shooting

    • 40 professionally edited high-resolution images covering menu items, restaurant ambiance, interior, and exterior

    • Online gallery for viewing and downloading images

    • Two rounds of minor revisions

    • Social media-ready versions of all images


    Chef's Headshot - $150

    • 30-minute on-location session

    • 3 professionally edited high-resolution headshots

    • Online gallery for viewing and downloading images


    Social Media Content Creation - $300

    • Up to 2 hours of shooting

    • 15 professionally edited high-resolution images tailored for social media platforms
      Content planning and styling consultation

    • Online gallery for viewing and downloading images

    Custom Package - Contact for Pricing

    • Tailored to your specific needs, combining any of the above services

    • Includes additional services such as staff portraits, action shots, or custom styling

    • Customized quote based on project scope

      Add-On Services:

      Additional Hour of Shooting: $150/hour
      Styling Services: $200
      Rush Delivery (24-hour turnaround): $300

  • Bronze $200

    1 Individual

    2.5 hours

    Studio Lighting

    3 Outfits

    3 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

    Silver $300

    1 Individual

    3 hours (Flexible)

    Studio Lighting

    Multiple Outfits

    10 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

    Silver $350

    1 Individual

    2.5 hours

    Studio Lighting & Outdoor

    Multiple Outfits

    12 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

  • Bronze $200

    1 Individual

    2 hours

    Studio Lighting/ Outdoor

    2 Outfits

    3 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

    Silver $750

    Staff Headshots

    2.5 hours

    Studio Lighting /Outdoor

    5 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

    Gold $1500

    Staff Headshots

    3.5 hours

    Studio Lighting/ Outdoor

    10 Retouched digital photos delivered through an online gallery

    $20 each for any additional retouched photo

Let’s work together

Email: photosbyvedika@gmail.com

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