ABOUT

I’m Melissa, but most people call me Mills. I live in Perth with my husband and two children, surrounded by chaos, coffee, in a country I’m lucky to call home.

I come from a big Italian family, so connection runs deep in me — loud dinners, too many stories, love worn on sleeves. It’s no surprise I’m drawn to people, to emotion, to the little things that say everything. I feel most myself when I’m observing, listening, noticing.

I’m as curious as hell, love a good conversation and cant help but root for the underdog. I’ve travelled a lot — 45 countries and counting — and still find magic in new places, especially if I’m getting lost with a camera in hand.

I’m not into perfection. I’m into honesty. I try to always show up as who I a really am. I believe in strong family values, the power of the presence and living life with a little grit and a lot of heart.

TRAVEL DATES

I’ll be back in Europe August + September 2025 (and possible other dates) and taking bookings. I hold an Italian passport so am able to legally work anywhere in the EU.

I’m a keen traveller so please ask. I’ve got a bucket list of places I would love to travel to. If they happen to be in your neck of the woods, message me, as they come with a bonus.

Bucket list: New York, Paris, Rome, Russia, Japan