MELINA STUDIOS

AvailableLight

Unusual locations are our studio

 

Streets, backyards, rooftops or right at the beach – available light is everywhere. People are always fascinated at wich unusual locations strong results can be produced in a short time.

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Melinastudios TRUSTS in available light and photographes strong personalities. Our signature BLACK&WHITE portraits are reduced to the essential but remain in the mind.

Black and white, that’s the trademark of Melinastudios. The expertise is the ability to create an image which is reduced to the essential, but remains in the mind even without colours, in this colourful world. Colour looks come and go, but a black and white photo will always remain timeless.  Most of the pictures are taken outdoors, to use the simplicity of the daylight.  It is always there – it is either bright or dark – it’s as easy as that. Melinastudios prefers to work in a natural style to show the real beauty of a person and not the make up version.

On set it is all about creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere and about being passionate about it yourself. Then you turn on the music, hit the button and shoot – without wasting hours on it. Working with professional models is so much fun! They have a professional appearance, can pose on demand and they save you the need for a make-up artist and time spent on retouching. At the end of the day, it is essential for emotional and expressive images how you interact as a photographer and how the model feels.

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Meet the photographer

I LOVE to capture natural beauties in Black&White. My work was honoured with the SONY WORLD AWARD 2020.

MY STORY

With more than ten years of experience with my camera in hand, my path in Austria led me directly from event photography to professional models from international agencies. In my student years, I discovered my passion for photography. Highly motivated, but without to have a clue how a camera works, I took my pictures and decided on pragmatic grounds: I will take my pictures in black and white, because colour looks have never been my thing. Surprisingly, this approach was well received, so my enthusiasm for black and white photography evolved already at that time.I always asked myself the same question: “What do I like?” For many in our industry, their pictures should please other people. Today, I know that it takes courage and perseverance to do it your own way and make a decision, because this is the only way to be seen as an expert and to be successful. Professionalism and quality are extremely important to me, even if photography is “only” my hobby. My path already led me to the biggest photo event in Koeln “Photokina” where I was booked as a speaker on stage. In my history I was also an ambassador for a well known international equipment brand in photo business. I use the pseudonym “Melina”, because in my professional career I work with children.

MY WORK

Preparation is an essential part of success. I get inspired by music, I have given great thought to my moods and select them to fit one’s personality. I am personally a huge fan of street and lifestyle, which is why I tell models what to wear and bring on set. There is no need to pose for hours, because that doesn’t make it any better. On set I follow the rule “Let the beat control your body!” Then you turn on the music, hit the button and shoot – without wasting hours on it. Producing good results takes keen intuition to bring people out of their shells and to hit the button at the right moment. You cannot learn this at any workshop – you either are that kind of person or you aren’t – and this mainly has to do with your own experience and attitude. Many are amazed and fascinated at which unusual locations a strong result can be produced in a short time, without styling or make-up artist. Although my black and white portraits have found their way to various international model agencies, one thing has not changed: It is all about the personality of the person I work with

F & Q

Yes we do! Professional models have a professional appearance and can pose on demand. They save you the need for a make up artist and time spent on retouching. 

Mostly outdoor. That means we are working with natural daylight. Most of our shoots take place outdoor so you should be prepared for that.

No you do not! We believe that real beauty is connected to your inner world no matter if you are young or old. We want you to come as you are – with all your freckles or skin folds. It is about expressing yourself. We think you do not need to hide your real beauty behind make up.

Yes we offer! Please send us your latest polas and your sedcard. We check your portfolio and you will get an answer within 24h.

We will send you a moodboard before going on a shoot. We prefer to work with streetwear or basics that every women or men has at home. In the end it is all about keeping it as simple as possible!

If the plan is clear ahead it will not take a long time to get good results. I am a very experienced photographer who brings people out of their shells in a short amount of time. There is no need to pose for hours! On average a shooting takes up to 2 hours.

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