Paul Melo

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About Me

A Professional Photographer and Creative Director, I have been shooting and designing for more than 25 years. My professional career began as a Location Scout in the Film Industry, scouting and photographing locations for world renown studios like Warner Bros. Pictures and Television Commercials for Bausch & Lomb, Cadbury and L'Oréal Paris. After branding my first production company, I transitioned to provide professional Visual Media services for world-class luxury clients on a mix of creative projects like Video productions for Amex Canada, Roberto Cavalli & Holt Renfrew, custom visuals for Rolls Royce, UBS Bank, advertising campaigns for Kiwi Collection & BBC as well as photography for global publications like ELLE Magazine, Fashion, Toro Magazine, dozens of beauty & style brands in addition to numerous private commission clients around the world. As a mentor, I bring a wealth of Creative Direction and design expertise, provide honest insightful guidance. I can help you draft professional contracts and invoices, negotiate project budgets and teach best practises in working with clients and preparing files. Astute in graphic design from digital through print with specialized knowledge of the print process including large format fine art printing. Ask me anything. I give authentic insight based on real-world experience. A no-B.S. approach that will help freelancers enter or grow in the current market space. For organizations, I consult and review your design system, processes and people, helping you work faster and smarter.

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I am a Professional Creative Director and Photographer with honest insight into Freelancing and Creative Work.

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