Meet the photographer

Works

Works

Works

Stylish side profile of a man in a cream cap, black coat, and white shirt against a minimalist gray background.

© Melvin Thompson

I'm Melvin Thompson, a commercial and editorial photographer & director based in Los Angeles. My craft isn't just about photos — it's about emotions, relationships, and the fleeting moments that define us. Based wherever the next story takes me. I don’t just take pictures. I capture emotion, movement, and meaning. My goal is to turn fleeting moments into lasting memories through a lens that sees beyond the obvious.

Gears and SOFTWARE

Camera: CANON EOS R5 + SONY A7R IV
Lenses: CANON RF 24-70mm f/2.8L + SIGMA 35mm f/1.4 Art
Drone: DJI Mavic 3
Flash: PROFOTO B10X PLUS + GODOX AD600PRO
Software: ADOBE LIGHTROOM CLASSIC + PHOTOSHOP

Selected clients

Spotify
American Express
Columbia Records
IKEA
Google
Billboard Magazine
Kahlua
Verizon
Esquire
Stella Artois
TBWA/Chiat Day
Johnson & Johnson
Adidas
Oakley
Pfizer
Hollywood Reporter
Amazon
GQ
Mini Cooper
Coca-Cola
Lenovo
Red Bull Music
Capitol Records
A&E Networks
SKIMS
Motorola
Jägermeister
Citizens Bank
Merck
Mattress Firm
Nike
New York Times
Timeout NY
Mullen Lowe
Nationwide
Caesar's Casino
Ogilvy & Mather
Banana Boat
Pereira O'Dell
Zimmer Biomet
Adweek

  • Retro black and gold camera with lenses on a green surface, surrounded by soft shadows and foliage for a vintage aesthetic.
  • Minimalist wooden stool with a gray cushioned seat and light oak legs, showcasing clean lines and precise joinery in a neutral setting.
  • A person in a white suit holding a vintage camera by its strap against a neutral backdrop, showcasing elegant minimalism.
  • Stylish side profile of a man in a cream cap, black coat, and white shirt against a minimalist gray background.
  • Stylish brown leather high-top sneakers with white laces, paired with white socks and brown leather pants in a minimalistic setting.
  • Retro black and gold camera with lenses on a green surface, surrounded by soft shadows and foliage for a vintage aesthetic.
  • Minimalist wooden stool with a gray cushioned seat and light oak legs, showcasing clean lines and precise joinery in a neutral setting.
  • A person in a white suit holding a vintage camera by its strap against a neutral backdrop, showcasing elegant minimalism.
  • Stylish side profile of a man in a cream cap, black coat, and white shirt against a minimalist gray background.
  • Stylish brown leather high-top sneakers with white laces, paired with white socks and brown leather pants in a minimalistic setting.
  • Retro black and gold camera with lenses on a green surface, surrounded by soft shadows and foliage for a vintage aesthetic.
  • Minimalist wooden stool with a gray cushioned seat and light oak legs, showcasing clean lines and precise joinery in a neutral setting.
  • A person in a white suit holding a vintage camera by its strap against a neutral backdrop, showcasing elegant minimalism.
  • Stylish side profile of a man in a cream cap, black coat, and white shirt against a minimalist gray background.
  • Stylish brown leather high-top sneakers with white laces, paired with white socks and brown leather pants in a minimalistic setting.
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition

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