Meet the photographer
© 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.
“My fascination with light started as a kid chasing sunsets with a disposable camera. Over the years, that curiosity evolved into a lifelong passion for photography. Today, my work spans continents and genres, blending cinematic aesthetics with authentic storytelling.”
Began as a street photographer documenting everyday life.
Transitioned into commercial and editorial photography, working with world-renowned brands.
Inspired by the interplay of light and shadow, crafting images that feel timeless yet modern.
Currently based wherever the next story takes me — a studio one week, the Moroccan coastline the next.
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
Success stories of people I have captured
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