Hello.
I am a professional photographer living in London. I shoot because I love it; it gives me utter joy to see people come alive in front of my camera. I enjoy making people feel and look amazing, and what began as a hobby of taking pictures backstage has swiftly become a thriving business of art, creativity and love. My aim is to capture YOU, the real you.
Drop me your questions, send me your ideas. Let's create.
Drop me your questions, send me your ideas. Let's create.
Image by Mark Senior.
Testimonials
"Walked in dubious, walked out fabulous! Mel made me feel totally at ease with myself and her camera. She gets the absolute best out of you and just wait until you see yourself in the edits! This girl is seriously FANTASTIC! I highly recommend!!"
- Steph Clift, Actress (Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia, Call The Midwife)
"I have never felt so comfortable on a shoot! Mel has got such a natural skill with both the camera and the person in front of it! I'd love to keep her in my pocket to take my pictures all the time."
- Jodie Steele, Actress (Heathers, Rock Of Ages, Six)
"Our shoot was effortless - Mel has a brilliant eye and knows what makes a great image; she gets the perfect shot by making adjustments and suggestions in an open, relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended."
- Matthew Daw, Actor (Marnie: ENO)
"We all want those shots that say: this is me, being me, on a really great day feeling awesome! Mel effortlessly makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, making suggestions and catching you in those ‘special’ moments to accurately capture the real you."
- Sophie Barker, Actress (The Holly Kane Experiment, False Witness, Fly Tipper)
"Everyone hit up Melanie Gail Photography for affordable and lovely photos. Quality banter also!"
- Matthew Harvey, Actor/Singer (Oklahoma, Murder Ballad, The Hi Marks)
"I felt super at ease, SEXY and she just totally captured me. She's EPIC, the end."
- Laura Baldwin, Actress (Big Fish, Eugenius, Waitress)
"Active, stunning shots. Capturing the life and pulse of any production or person. Not just shooting an image but also a feeling. Very vibey images."
- Connolly and Clift, 21 Chump Street - London
"I had an amazing photo session with Mel. She made me feel confident and safe, we had an absolute laugh. I loved her location choice; I loved the pictures! I cannot recommend enough!!"
- Natalie Green, Actress (Wicked, Hair)
"Amazing shots, with an easy, enjoyable experience behind them. Can't recommend enough."
- Rob Houchen, Actor (Les Misérables, The Light In The Piazza)
"Mel is a brilliant, incredibly talented photographer. She made me feel completely at ease during the shoot and was extremely creative and full of interesting ideas. I was so happy with my portfolio shots that she took! She knows how to get the best from whoever she is photographing and I would highly recommend her!"
- Sean Connolly, Model/Student
"As a ballet dancer, flattering lines are hard to capture but Mel had such a brilliant eye for it as well as the light and a creative background. I was made to feel so at ease whilst having fun and I'm absolutely thrilled with the final pictures! Such a versatile photographer."
- Zoe Arshamian, Dancer (An American In Paris, Phantom Of The Opera)
"Cannot recommend Mel enough... She is so passionate about what she does and has the most amazing creative eye. She finds the most stunning venues and makes you feel completely at ease so that you are able to capture some really great shots."
- Sam Haughton, Actor (School Of Rock)
Self Portrait: Barcelona