# Melanie Dunea

> Photographer of Taylor Swift, Steve Martin, Oprah, Anthony Bourdain, & more

Best selling author & celebrity photographer of six books including the “My Last Supper” series and “My Country” with 100K+ copies sold globally.

Clients include :
Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, NBC Universal, Moët & Chandon, WWD, Sony, Illy Coffee, Victorinox, Town and Country, The Fontainebleau Vegas

Photographed icons like Taylor Swift, Sting, Steve Martin, Ina Garten & Anthony Bourdain.

Hosted the Photo-Tripping series (Yahoo), appeared as a judge on Top Chef, guest on Mind of a Chef, NPR Weekend Edition, The Splendid Table & The Today Show.

Founder of Atelier Dunea & Mood Studios, producing bespoke photography experiences for global brands & events.

Trained at Avedon Studio, Gamma Agency (Paris), and Industria Superstudio (NYC).

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Visual storytelling 
✔️ Pricing creativity 
✔️ Crafting and refining a compelling portfolio 
✔️ Growing and monetizing a creative brand
✔️ Editorial + commercial photography guidance
✔️ Tips on working with high-profile clients and keeping them
✔️ Best practices for food, portrait and experiential shoots
✔️ Publishing photo books 
✔️ Strategy and production of experiential art events

I love helping creatives, founders & storytellers bring their vision to life through compelling visuals.

**Rating:** 5/5 (6 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

## Example Questions

- How to do go from creative concept to completed project?
- How do you handle talent and subjects to get the best out of them?
- How do you price creativity?
- How to handle the changes in your industry both in business and technology?
- You seem to have figured out how to balance art & commerce? What tips can you share with me?

## Links

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