Mario C Melillo Photographer

Mario C Melillo is a freelance commercial photographer specializing in architectural and interior photography. Based in Montreal, Qc, Mario also works regularly in corporate, advertising, and portrait photography.

Although Mario got his start in photography in high school, using film cameras and traditional darkroom processing, he really became passionate about it when he began using digital cameras in 2001.

Mario studied Business Administration at Concordia University and worked for a local micro-brewery (McAuslan Brewing) for close to 20 years. It was here that Mario got his start in commercial photography, taking product photos for the company. After spending several years developing his skills on his own, Mario entered the Commercial Photography program at the Dawson Institute of Photography. There he was awarded the Continuing Education Excellence Award in his first semester, becoming the first Commercial Photography student to win this award. Upon graduating, Mario was awarded the Patron's Award for his graduating portfolio on Architectural Photography.

Now working as a full time commercial photographer, Mario's clients include:

Medias Transcontinental, Quebecor Media, Tourisme Montreal, Choice Hotels, Holiday Inn, Best Western, Days Inn, Park Inn, Hotel Intercontinental, McAuslan Brewing, Carlsberg Canada, Beavertails Canada, Moozoo, Projets Europa, Le Pied Carre, BOMA Quebec, Les Immeubles Colterra, Jones Lang Lasalle, Pop Montreal, LL Concept, Carmel Industries, and more...

His work has appeared in various publications such as DecorMag, Maison d'Aujourd'hui, Votre Maison, Condo Direct, Maison Direct, among others.

Please contact Mario for further information or to discuss your upcoming projects.