Melanie Gillis is an award winning fine art photographer and make-up artist, best known for capturing human subjects in their finest and most telling moments. Her nudes are ethereal yet real; her portraits are rich in both physical beauty and inner expression, be the subject a pregnant woman, infant, child, family or even of a more commercial nature. Melanie's signature style has evolved through the use of clean, natural make-up, soft, flattering light, and warm, casual interaction with her subjects.

Availability

Melanie Gillis is available for location shooting in Toronto, GTA, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. Appointments are available days, evenings and
weekends in all locations. The Melanie Gillis Studio Gallery is located in the downtown artist’s district on the east side of James Street North, between York and Cannon. Metred parking is available in front of
the Melanie Gillis Studio Gallery on both sides of the street.
Please call or email for quotes and bookings.


Photo Sessions

Every session with Melanie Gillis is unique, involving a variety of creative lighting situations, both in studio and on location, to make elegant and flattering portraits and figure studies. All photo sessions include light make-up for one, film and processing, a complete set of proof sheets, and a post session consultation. Please call or e-mail for quotes and bookings.

Make-up

Having trained with leading make-up artists and stylists in the Toronto fashion industry, Melanie Gillis will create a clean, polished, fashion editorial look for you and your entire bridal party. She is also available for commercial make-up on location, make up lessons, workshops, and special functions. Please visit the make-up pages to view portfolio galleries, and call or email for wedding make-up and commercial make up rates and bookings.


Awards

The Wellington County Museum Insights annual juried exhibition: 1998 Bredalbine award, 2000 Ostic insurance Award, 2001 Photography Award. The Farber Photoworkshop Assignment Series, New York: 2003 third place, 2002 First Place, 2001 Fifth place, 2000 Sixth place.