About

Mel is a Photögrapher, Cinematögrapher and Directör based in Los Angeles.

A graduate of the Santa Monica College Commercial Photography program in Santa Monica, California. I have a passion for documenting people so I can highlight the beauty of the individuality in my subjects.

I have been working as a freelance Photographer & Cinematographer since 2001 and have traveled extensively throughout the world. My work has been seen in Rolling Stone Magazine, Revolver Magazine, LA Times, Cosmopolitan, Angeleno, and many publicity packages for bands and musicians.

My client list includes AKQA S.F. (McDonald's and Autodesk), Deutsch Agency NY, KK Los Angeles Agency, Marshall Amps, Atkins Nutrition, Don Julio Tequila, Tito’s Vodka, Olly Vitamins, Supro Guitars, Waves Audio, Fat Wreck Chords, Warner Music, Entertainment One and Vice/Noisey to name a few.

My Services include:

• Architectural & Real Estate Photography & Cinematography

• Corporate Portraiture

• Headshots

• Event Coverage

• Environmental Portraiture

• Product Photography

• Lifestyle and Conceptual Portraiture

• Non-conventional & Artistic Portraiture

• Social Media Profile Portraiture & Customized Content Creation

If you need something not covered above, please ask!

To see my Advertising & Music work go to: www.m-castro.com

To see my Video work go to: www.vimeo.com/melhummel

Email for quotes.