Maybe you just need a little help to nail that shot, or get the perfect edit. Our education program is guiding you through. No mather if you are learning ONLINE or FACE:FACE.
Set your photography up for success with our new education program. Learn how to get in touch with agencies and models by learning Melina`s tipps and tricks when it comes to shoot a sedcard for a Model or to get into action with an agency.
Learn how to interact with agencies and models to get a real professional infront of your camera. Take a closer look how to start your work from the beginning to get agencies and models interested in your protfolio.
Your way of lighting should be as easy going as your photography skills itself. Watch how Melina puts all the methods described in the model section into action during a live photoshoot on set.
Learn how to shoot natural portraits by only using available light. Learn the importance of interaction to get the most out of your model. Learn the benefits of available light photography and how to read light for your next photoshoot.
New Education Programm 2025
CREATIVE HOUR TALK FOR entrepreneurs
CREATIVE
HOUR TALK
Get inspired in this special 2 hours call for entrepreneurs by the creative knowledge and ideas of a Sony World Award Winner, former Sigma Ambassador and creative mastermind as well as PR Panther finalist. Break through your limitations when it comes to creative personal branding ideas. Develop your photo ideas together with my knowledge from the model industry and stand out from the crowd. Leave this 2h call with your own creative portfolio and tons of new ideas that blow your mind away!
FACE TO FACE MENTORING FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
FACE TO FACE MENTORING
In today’s industry – talent is not enough. Treat every day like a full-time job & constantly be evaluating and updating your list of goals & targets in your photography business. In my mentoring session, I want you to feel re-energized, gain confidence in yourself and your business and be ready to tackle with a kick-ass attitude. I will help you to identify your strong points, your weak links & help you to achieve your goals. Let`s grab a coffee & talk it through in one intense day and master the art of natural light & portrait photography!
SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP
PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
“Experience him, then you’ll know what he’s like!” This package is especially for photo fairs and photo studios and photo enthusiasts that want to dive into the world of Melinastudios. In a small group workshop of 5-10 people I show you how to master natural light and the art of portrait photography. I will take you through the fundamentals of portrait photography, natural lighting, composition and retouching. Let`s work together through certain restrictions such as limited budget, limited gear, changing weather conditions, natural light and limited time.
2 DAYS WORKSHOP // ITALY // TRIESTE
THE
PORTRAIT DAYS
This course was created with your feedback and questions in mind over my last 12 years as a portrait photographer working in model industry. We decided as a team that the Portrait Days will take place in Italy 2025. In two unforgettable days, packed with a tons of know-how about portrait photography, business fundamentals and personal branding, we capture the magic of natural light and let ourselves be inspired by the italian lifesytle and culture.
NEW ONLINE COURSE // COMING SOON
NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITS
Master natural light and the art of portrait photography! This intensive online course takes you through the fundamentals of portrait photography, lighting, composition and retouching. Watch the entire videos – where I work through certain restrictions such as limited budget, limited gear, changing weather conditions and limited time.
KEYNOTE // LIVE ON STAGE
THE POWER OF BLACK&WHITE
“Experience him, then you’ll know what he’s like!” Who exactly is behind the synonym “Melina” and how does the leap from event photography to professional models from international agencies succeed? Find out how he managed to establish himself on the professional market despite shooting outdoors and completely avoiding make-up on set. The reduction to the essentials, a bright lens and the know-how to shoot at the right moment allow his pictures to speak for themselves.
PDF-DOWNLOAD// STUDIO LIGHT GUIDE
THE STUDIO
LIGHT GUIDE
The Studio Light Guide (Indoor Photographer’s Handbook) is a comprehensive studio lighting guide. With over 17+ pages of lighting education & theory (including 11+ detailed lighting diagrams) photographers will be able to expand their lighting knowledge, gain inspiration and explore a new world of lighting ideas. This guide was created with one idea in mind – to help photographers to become more confident with studio lighting!
PDF-DOWNLOAD // LIGHT GUIDE BUNDLE
THE LIGHT
GUIDE BUNDLE
The Light Guide Bundle is a comprehensive studio and outdoor lighting guide. With over 25+ pages of lighting education & theory (including 18+ detailed lighting diagrams) photographers will be able to expand their lighting knowledge, gain inspiration and explore a new world of lighting ideas. This package was created with one idea in mind – to help photographers to become more confident with lighting!
PDF-DOWNLOAD // Natural LIGHT GUIDE
THE NATURAL
LIGHT GUIDE
The Natural Light Guide (Outdoor Photographer’s Handbook) is a comprehensive outdoor lighting guide. With over 10+ pages of lighting education & theory (including 7+ detailed lighting diagrams) photographers will be able to expand their lighting knowledge, gain inspiration and explore a new world of lighting ideas. This guide was created with one idea in mind – to help photographers to become more confident with outdoor lighting!