About

I am a photographer (MA) based in Helsinki, Finland. I specialize in people and design.

I love working both commercially and having an artistic project, or two, on the side. Working with people is by far the best part of my job. Even when shooting still life objects people are involved – designers, advertisers and business people.  Over the years I have developed a very good understanding of how to listen to clients and their wishes.

Together with my wife Saara Salmi, we created a fictional vintage photo studio Atelieri O.Haapala and made over 7000 portraits between 2010-2016. During this time I learned the importance of good communication. Pictures were not just taken, they were actually made together with the help of our models.

My work has been exhibited in the USA, Spain, France, Russia, Germany, and Finland.

Selected client list: Altia, Arabia, Artek, Avarte, Bukowskis, Canon, Curious AI, Dna, Hendricks Gin, Iittala, Kone, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Stefan Lindfors, Marimekko, Masku, Metsähallitus, Samuli Naamanka, Mikko Paakkanen, Sitra, Solar Films, Ilkka Suppanen, The Switch, Vivero, Warner Music Finland

Contact

Marco Melander
+358 50 55 66 680
marco.melander@gmail.com