Melanie Cleary is based in Cape Town and has, for the past two decades, dedicated herself to the art of photography.

Whether shooting high-profile commercial campaigns or personal projects, her professional, comfortable and easy manner inspires the right performance to achieve her clients goals.

Working as a freelance photographer in the film Industry for the last 20yr, helped her nurture her unique ability to capture beautiful images that tell stories while shooting alongside TVC Productions and her passion for people reflects in the work she produces.

In 2019 work from her exhibition The Hero Within was included in LACMA’S PERMANENT COLLECTION Los Angeles. 2014 She was a winner of International Fine Art Photography Competition for her Black and White Portrait Piano Girl.

“Photography is a constant reminder of the beauty in simple things, and the awe-inspiring complexity of human nature” – Melanie Cleary

Commercial clients: Phizer Pharma, Baqsimi Pharma, BP, Nutella, Tofiffee, Amason, Nestle, Coke, Mylan, OPPO, 7UP, Birds Eye, Persil, LG, Emirates, Always, Romerquelle, Mobil, Flora, Famous Footwear, Perrier

Movies: HOMELAND Season 4 , POPPIE NONGENA 2019 , History Channel, City of Violence, House Party,Strike Back

SOLO EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS

2019 Artwork included in LACMA's Permanent Collection, Los Angeles
2014 Another Day, Erdmann Contemporary, Cape Town
2014 Winner, Merit Award, International Fine Art Photography Competition 
2013 The Trouble With Memory, Erdmann Contemporary, Cape Town
2013 Joburg Fringe Group Exhibition, Johannesburg
Head On Photography Festival, Sydney
2012 Melanie Cleary SOLO Exhibition, Gallery Cultural Speech, Amsterdam
2012 Conversations Group Exhibition, Queen Street Gallery, Sydney
2012 Finalist, Critical Mass
2012 Finalist, PDN Photo Annual New York
Winner, Open Award, South Africa
2011 Photo LA, Santa Monica, USA