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my STORY Nací en Buenos Aires, donde me recibí de Diseñadora de Imagen y Sonido en el año 2014. Además de comunicación audiovisual, hace varios años que estudio canto y actuación. En el año 2016 decidí probar unir mis estudios con mi pasión por la música y por primera vez llevé mi cámara a un concierto. Desde ese entonces me dedico mayormente a la fotografía, especializándome en música en vivo y eventos de todo tipo. ​ A lo largo de mi carrera trabajé como fotógrafa y redactora colaboradora en varias revistas culturales independientes, como Indie Hoy , SPE , Rock and Ball , Revista Dislexia , Sendero Elegante y Whim Magazine (Australia). A su vez, trabajé como asistente en producciones audiovisuales y publicitarias, como social media content creator y formé parte del equipo freelance de fotografía y video de distintas empresas como Cuika Foto , Open Folk , Random Lab y Sofar Sounds , entre otras. ​ En el 2020 me mudé a Madrid para realizar una especialización en Fotoperiodismo en la escuela EFTI . ​ Actualmente trabajo de forma independiente dedicándome al fotoperiodismo orientado a temas de arte, cultura, lifestyle y entretenimiento, a la fotografía de eventos y a la creación de contenido para redes sociales. También doy clases particulares de fotografía y estoy disponible para asistencias en el rubro audiovisual y de espectáculos. ​ En Instagram me encontrás como @melguilphoto . Por cualquier consulta, pedido de presupuesto o para concretar una reunión, podés escribirme a guil.melanie@gmail.com o través del formulario de contacto y te contestaré a la brevedad :) ​ — CV + portfolio extensivo disponibles a pedido. my passion is telling STORIES. let's bring YOURS to life . So, how can I help YOU?​ THIS IS WHAT I'M GOOD AT. photo&video Stage & Live Music Photography / Event Photography Portraits & Headshots / Video Editing / Brand Photos & Videos ​ ​journalism Interviewing / Reporting / Feature Stories / Photo & Video Journalism​ ​ brand content Blog Posts / Web Copy / Ad Copy / Social Media Content Newsletters / Product Descriptions​ / Case Studies / Scripts READY TO GET STARTED?

HEY there , i'm MEL. PHOTOGRAPHER / MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLER / CREATIVE Since graduating in 2014, I've discovered that I don't fit into one box when it comes to my profession. Nailing that perfect LinkedIn headline has always been a challenge for me. Over the past decade, I've worn many hats: photographer, writer, videographer, editor, assistant in audiovisual productions, social media manager, content creator, actress. (I've recently stumbled upon a term that defines this —turns out I'm a slashie . SLASHIE [noun]: a person who gains income from more than one occupation). ​ In an online world filled with specialized professionals and industry experts, I began to feel the pressure to niche down, but, at the same time, it's always felt counterintuitive. After all, what I'm truly passionate about is telling stories -in all their diverse forms. And I believe my multifaceted profile to be my biggest strength. ​ I'm interested in working with artists, small businesses, entrepreneurs, media outlets, agencies, production companies, and brands with a conscience (bonus points if they're planet-friendly). My areas of expertise and interest include the arts, fashion & lifestyle, and sustainability. ​ We all have a story worth sharing, and I want to help you bring yours to life. I'm always looking for exciting new projects, so if this resonates with you and you want to collaborate, please get in touch! ABOUT MY STORY > DROP ME A LINE > let me take your SELFIE LIVE MUSIC & STAGE PHOTOGRAPHY, CORPORATE & PERSONAL EVENTS, PHOTOJOURNALISM & FEATURE STORIES, PORTRAITS & HEADSHOTS, BRAND CONTENT PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO > live music events stories TRANSFORMING your loren ipsum into STORIES BLOG POSTS, WEB COPY, SOCIAL MEDIA COPY, AD COPY, VIDEO SCRIPTS, NEWSLETTERS LIT COMMUNICATION blog posts ADVANTERE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT blog posts published WORK ARTICLES & PHOTOS I'M PROUD OF SEE MORE > PHOTOGRAPHY & WRITING MADRID NO FRILLS The Korean luthier keeping one of Spain's disappearing traditions alive Right at the intersection of Divino Pastor and Monteleón, in the heart of lively Malasaña, there is a sign that reads ‘Guitarra Ángel Benito Aguado’. If we are lucky enough to find the blinds up, we can see luthier Yunah Park inside, working with silent dedication. ​ View More WRITING MERGEROUS Sahar Jamal: Revolutionizing Kenyan maternal health with Maziwa Every day, countless Kenyan mothers are forced to choose between work and breastfeeding. Sahar Jamal, founder of Maziwa, has a vision to redefine maternal health. With the Wema breast pump, she empowers working mothers to balance their careers with caring for their newborns. View More PHOTOGRAPHY & WRITING MADRID NO FRILLS Antonio Castor: el artista fuera del Prado que pinta a las mujeres que ha amado y perdido "A mi madre, que siempre me ayudó para ser pintor". ​ Es un soleado domingo de invierno y, como todos los fines de semana, la gente aprovecha para caminar tranquilamente por el Paseo del Prado. Justo frente al museo, varios artistas locales instalan sus puestos para exhibir y vender sus obras. Entre ellos se encuentra Antonio Castor, ya preparado para otra jornada de trabajo. Vistiendo un saco bordó y acompañado de decenas de sus pinturas, observa expectante el pasar de los transeúntes. View More WRITING MERGEROUS Jana Marlé-Zizková: Closing the gender gap in tech When Czech entrepreneur Jana Marlé-Zizková started her passion project, She Loves Data, she couldn’t have anticipated its global reach. Today, the organization empowers women to become tomorrow's leaders with volunteers in 18 countries and a community of over 30,000 members. View More PHOTOGRAPHY & WRITING MADRID NO FRILLS Empty Spain: The Valley of Fornela It’s a cloudy and chilly March Saturday in the Valley of Fornela. There are no customers in the bar of the local albergue, only a man called León sitting quietly by the fireplace. “In winter, there are only four of us”, he says while he waits for his café con leche to cool down. He is one of the few remaining residents of Peranzanes, the capital of the valley. All four of his daughters, as most of the youth and adult population, have migrated to urban hubs in search for better opportunities. View More WRITING MERGEROUS Alexandra Uzcategui: Sweetening the art museum experience What makes art exciting for kids? Alexandra Uzcategui, an entrepreneur from Venezuela, has a sweet answer. She founded Sweet Space, Madrid's most unique art museum. Here, children step into a dreamy world where candy and art join hands. View More clientes ready to get STARTED? Madrid, España CET (Central European Time - GMT+1) Disponible para trabajo remoto BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU. guil.melanie@gmail.com

Perfiles - Antonio Castor: pintor “A mi madre, que siempre me ayudó para ser pintor” “A mi hermano Javier, que por él hice el libro” ​ Con estas dedicatorias comienza Reposiciones, el libro y dossier del pintor Antonio Castor Saiz Monedero, publicado en el año 2017 con una tirada de solo 50 copias. Se trata de un compilado de 96 obras figurativas y abstractas en color y blanco y negro, abarcando una amplia variedad de técnicas mixtas como acrílico, tinta china, ceras, grafito, mosaicos y masilla sintética. Es un soleado domingo de invierno y, como todos los fines de semana, la gente aprovecha para caminar tranquilamente por el Paseo del Prado. Justo frente al museo, varios artistas locales instalan sus puestos para exhibir y vender sus obras. Entre ellos se encuentra Antonio, ya preparado para otra jornada de trabajo. Vistiendo un saco bordó y acompañado de su libro y sus pinturas, observa expectante el pasar de los transeúntes. Entre su obra encontramos retratos, paisajes, naturalezas muertas y abstracciones. Sin embargo, llama la atención la presencia predominante de la figura femenina, uno de los temas más importantes de su trabajo: “El motivo que más me inspira siempre ha sido la mujer. La Virgen María, mi madre. He tenido 2 esposas. Ahora no tengo porque hace 2 años mi última pareja falleció de cáncer. Pero la presencia de la mujer en mi obra es muy constante. Hago caras figurativas de mujeres, composiciones de dos, tres, cuatro, cinco. Es algo que siempre me ha gustado. Tengo 3 hermanas así que la mujer siempre está presente en mi vida.” Y no solo son figuras humanas las que hallamos en sus pinturas; también encuentra inspiración en animales, como jirafas y pingüinos: “Para mí la jirafa representa un poco la espiritualidad, por la altura. Y los pingüinos son el contraste, el ying y el yang.” Oriundo de la ciudad de Cuenca, Antonio Castor lleva 45 años pintando. Empezó por su cuenta estudiando arte figurativo. En 1980 se inscribió en una escuela privada, donde tomó clases con una profesora de pintura, y luego asistió 14 años al Círculo de Bellas Artes para realizar prácticas. Hace aproximadamente 23 años que vende su obra frente al Museo del Prado, con clientes nacionales e internacionales e incluso algunos famosos que recuerda con simpatía, como el actor norteamericano David Carradine. Hoy sigue perfeccionándose de forma autodidacta desde el taller que montó en su casa, en la que vive con su hermano. Su proceso de creación suele ser bastante rápido, aunque muchas veces revisa sus trabajos años después de creados, agregándoles colores y detalles. Comienza sus investigaciones en blanco y negro para luego ir pasándolas a color cuando la obra se lo pide. Aparte de sus temáticas habituales, lo inspira la música: “Mi primera pasión es la pintura, pero mi segunda pasión es la música. Por mi forma de vivir y mi tiempo libre, escucho mucha música. Funk, reggae, rock and roll, electrónica. Me tiro 8 o 10 horas en casa pintando. Y cuando no pinto descanso escuchando música. Y me relaja.” Con respecto a cómo la pandemia afectó su trabajo, cuenta: “He hecho muchas obras focalizadas sobre el tema. Tengo unas siete, ocho obras de lienzos, cuadros grandes con frases. Por ejemplo ‘guarde la distancia’ o ‘quédate en casa’. La verdad que en la pandemia he estado pintando muchísimo. Mi hermano me ayuda porque no tengo ingresos; me compró cartulinas, material, acrílico y eso. Así que he hecho mucha producción. Ahora que ya casi no me queda material y que no dispongo de medios, tendré que descansar hasta que me vaya recuperando.” ​ Para apoyar la obra de Antonio, se lo puede encontrar todos los días de 12.30 a 14.30 frente al Museo del Prado.

advantere school of management | blog posts International business school based in Madrid, Spain. Agency: Growth Marketing ADVANTERE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT What is an interdisciplinary approach, and how can it help you? Today’s world calls for people with innovative and creative solutions . The problems and needs we face as a society can no longer be solved by traditional, unidimensional ways of reasoning. View More ADVANTERE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Have you considered studying ethical finance? The financial sector has the power to produce great change, and you can be a part of it. Here’s why you should look into ethical finance. View More ADVANTERE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 5 keys to implementing Corporate Social Responsibility in an organization In the era of digital transformation, Corporate Social Responsibility is a global business trend that continues to rise. Not only are companies becoming increasingly aware of their responsibility to the community, but consumers, employees, investors and other stakeholders seem to be demanding it more than ever. View More ADVANTERE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 5 reasons to include positive social impact in your future career With more companies implementing social initiatives, opportunities are on the rise. Here’s why contributing to the common good is your best career move. View More

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After years of research, he has successfully unlocked the formula for creating IT teams everyone loves working with. View More WRITING MERGEROUS Lee Comerford: A case study in passion-driven entrepreneurship With only a few credit cards and a passion for cycling, British entrepreneur Lee Comerford and his wife Louise rapidly transformed a personal blog into a growing, multifaceted business that brings cyclists together to enjoy the thrill of the ride. View More WRITING MERGEROUS Uliana Torkunova: Mastering the entrepreneurial mindset From aspiring inventor to award-winning CEO of three mobility companies, Ukrainian entrepreneur Uliana Torkunova proves the power of determination, mindset, and commitment to following your passion. View More FOTOGRAFÍA & REDACCIÓN MADRID NO FRILLS Empty Spain: The Valley of Fornela It’s a cloudy and chilly March Saturday in the Valley of Fornela. There are no customers in the bar of the local albergue, only a man called León sitting quietly by the fireplace. “In winter, there are only four of us”, he says while he waits for his café con leche to cool down. He is one of the few remaining residents of Peranzanes, the capital of the valley. All four of his daughters, as most of the youth and adult population, have migrated to urban hubs in search for better opportunities. View More FOTOGRAFÍA MADRID NO FRILLS How Madrid's Ukrainian community are organising in response to Putin's invasion Ucramarket is one of the most important hubs for the Ukrainian community in Madrid and, in just one week, it’s also become a collection point for donations from madrileños destined for Ukraine. ​ View More PHOTOGRAPHY OKAY AFRICA Pantera is the Anti-Racist Shop Protecting African Street Vendors in Madrid Next to some of Madrid’s most well known Senegalese restaurants stands Pantera, an anti-racist shop supporting African street vendors who face prosecution in the area. View More REDACCIÓN REVISTA SENDERO Se chingó la final de la Libertadores El mundo observa los malos aires que abundan por la Argentina. Aunque algunos quieran proyectar una imagen mejorada del país, el lente de las cámaras tarde o temprano se termina rompiendo, se termina atascando, se termina ensuciando o, tal vez, lo que debería terminarse de una vez es la proyección en sí. En la final de la copa libertadores nada pudo ser ocultado y la violencia abrió el debate. Si no hubiera sucedido lo que aconteció, las discusiones estarían girando en torno al espectáculo deportivo y no sobre los barras bravas. View More WRITING MERGEROUS Joerg Geier: The startup mentor guiding entrepreneurs towards a sustainable future As businesses become more aware of their environmental impact, German sustainability strategist and mentor Joerg Geier advocates for transformative leadership. Passionate about impact-driven projects, he guides startup founders to balance profit and purpose to build a more sustainable future. View More WRITING MERGEROUS Sahar Jamal: Revolutionizing Kenyan maternal health with Maziwa Every day, countless Kenyan mothers are forced to choose between work and breastfeeding. Sahar Jamal, founder of Maziwa, has a vision to redefine maternal health. 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She founded Sweet Space, Madrid's most unique art museum. Here, children step into a dreamy world where candy and art join hands. View More FOTOGRAFÍA & REDACCIÓN MADRID NO FRILLS The Korean luthier keeping one of Spain's disappearing traditions alive Right at the intersection of Divino Pastor and Monteleón, in the heart of lively Malasaña, there is a sign that reads ‘Guitarra Ángel Benito Aguado’. If we are lucky enough to find the blinds up, we can see luthier Yunah Park inside, working with silent dedication. ​ View More WRITING THE LUNA COLLECTIVE Paula Jivén Boldly Navigates the Complexity of Growing Up in Her Enchanting Debut EP ‘The Duality In Me’ Finding your place in the world can be challenging, but for 18-year-old Swedish singer-songwriter Paula Jivén, music is the perfect vehicle through which to channel all the strong and conflicting emotions that come with growing up and trying to define who you really are. 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reloop wear | content strategy, web copywriting, social media, ads Circular clothing brand based in Germany, creating carry-on capsule collections for conscious travellers. ABOUT ME PAGE (It's not) about us Hello there, wanderer. You’re probably googling a new adventure during your coffee break. After long hours of work, video calls and running errands, you can’t stop thinking about where to go next. View More MANIFESTO On relooping the fashion world Explore as if there WAS tomorrow. We believe the generations of tomorrow should have the same chance to fully experience the wonders of the Earth, just like we did. View More ARTICLE Recycled polyester sucks (and we all know it) Who wouldn’t want clothes that are cheap, weigh little and are easy to wash? That’s easily attainable with one of the stars of the fashion world: polyester. Chosen by manufacturers because of its low price and high versatility, and loved by consumers because of its lightweight and quick drying properties, polyester has always been everyone’s big favourite.​ View More social media content | copywriting & creation To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Kick back, relax and enjoy your next adventure! ☀️ You choose your destination, we choose the clothes. A travel capsule wardrobe you’ll love to wear. Everytime, everywhere. 🌎 So, wanderer, where are you headed next? video campaign | slogan No matter where you go, the best journeys take you home. ​ REturn your clothes REcycle your clothes REloop your clothes.

lit communication | blog posts UK-based PR agency working with planet-friendly brands. LIT COMMUNICATION Five reasons why sustainability in business is more important than ever As climate change and the planetary crisis continue to affect our lives, one thing is sure: we can’t continue to do business the way we used to. View More LIT COMMUNICATION How to measure brand awareness from PR activity No matter the size or type of your business, brand awareness is something you should always be aiming for. Getting your brand out there is vital if you want to run a successful business because how can your customers choose your product or service if they don’t know you exist? View More LIT COMMUNICATION What is greenwashing in business and marketing? With public concern for the environment rising, brands are making great efforts to meet people’s needs and demands. Sustainability has become the latest buzzword, and organisations that embrace it have more success and a better reputation than those that don’t. If sustainability has a competitive advantage, many businesses want to jump on the bandwagon. However, just because a company seems environmentally friendly doesn’t mean that it is; the popularity of eco-friendliness has brought a significant problem: greenwashing. View More LIT COMMUNICATION Five of the best sustainable PR campaigns so far in 2022 In the present era, sustainability is on everyone’s minds —and rightly so. These past few years, environmental and social consciousness have started to take over the media and dominate public conversations. People demand more from brands, with multiple studies proving consumers’ preference for purpose-driven businesses that align with their beliefs. Today, brand values -and consistency- are crucial when converting prospects to clients. View More

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alquimistas de la madera Al igual que su padre y su abuelo, Fernando Solar es luthier. Criado entre barnices y virutas, al compás de lijas, cepillos y sierras, dedicó la primera parte de su vida a estudiar el violín. Sin embargo, a los 18 años, luego de escuchar un concierto de Maksim Vengérov, decidió seguir los pasos de sus antepasados y volcarse a la construcción artesanal de instrumentos. Hoy continúa con la tradición familiar creando y reparando violines, violas y violonchelos en el taller que desde 1950 funciona en Malasaña. ​ Madrid, España // Septiembre 2020 1/1