Biography
About Melañio Gomez
Thank you for viewing my portfolio, which showcases a number of photographic images that I've produced for both editorial & commercial clients.
Various experiences have led me to this point in my career. After graduating from art school — I joined several packaging design & graphic design firms in New York City. I began styling photo shoots, mainly due to a limited budget for a professional stylist.
I began freelancing – working with Estee Lauder creating their displays, packaging, & special event graphics, with Tiffany & Co. as an illustrator, designing imagery for trophies, with a private label producer of fashion underwear, & with a firm that specialized in catalogs for high-end retail centers. I gained experience as a art director, stylist, & video producer, working with models — for clients that included Ralph Lauren, The Limited, Old Navy, & The Gap.
Simultaneously, while freelancing in NYC, two art school friends & I founded a multi-disciplined design firm called Top Spin. We eventually made the leap, & went into business full time. Top Spin produced a wide range of industrial, graphic, & product designs. Our clients included lines for, Crate & Barrel, Bloomingdale's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barneys, Saks 5th Ave, SFMOMA, Garnet Hill, The Met, Saks 5th Ave, & The MTA.
The career objectives of theTop Spin partners took different directions & we ended the business. I began a series of new projects: I freelanced for David Beam, Phillip Baloun & Preston Bailey as an event florist. I purchased & renovated several homes with my partner. Years before — I helped my mom restore her Philadelphia townhouse which proved to be excellent training for the years of renovation projects in my life.
I took a position at Martha Stewart Living Magazine — first as a Style Editor & ultimately became the Editorial Director of Home. I produced content, products, photoshoots, and radio programs for 8 years. I continue today, as Contributing Editor for Living Magazine.
Several years ago my partner & I decided to relocate to Europe & settled in Brussels, Belgium. After 6 months. I took a position as an editor-at-large for an expat magazine, called The Bulletin. I produced an advice column for expats who were relocating abroad, giving them style tips & resources for their transition. We decided to purchase a property in the center of Brussels. I discovered an old Flemish bookstore built in the 17th century, circa 1602 that was on the market. It was so unique & had so many possibilities that we said yes to restoring & converting it into our flat.
Once the expat magazine discontinued as a publication. I began freelancing once again as a prop stylist & set designer — working on editorial & commercial shoots both in the US & Europe.
Thanks again for your interest & for viewing my work.
Client List
- Living Martha Stewart
- Wayfair
- Elle Decor
- Perigold
- One Kings Lane
- Target
- Garnett Hill
- P&G
- House & Garden UK
- Lowe's
- Mother New York /London
- The Bulletin
- West Elm
- Pottery Barn
- PB Apartment
- Cambria Hotels
- Holiday Inn
- Carters
- Pottery Barn Kids
- Apple
- Ralph Lauren
- Limited brands
- JC Penny
- Kmart
- Pamper's
- Saatchi
- 2D Productions
- Bed, Bath & Beyond
- Morgan Stanley
- Tiffany & Co.
- Crate & Barrel
- Barneys
- Land of Knod
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Stella Artois
- Proof Films
- Landor