Whether shooting stills or video of interiors and architecture to portraiture and advertising, award-winning photographer Mel Yates is known for the creativity, experience and empathy he brings to all his shoots, as well as his ability to uncover and capture the best in any situation or environment – whatever the subject.

Recent projects include directing a series of videos of flagship ME Hotels in London, Spain and Mexico; Design Masterclass - his second book with interior designer Kelly Hoppen and a collection of celebrity portraits for an exclusive new boutique hotel in London's Notting Hill. Advertising images include a Philippe Starck development in Mumbai - featured as the wrap-around cover of The Times of India. Editorial commissions include The Sunday Times Style and German Architectural Digest. Commercial projects range from Pearl Yachts in the UK to brochures for leading department stores including Manor in Switzerland and Indigo Living in Hong Kong.

His London agent is One Represents, and his interiors archive is syndicated by OTTO in New York.