About Jochi Melero

Jochi Melero, residing in Puerto Rico, set a new standard in Photography in the early 80’s, especially in medium and large format Black & White images and iconic portraits of Benicio Del Toro, Silvio Rodríguez, Silvia Cruz. His inquisitive and frontal portraits/landscapes captured with the camera show a profound testimonial of understanding and connection with the world around him. Jochi is widely known for his photographs in international publishings for celebrities, architecture, fashion, food, fine art, landscape and environmental portraiture photography.

As Director of Photography, Jochi Melero’s minimalistic approach in cinematography is achieved through classical methods utilizing natural light factoring in the right time of day, organic camera movements and adapting to any environmental situations.

His repertoire of visual styles is largely influenced by neorealism, spanish baroque and impressionism, medieval and tribal art.