Melissa Flores Gant
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Introduction: Melissa's work in photographic portraiture encompasses a variety of categories including personal, business, environmental, family, pets and special events.
Custom packages can be created to accommodate most budgets.
Her easy-going style allows her clients to relax, be themselves, and have a good time while doing it.
Photo shoots can actually be an enjoyable experience!
Overview
Hired 4 times
1 employee
21 years in business
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Brian B.
Mar 25, 2014
I worked with Melissa to capture my headshots currently in use. We first met to discuss what kind of shots I was looking for. We looked through a book of a great many photographers so that she could get an idea of what I liked. We discussed the option of shooting them in a studio or outdoors. I opted for the latter.
On the day of the shoot, we headed to DTLA and took advantage of the incredible backdrop our city has to offer. Most of our work together went down around Olvera Street and Union Station. We had a great time together. Let me stress how important it is to have a good time when getting your shots done. Melissa has the gift of putting her subjects at ease and in my opinion, that was enough to give her 5 stars.
Beyond that, Melissa is a consummate professional and her work proves this time and again. After our shoot day, she spent a lot of time tweaking my photos and helping me find the two I wanted to print. All of her work done in post was spot on and her enhancements never felt like overkill. That's also hard to come by as far too often I see pictures which hardly look like the actual subject or even humans in general.
When I get some new shots, I'd like to try and have them done in studio, just to have a different look. But one thing is for sure, I'll be going back to Melissa. I hope you do the same.
Jordan S.
Mar 25, 2014
As an actor, I have no problem acting in front of a camera, but I have always dreaded getting new "shots.". I have gotten decent shots in the past, but never really had a positive experience. An actor friend of mine showed me her new headshots taken by Ms. Flores-Gant, and I was blown away. Knowing this person, this photographer managed to really capture "HER." So I decided to take a chance. I was still dreading it, up until the moment that arrived, and Melissa started chatting with me about ME, my work, what music I liked, etc. I was immediately put at ease...and RELAXED. She is the only photographer that has actually captured me, my essence, and gave me exactly what I wanted....which is no easy task. I am very particular. I am a character actor, that also plays leading men....and she captured it all. My reps were estatic. Not only was I NOT uncomfortable, I actually enjoyed it! What I like about this photographer, above all others--is her style, yet she dials in, and captures YOU, your uniquness, your quirks, style, look, etc., instead of the "stock-this-is-my-style-photo I have gotten so many times in the past with good, some more well-known photographers. She is a master of color, yet maintains the "realness" that seems to be what so many casting directors seem to be looking for now. If you are an actor, I can't recommend Melissa Flores-Gant enough. Do yourself a favor. I am just a guy, who, in the past, would rather have a tooth pulled, than shoot new shots. Fantastic experience.
Carl S.
Mar 26, 2014
Both as an actor and academic tutor, I have solicited Melissa's services to do photographs (headshots) as well as color flyers promoting my work. I happily use Melissa on an ongoing basis, as she has a wonderfully creative eye for color, design, layout,and visual appeal. She offers her opinion when it is needed but never is overbearing. She is poised and confident about her beliefs and tastes but never is arrogant. Melissa completes the work in a timely and conscientious manner and takes pride in making it the finest in quality. She is soft-spoken, patient, kind and pleasant to work with. Melissa's attentiveness to the individual needs of the client is clearly reflected each and every time in the final product.
Marshall C.
Apr 3, 2014
I found myself to be an attractive guy; however, all of the photographers I've shot with in the past, some of which included high end photographers, never seem to capture "ME" in my head shots. I'd walk into auditions and the casting directors would do a double take at my photos and I'd have to wait months to be able to afford to re-shoot This just seemed to be an endless cycle. I finally turned to a few of my actor friends whom were booking regularly and several told me about this photographer Melissa Flores Gant. I immediately thought she must be expensive since their photos were getting them work, however she turned out to be extremely affordable! What was refreshing is that she took interest in finding out what I was trying to achieve as an artist, thereby capturing that through my photos. Yeah..it took me a moment to
'GET IT'. Our photos are our calling cards and if you can't portray a few characters in one given shot...then you are just left with costly head shots.
I was the worst subject to shoot because I've often been cast as a certain type. Melissa gave me a sweet reality and opened up a whole new world of characters I could realistically portray, some of which my agent haven't even considered. Can you say Ca-Ching$!! That's what I've been shouting out lately with each job I book! And a BIG SHOUT OUT to one of LA's Best photographers Melissa Flores Gant.
Marshall Christopher
Fabiola C.
Apr 16, 2014
If you enjoy Prime-time TV, then you will catch my national Verizon campaign, shot by Lance Acord; one of the most successful and prolific commercial campaign directors in North America. This amazing opportunity would not have
transpired for me had it not been for the work captured by photographer Melissa Flores Gant. I had not shot a spot in three years and the auditions were sporadic. As suggested by a commercial casting director, I finally turned to the photography of Melissa Flores Gant. Melissa immediately
recognized my 'Natural Beauty' and encouraged that the photos capture my true essence as that is always the pursuit of Directors expressing their concept.
Melissa helped me identify my niche and gave me a broad range of theatrical and commercial photos that has not typecast me. I now audition regularly from the 'Girl Next door' to the 'Young Mom'. I'm now on my fourth booking since I've shot with Melissa's 3 months ago. It's the best feeling being a working actor and knowing your photos are working for you! What a difference the right shot makes. I can't thank you enough Ms. Gant for a job well done!
Fabiola Cayemitte