I'm a passionate and adaptable videographer and photographer with nine years of freelance experience, based in Manchester. I specialise in creating high-quality videos and photography for brands, events, and individuals, from concept through to delivery. I've collaborated with hotels, tech companies, and creatives—producing promotional videos, headshots, social content, and documentary projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and love telling stories through visuals, big or small crews.…

Ross Melling

I'm a passionate and adaptable videographer and photographer with nine years of freelance experience, based in Manchester. I specialise in creating high-quality videos and photography for brands, events, and individuals, from concept through to delivery. I've collaborated with hotels, tech companies, and creatives—producing promotional videos, headshots, social content, and documentary projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and love telling stories through visuals, big or small crews.…

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I’m a passionate and adaptable videographer and photographer with nine years of freelance experience, based in Manchester. I specialise in creating high-quality videos and photography for brands, events, and individuals, from concept through to delivery.

I’ve collaborated with hotels, tech companies, and creatives—producing promotional videos, headshots, social content, and documentary projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and love telling stories through visuals, big or small crews.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer at SJUK Security Conference
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created a highlight video for this large security conference.
Videographer/Photographer/Content Creator at EveryTrade (Residential Construction Company)
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Regular content produced to increase brand awareness; grew followers from ~3k to over 20k using consistent quality content, especially Instagram Reels and podcasts.
Videographer at Buckingham & Lloyds Luxury Hotel
January 1, 2021 - Present
Promotional video to showcase the hotel alongside Instagram influencers Nadine Abdelaziz, Alice Abdelaziz, Fafia Abdelaziz and Khalid Dahbi.
Director/Videographer/Photographer at ANS (Manchester Tech company)
December 1, 2022 - Present
Regular photography and videography services including events, headshots, promotional material.
Videographer at Wimbledon
October 1, 2019 - Present
Following Aimee Fuller, Laura Crane and Radzi Chinyanganya to vlog their Wimbledon experience for YouTube.
Director/Videographer/Photographer at Wigan 10K
September 1, 2020 - Present
Art installation film. Filmed the process of an artist creating a sculpture over the course of a year. As director, I managed the film crew. Commissioned by Leeds City Council.
Videographer at Leeds Building Society
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Produced videos for internal employee use and for social media platforms, including interviews and cutaway/B-roll footage shot at various branches.
Videographer at Leeds Building Society
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Produced videos for internal employee use and for social media platforms, including interviews and cutaway/B-roll footage shot at various branches.
Videographer at The London Chocolate Forum
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Produced a video to document and promote the event.
Videographer at Housing 21
March 1, 2025 - Present
We created a short promotional documentary following Brain, a resident of Housing 21's retirement homes.
Videographer/Photographer at Nathan Bevan - Online coach and PT
May 1, 2022 - Present
Created YouTube videos, photography and short form videos for his socials to attract new customers.
Videographer/Photographer at Fun Fest Childcare
November 1, 2022 - Present
Captured photography and created videos from multiple branches; showcase videos, testimonials and social media clips.
Videographer/Photographer at Frenkel Topping - Independent Financial Advisors
January 1, 2022 - Present
Interview staff, expert witnesses, headshots and coverage of events across the UK.
Videographer/Photographer at Canopy Nurseries
May 1, 2022 - Present
Promotional videos and photos for promotional use across UK franchises.
Videographer/Photographer at Grindsmith Coffee Roasters
February 1, 2023 - Present
Promotional video to showcase the shop and coffee; styled food project to promote their menu.
Videographer at Omid Djalili
December 1, 2022 - Present
Filmed Omid Djalili at O2 Shepherds Bush; part of a camera team filming stand-up; used Sony FS7 and FX9 cameras.

Education

2:1 Filmmaking at Northern Film School – Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
A Levels in Media Studies, Film Studies, Classical Civilisation at Runshaw Sixth Form College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services

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