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Commercial & People Photographer Melbourne | Ian ten Seldam
Melbourne-based commercial and people photographer Ian ten Seldam works with corporations, agencies and brands to create refined, purposeful imagery of people. With a natural ability to put subjects at ease, Ian brings out authentic expression and genuine presence - producing portraits and commercial imagery that feel both polished and real.
With a client list that includes NAB, ANZ, CPA Australia, Australia Post, SEEK and Alinta Energy, Ian has extensive experience working within the demands of corporate and commercial environments - delivering consistently high-quality results on time, even when deadlines are tight.
Corporate Portrait & Headshot Photography
First impressions matter. Whether for an annual report, a company website or a marketing campaign, professional portrait photography communicates credibility, personality and leadership.
Ian photographs executives, directors, chairpersons and senior leadership teams for Melbourne's leading corporations and ASX-listed companies. His approach is calm, considered and efficient - essential qualities when photographing busy executives who may have limited time on set.
Typical corporate portrait commissions include:
CEO, chairman and board director portraits for annual reports
Executive and senior leadership team headshots
Corporate profiles for company websites and LinkedIn
Speaker and presenter portraits for conferences and events
Staff portraits for internal communications and marketing
Each portrait session is approached with the same care and creative precision Ian brings to all his work — with an emphasis on quality over volume.
Making People Feel at Ease
Not everyone is comfortable in front of a camera. Ian's ability to establish genuine rapport with subjects quickly - and create an environment where people feel relaxed and confident - is one of the qualities his clients value most.
"Ian is professional, diligent and easy to do business with. He is creative, flexible and always has a ready source of ideas. He is able to establish a rapport with the people being photographed and quickly make them feel at ease. He always completes his work within schedule, even when the time frames are extremely tight."
— Chris Stamellos, NAB
This matters enormously in corporate photography - where a subject who feels at ease produces an image that is authentic, confident and genuinely representative of who they are.
Advertising & Commercial Photography
Beyond corporate portraiture, Ian produces advertising and commercial photography for brands, agencies and marketing teams across Melbourne and nationally.
Whether working from a creative brief or collaborating on concept development, Ian combines technical precision with strong visual instinct to produce imagery that communicates clearly across print, digital and large-format applications.
Commercial photography services include:
Brand and advertising campaign imagery
People and lifestyle photography for marketing
Product and commercial object photography
Corporate communication and content imagery
Annual report photography (people, environment and detail)
"I'd highly recommend Ian to anyone that wants a creative and technical photographer, who delivers great results, on time and within budget! Plus he's a really good bloke to deal with!"
— Oli Vickery, Director, Six Black Pens
Studio & Location Photography
Ian shoots both in studio and on location - whatever best serves the project.
Studio photography offers complete control over light, background and environment. While Ian does not maintain a permanent studio, he sources and manages appropriate studio spaces in Melbourne to suit each project's requirements - handling all logistics so clients don't have to.
On-location photography brings portraits and commercial imagery to life within a client's own environment - whether that's a corporate office, a hospitality venue or an outdoor setting. Shooting on location adds context, authenticity and visual interest that studio portraits sometimes can't achieve.
The right approach depends on the brief, the brand and the desired outcome - Ian works collaboratively with clients to determine the best solution for each project.
Full Production Support
For larger commercial commissions, Ian can coordinate full production support including:
Hair and makeup - professional stylists to ensure subjects look their best on camera
Wardrobe styling - wardrobe coordination for consistency and on-brand presentation
Production management - scheduling, location management and on-set coordination
Having a single point of contact for both photography and production simplifies the process for clients and ensures a seamless, professional shoot from start to finish.
Working Across Melbourne & Nationally
Based in Melbourne, Ian works with corporate and commercial clients throughout:
Melbourne CBD and inner-city offices
Eastern, bayside and outer Melbourne suburbs
Regional Victoria by arrangement
Interstate - Sydney and other major cities by arrangement
For national campaigns or multi-city shoots, Ian is experienced in working efficiently across locations and time zones to deliver consistent results regardless of where the shoot takes place.
Selected Clients
Ian has produced corporate and commercial photography for organisations including:
NAB · ANZ · CPA Australia · Australia Post · SEEK · Alinta Energy
View Selected Work
A selection of recent people and commercial projects can be viewed in the portfolio.
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Enquiries
If you are seeking a commercial or corporate photographer in Melbourne for an upcoming project, contact Ian to discuss your brief, timeline and requirements.
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