Melbourne Freelance Commercial Photographer

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Black background with the name 'Marcel Van der horst' in large, stylish brown font and the word 'Photographer' beneath in smaller font.
Marcel Van der Horst Photographer with glasses lounging in a beige jacket, sitting in a modern chair, looking at the camera with a confident expression.

Agency-Standard Commercial Photography for Brands, Spaces & Campaigns in Melbourne

Interior of a modern, stylish office or reception area with a large sign reading '16 KENNEDY'. The space features pink velvet chairs, a beige sofa, a coffee table with a floral arrangement, wall art, and decorative shelves on a wallpapered wall.

Expert capture you can trust

  • Perfect one point perspective shot of a modern kitchen in a high end office fitout in Melbourne

    Commercial Property & Interiors

    High-end imagery for hotels, hospitality venues, commercial spaces, properties and construction developments. Captured with meticulous attention to lighting, composition, colour accuracy and spatial flow, designed to elevate perception and support marketing outcomes.

  • A tall newl y constructed modern glass building with multiple floors illuminated at dusk. Surrounding streets with moving cars and a small historic clock tower nearby, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky in Ringwood.

    Aerial

    Elevated drone imagery for projects that demand scale, context and impact. Ideal for construction, industrial, commercial property and architectural marketing.

  • Business branding photo of two business partners having fun on their headshot photo shoot for the branding of their website

    Business Branding

    Purpose-built image libraries for businesses needing more than generic headshots. From wellness and hospitality to education and construction, I create polished brand imagery that feels cohesive, human and commercially effective across web, social and print.

Horse Stables Construction Photography for CoConstruct and Henry Francis Design
Architectural photo of a Black building with window shutters and stone foundation, under a metal roof, with a clear sky.
Commercial Photography Endota Spa Airport West
Interior Photography of the Kennedy Watches Pavillion Flemington Race Course
Modern restaurant interior with wooden slat wall, black and white tables, black chairs, and place settings including glasses, napkins, and menus.
Interior Restaurant Photography for Wakuda Japanese Melbourne
Interior of a cozy restaurant with wooden tables, metal chairs, and a brick wall decorated with hanging chairs and ceiling lights.
A dining table set for a meal with white tablecloth, wine glasses, plates, and utensils, in a restaurant with white brick walls, framed artwork, and decorative plants.
Outdoor patio with a white table, black chairs, potted plants, enclosed by wooden and concrete walls, with a view of the house interior through large sliding glass doors of an AirBnb in Melbourne
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, beige countertops, and pendant lights over a dining table with chairs, in front of large windows with sheer curtains in an AirBnb Cowes Victoria
Modern house with patio furniture, a striped umbrella, and a sliding glass door leading inside. There is a seating area with chairs and a lounge, and the house has a combination of brick and metal exterior walls.
A modern bathroom vanity with a white marble countertop, a rectangular undermount sink, and two copper faucets. A decorative tray with a brown bottle, a dried plant, and a small dish sit on the counter. A partially visible person is walking past the
Nighttime cityscape featuring a newly built modern glass office building with illuminated floors, cars on the street, and a clock tower in a park.
Modern architectural interior with a high round chandelier, pastel pink chairs, a small round table with a flower arrangement, and a large floral display on a white curved counter.
Modern multi-story building with glass windows and vertical metal accents, located on a busy street with light trails from passing cars at dusk.
Empty Anytime Fitness gym with purple flooring, various exercise equipment, hanging sound-absorbing panels in purple, teal, silver and beige, mirrors, and wall-mounted fans.
4WD Everything Auto accessories store interior with car parts, audio equipment, and tools displayed.
Interior of a restaurant with cream-colored booths, patterned chairs, large windows, tropical-themed wallpaper, hanging wicker lamps, and decorative hanging flowers on the ceiling.
Outdoor patio area of a restaurant or bar at night with palm trees decorated with string lights, colorful umbrellas over tables, and people sitting and enjoying their evening.
Inside a wooden horse stable with black metal accents, open doors revealing a grassy outdoor area, and a dog lying on the dark brick floor.
Modern office conference room with a large wooden table, beige chairs, a textured teal accent wall, large windows with cityscape view, and dual monitors displaying a landscape
A bowl of salmon sashimi topped with shredded vegetables and green onions, served with a small dish of soy sauce and wasabi, chopsticks, and a napkin on a table.
A chef adds shredded cabbage or fennel to tacos topped with meat, served on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen.
Students in a classroom wearing uniforms, with a teacher assisting one student.
Commercial photography of Private School Nazareth College Noble Park
Three people having a conversation around a wooden table in a cozy room with plants and a wall clock, smiling and holding black mugs.
A man with a beard and short hair wearing a black polo shirt with a logo, standing with one hand in his pocket against a dark background, smiling for a business branding shoot
A white vintage Mercedes luxury sedan parked on a concrete parking lot, viewed from above.
An orange and black Isuzu DMax Ute parked on the side of a paved road near a body of water, with palm trees and houses in the background during sunset.
Two technicians inspecting an industrial electrical control panel inside a facility.
Commercial Private School Photographer - Sacre Coeur Glen Iris
Branding for Private Schools
Commercial Private School Photographer - Sacre Coeur Glen Iris

Endorsements of Proven Performance

“Excellent experience from start to finish. Marcel handled the shoot perfectly, including managing young children.”

Two female business owners posing for their branding photography shoot 
Bloom Community Altona

“Planning prior to the day was very thorough, great communication before and after, well priced, very organised, and adaptive to the nature of the project.”

Two workers discussing notes in front of electrical switch panel just after installation 
Zoe from MATelec Shepparton
Personal Trainer spotting a client in the gym with correct form

“The quality of work and the standard he produces is better than anyone I have worked with in the past.”

Dave at Evolve Training Systems Bayswater

A Structured Production Process

Every commercial shoot begins with defining the intended outcome.

Depending on the scope of the project, this may include:

  • Creative briefing

  • Mood boards and visual references

  • Shot planning and production scheduling

  • Location assessments

  • Lighting and technical planning

  • Tethered capture for live review on set

This preparation ensures the shoot runs efficiently while producing imagery aligned with your brand, campaign or marketing goals.

Following capture, images are professionally processed and delivered through a streamlined online proofing and download system, with retouching tailored to the intended usage. From clean commercial corrections through to campaign-grade finishing. For a sneak peak into what goes into the edit; click here.

Marcel Van der Horst Photographer live photo proofing on a commercial shoot with a client

Why Clients Work With Me

Production-Focused Approach

Commercial shoots are carefully planned around deliverables, usage and efficiency in the capture of images, not simply turning up with a camera.

Technical Capability

Extensive specialist equipment for interiors, architecture, branding and controlled lighting environments.

Scalable Production Support

Access to trusted assistants, stylists, editors, drone operators, studios and freelance production crew when required.

Streamlined Delivery

Professionally organised proofing, retouching and delivery workflows designed for marketing teams and agencies.

Reliable Outcomes

Consistent communication, structured shoot planning and dependable turnaround times.

Let’s Discuss Your Project

Commercial projects are quoted based on:

  • Scope and deliverables

  • Intended image usage

  • Production requirements

  • Retouching level

  • Shoot duration and crew requirements

Most projects begin with a short discovery call to ensure accurate quoting and alignment before production.

For AirBnb & STR Owners

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