Melanie Gillis is an award-winning photographer and make up artist based in Hamilton, Ontario. Gillis, who has studied with noted nudes photographer Karin Rosenthal, specializes in fine art nude photography. Her studio is located on James Street North in Hamilton's arts district. She has an honours bachelor of science from the University of Toronto and also studied fine art and photography at Sheridan College. Gillis has been profiled for her work in numerous publications including the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, the Hamilton Spectator, Photo Life magazine and on CKCO TV News.