Jochi Melero, residing in Puerto Rico, set a new standard in photography in the early '80s, particularly in medium and large format black and white images, and iconic portraits of Benicio Del Toro, Silvio Rodríguez, and Silvia Cruz. His probing and direct portraits and landscapes, captured on camera, offer a profound testimony of understanding and connection with the surrounding world. Jochi is widely recognized for his photography in international publications across various fields such as celebrity, architecture, fashion, food, fine art, landscape, and environmental portraiture.

As a Director of Photography, Jochi Melero’s minimalistic approach to cinematography is achieved through classical methods using natural light, considering the optimal time of day, organic camera movements, and adaptability to any environmental conditions.

His array of visual styles is largely influenced by neorealism, Spanish baroque, impressionism, medieval art, and tribal art.