Paul Melcher Managing Director, Melcher System

Paul is one of the most knowledgable people I know in the image & publishing space. He understands first hand the needs of the photographer and has a wide network of contacts to tap into when needed. He has conducted deals with some of the largest photo agencies in the world, and always comes to the table with creative win-win solutions. Paul is a real team player both internally within an organization, and when conducting business outside of the organizations he represents. It was always a pleasure working along side of Paul, and I would highly recommend him for future endeavors.

Paul brought a deep level of understanding about the Photography industry to the Stipple team. His access, contacts and insights were invaluable as the team created the Stipple product offering. Paul is a diligent and efficient team member and a pleasure to work with. He has a high level of integrity and will be an asset to any team he joins. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again.

Paul has a unique ability to synthesize the needs and pathways of the photo and technology worlds. When I worked with him putting together the program for the 2012 and 2013 PACA annual conferences Paul drew on his deep Rolodex and sense of the zeitgeist to facilitate forward looking and highly stimulating panels and speakers. The program that resulted was both practical (where is the money?) and progressive (what happens next?) and the word of mouth feedback post conferences has been outstanding. I look forward to our next opportunity to work together and earnestly recommend that you reach out to Paul for insight into the future of the photo-technology industry right now!

Paul Melcher has a deep understanding of the value of photojournalism to the world today, coupled with his technological knowledge makes him a very important force in today's changing photography industry. He has always been and continues to be at the forefront of the business and is an acute and intelligence commentator on the industry via his well written and insightful blog that is a must read for everyone involved in photography today.

Paul is a visionary and guru not only in the photo scene but also with those involced in general modern media issues. A Marshall Mcluhan of 'old Europe' descent, he is the defacto barometer of licensing digital art these days.

His track record that runs the gamut from news agencies, to stock, to paparazzi, to pure creative imagery, and plainly demonstrates his commitment to everything that is exciting and original in visual communications these days.

More than a business partner, whith whom I worked several times in some of his different positions, Paul became a very special friend for his professional and personal integrity, for his competences and deep experience in the picture business industry, as well as for his constant availability to advise and to support who needs to. I will not hesitate in working in case of we have a new opportunity to, since he is definitely a professional in whom we can trust at all the levels. Work with Paul means work with someone who will do all the efforts to obtain the best results for everybody involved.

I first met Paul at Hachette. He was always available for others, to help and teach. We stayed in touch and when I started freelancing Paul was one of my clients. Different approach but same contact. I'd love to work with him again on the future.

Paul is a serious professional with a deep understanding of the photo industry, where he knows everybody. When I was distributing my work via Gamma he was available giving great advise. Later at Digital Railroad he helped me focus and reach a wide array of customers. Always aware of the latest advances in technology, he's ready to introduce them to our field.

Paul and I worked together at the birth of the digital photography age. He was tenacious about getting new images into our system and out to our media clients and was instrumental to our business' rapid rise to industry prominence before it was purchased by Getty Images. Paul's work brought key value to pur brand.

As a freelance photographer formerly based in California, I reported to Paul Melcher, Director of Photography at Hachette Filipacchi Photo Group/NYC. Our collaborations were professional, timely, creative and intuitive. He was an editor and director I could count on. He was receptive to my questions, ideas and input. He knows the business. During deadline stress or pressure I could always count on a humorous quip or a teamwork attitude to get through. I trusted him. He does not know that I am writing this recommendation. I welcome the opportunity to work with Paul Melcher again.