Melissa Trottier is a freelance colourist with a strong foundation in photography, lighting, and visual storytelling. After years behind the camera, she transitioned into colour grading, bringing a photographer’s eye and a deep sensitivity to mood, tone, and narrative into every project.
Her creative instinct is backed by advanced technical expertise; she completed intensive post-production training through a MasterColourist program with Dado Valentic (Colourlab), specializing heavily in advanced HDR/SDR workflows, ACES colour management, custom LUT building, and finishing workflows.
Whether navigating complex colour spaces or crafting look profiles from scratch, Melissa focuses on creating intentional, emotionally resonant images—colour that supports the story, elevates performance, and feels lived-in rather than overworked. She is especially drawn to projects that are bold, intimate, and visually precise.
Melissa’s award-winning photographic work has been published in art and lifestyle magazines, as well as commissioned by organizations including VIA Rail Canada and Whistler Blackcomb. That experience continues to inform her colour work, grounding it in real-world production, lighting realities, and creative collaboration.
Based in Squamish, British Columbia, she works with clients locally and internationally and is always open to travel.
With gratitude and respect from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw traditional territory.
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I work with remotely from my professional grading studio in Squamish, BC. Whether you’re reaching out en français ou en anglais — I’d love to hear about your project.