John Merlino Photography is action, lifestyle photography and wildlife photography as you’ve never seen it – sensitively composed, charged with emotion, and captured at just the right moment. John's passion for photography was re-ignited during a long stay in Colorado and Utah, whose harsh environment, historical significance and amazing wildlife remain an inspiration to this day. Focused on this desire to create photographic art, John has honed his skills while diversifying into several areas and achieving considerable renown in each one.

Today, John Merlino strives to be one of California’s leading photographers, creating groundbreaking and poignant images that last a lifetime.

Whether it’s touching natural landscapes, insightful lifestyle photography and portraiture, or the unfettered beauty of wildlife photography, he possesses the rare ability to transform the world into art.

Based on the coast of California, John Merlino provides action photography and food and landscape photography across the whole of Orange County including Carlsbad, Los Angeles, San Diego and Oceanside.

Whether working on action photography, lifestyle photography or wildlife photography, he brings creativity and passion to every project. His clients enjoy a memorable experience, as well as beautiful and unique art for their homes and print ads.