Hey! I’m Mike

I’m a creative portrait photographer in Atlanta who happens to be an engineer, a theater kid, and someone who finds people endlessly fascinating. That combination works out pretty well for you.”

Photography hooked me as a teen when my uncle, a wildlife photographer, let me tag along to one of his shoots. We were sitting on a beach when this wild osprey dived into our view. Trying (and failing) to capture an osprey in flight (hey, I was only 14!) sparked something in me. Since then, I’ve found my true passion in photographing people — colorful portrait photography that expresses who people are and celebrates what makes them one-of-a-kind.

My mission is simple: make you forget you’re being photographed. Whether we’re building a cosplay concept from scratch, nailing bold professional headshots, or bringing some gloriously specific small business idea to life, the goal is always the same. You leave with images that look unmistakably, unapologetically like you. Not a polished-up stranger. Not a stock photo version of yourself. You.

I’m not satisfied until you’re saying ‘holy shit’ at your own photos, and honestly, that happens more than you’d think. So if your opening line is ‘I hate getting my picture taken’ or ‘I’m not good in photos,’ just know my response is always the same: challenge accepted.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m probably buried in a book (Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, or David Baldacci if you’re curious), catching a show at the Fox, or randomly breaking into song somewhere inappropriate. Outside of photography, I’m a PMP certified project manager — which means I graduated from designing novel products as an engineer to managing complex timelines, budgets, and people to deliver something great at the end. That obsession with process and detail doesn’t stay at the office. Every session is planned, coordinated, and executed with the same intention — which is probably why 90% of my clients find me through Google and most of them stick around and trust me with their friends for their artwork.

Bottom line? Hiring a photographer is an investment, and it’s essential to find someone who gets your vision and style. Explore my blog, check out my galleries, and get to know my work. Then, let’s grab a tea (or a beer), chat about how we can make your ideas a reality, and have a blast!

Press & Recognition

I’ve been featured in several publications, covering everything from creativity in business to balancing life and work. Here are a few things I’m pretty proud of:

• Published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Published in American Lawyer Magazine
• Published in Oncology Nursing News
• Featured in Shutter Magazine
• Featured in Canvas Rebel
• Featured in Rangefinder Magazine
• Named by FeedSpot as one of the top Atlanta photography websites and blogs

With all of my experiences, I’ve learned a lot, and I love to share those stories to save others from that same torturous learning experience. A core value of mine is to give back to the community, and one of my favorite ways to do that is through teaching.

Think I can be a valuable resource to your audience and clients? Give me a shout, I’d love to help!