It is hard to believe it has been 20 years since I opened my first studio! It feels like yesterday that I welcomed my first client at 355 Congress St., in the late spring of 1992. I have enjoyed every day and every shoot; it has never felt like work to me.
I would like to thank each and every client I have had the privilege to work with over the last 20 years. It is largely due to their loyalty and innovative ideas that the last 20 years in business have been so rewarding. I’m not in this alone; my staff of professionals makes it possible for me to focus on what I love most: capturing the perfect image. It goes without saying that without the support of my family and friends, I would not have achieved this level of success.
Although many things have changed in the photography industry since I snapped my first photo with a Pentax K1000, the way I think about my clients has remained consistent. From day one, my philosophy has been to bring my clients’ vision to life within the comforts of my studio.
My first studio at 355 Congress St.
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Former producer, Heather, and I brainstorm before a shoot.
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My first client Computervision, Inc., sent me around the globe for 5 weeks in 1993. I traveled with two assistants to South Korea, Italy, Germany, France, Japan (pictured) and Canada photographing CEO’s and factories for companies such as Hyundai, Siemens, Audi, and Fiat, to name a few. That’s me on the far right, with assistant Jeff to the left of me.
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33 A Street Before
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33 A Street After
I wanted a place where I could provide a comfortable space with all of the amenities. Luckily, I found a building that was a diamond in the rough at 33 A Street right in South Boston. This has been my home away from home since 1998 and continues to be today.
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The patio area at 33 A Street became an outdoor shower for models, Sylvia and Mark, during a shoot for Crabtree & Evelyn. Assistants Aldo (far left) and Joe (right) had a fun time too!
(From left) Goji, Jeff, Mark, myself, and Al behind-the-scenes at a baseball stadium for a Papa Gino’s shoot.
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Hanging out with Jay Leno after I shot his portrait in Burbank, California. I found out that our families descended from the same town: Avellino, Italy!
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Below are some of my favorite portraits and personalities from over the past 20 years. It’s been quite a ride – thanks again to everyone who has made it such a memorable adventure!
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And here are just some of the thousands of products I’ve had so much fun shooting over the years.
I’m very excited to see what the next 20 years hold for the future of the studio. If they are anything like the past 20, I can’t wait to get this party started.
– Michael
