I've had many nicknames over the years. When I was explaining this to a friend he said, “Yo! You have madnames!” In that moment, I became @madnames on Instagram and over the years it has stuck. Now it has become my #1 nickname and my official aka.
It is nice to meet you, Michael.
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BRANDED WORK
BRING YOUR BRAND TO LIFE THROUGH POWERFUL VISUALS
Brand visuals are a powerful tool for sharing your story and values with the world. They spark imagination and draw your audience into your brand's world.
I also understand how visuals are experienced across different digital, web, print, and ad platforms. This knowledge shapes how I create your visuals, ensuring they’re strategically crafted for each medium. With me, you get a truly complete collaborator for your brand.
PORTRAITS
Tell Your Story & Elevate Your Presence
Portraits are more than just images; they are timeless reflections of who you are in this moment. Life is full of transitions, and portraits offer a meaningful way to honor those shifts. Whether marking a personal milestone or simply elevating the way you’re seen, a portrait has the power to capture and preserve the essence of where you are now—forever. It’s a beautiful way to reflect on your journey and how far you’ve come.
Capture Your Romantic Story
Proposals, Engagements, Elopements, and Weddings
Love is what makes the world go around. It is an honor to capture authentic and candid expressions of love - proposals, engagements, elopements, and weddings.
These are timeless moments and you need to trust your photographer to be there for you. I will work with you to plan each step of the process to create beautiful photos that you can cherish forever.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
5 stars ⭐️ | 30 Reviews on Google Business
"Michael did the creative and photography for my yoga-inspired photoshoot. He was amazing to work with. I highly recommend him for your shoot!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Michael is phenomenal to work with and has a great eye! We’ve done a studio session in NYC and a neighborhood session in Brooklyn, both were wonderful and he is accommodating and thoughtful about everything!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"We chose to go with Michael for our engagement shoot and could not have been happier. From our initial emails, he was so helpful providing professional insight on not only locations but how to stand in relation to natural light." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Want to stand out visually? Reach out today and let’s bring your story to life through captivating imagery.
Travel Journals
I’ve been lucky enough to explore incredible places from Japan to El Salvador. Join me on the journey and dive into my travel journals to experience each destination.
Where are you?
New York, New York
I am based in Brooklyn, New York and do a majority of my work in the area.
I have also traveled to Japan and Europe to work with clients. I am available to work internationally. I speak English and Japanese and consider myself well-versed in travel.