Julian Michael
Photographer + Portrait Artist

J. Michael Images Photography

Websites:

• http://www.julian-michael.com
• http://www.julianmichaelblog.com

I'm notorious for having fun and making people look fantastic!

I photograph people in a variety of settings, emotions, outfits and laughter and work closely with each of my clients to ensure we capture exactly the style of imagery you request. Whether it be a Portrait or Headshots session, or an On-Location Wedding event or Commercial shoot, I'm packing a creative eye!

For businesses: "Let's make your business the star!" If you've either had a bad past experience or you're looking to make your new brochures, website or marketing materials really stand out, then we must connect! Most newer businesses are unaware that they need updated images in their creative & marketing arsenal to help sell their product to an ever changing visually-sensitive consumer world. I will work with you and your creative needs to design a session specifically tailored to your brand of business...with a goal of 'visually stimulating' your target audience, leading to MORE sales!

Simply, I work with all my clients to provide inspiring images!

I aim to capture the person, place, event or energy in a "Personal, Professional, and Real" style. This approach allows me the creativity to capture unique images that are representative of the client, subject and/or setting. It is this unique capturing that I have been applauded for and in turn fuels my passion and intensity for the art of photography.

Companies looking for a professional photographer to capture captivating images that will sell their company in marketing materials, web design and any other print materials.

B.A. Marketing, Washington State University

*Photography background: Background in photojournalism. As a collegiate and post-collegiate photographer I worked a variety of assignments using a variety of photographic styles. Most people say my work has a geniune editorial, illustrative-like feel to it, as I always aim to capture the heart of a person, place, event or moment. Northwest-local credits include: 'The News Tribune', 'Spokesman-Review', 'The Daily Herald' and several northwest local fitness/running websites and publications. Worked for leading Northwest portrait studios and have learned techniques from very talented individuals now managing their own studios or for a leading national publication.

*Business & Professionals/Headshots Everything from what to wear, what angles are best for certain individuals and type of business, to 'location' styling of shoot, including the 'little' details that bring life to any headshot or editorial shoot pertaining to a profession or professional setting.

Modeling/Fashion: Currently shooting with a variety of models represented by the top northwest modeling/talent agencies, as well as performing test shoots for some of the finest up-and-coming modeling prospects.

*Photo Editing/Graphic Design & Layout

5yrs experience in photo editing. Collegiate photo editor for Edward R. Murrow School of Journalism's 'The Daily Evergreen' for Washington State University. Magazine, newsletter, and print materials design & layout.

Technical skills: Adobe CS3 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Freehand, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office Pro.

*Marketing & Promotional Event Experience

Worked with a variety of national promotional companies as Event Manager or Assistant to Director, representing and educating the public for leading brands such as Sprint PCS, Nike, Earthlink, Skyy Vodka, Verizon Wireless, John Deere, Brooks Running, Comcast, Monster Energy Drinks.

Had the pleasure of working alongside Nike's Corporate Marketing team at their headquarters campus in Beaverton, Oregon.

Created a grass-roots educational project/event series, attracting leading brands such as Nike, Puma, Brooks Running, Clif Bar, Teva and Talking Rain. Raised over $20,000 in advertising revenue and promotional merchandise for northwest running event tour; 10 events.

Consulted with variety of Northwest startup companies/projects, including Spectrum Merchant Services, Wakeupcall.com, Staxx Brothers Entertainment, Definition Entertainment, 'Beyond the Desk', and 'Make You Happen'.