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How it all started

My passion for photography began at a young age. I grew up in the 90s before digital photography was really even a thing. My father worked at a graphic design studio which gave me access to early versions of software I use today like Adobe Photoshop. Occasionally, he would pass his old digital cameras down to me since he always said I had a talent for taking photos.

In 2009 I attended Kendall College of Art & Design to study graphic design and it was during that time when I really started to take my photography more seriously. In addition to my design classes I was lucky enough to study, under an incredible portrait photographer shooting weddings, for almost two years. I learned all the stuff they don’t teach you in school and it was at this time I decided to embark on the journey of becoming a freelance photographer.

After college I moved back to the east side of Michigan where I landed a job working for a National real estate listing photography company. I learned the tricks of the trade and invested heavily in quality equipment. By the end of the year I had shot over 300 houses and I was voted photographer of the month on multiple occasions.

In 2014 I interviewed for a position with a local photography studio that operated out of Canterbury Village in Lake Orion, MI. I was happy to receive the job and worked my way up to primary photographer. I have been shooting as part of MyPic Photography ever since. During this time I also worked for another studio shooting youth sports photography. Occasionally, I still shoot for MVP Youth Sports Photography.

In 2018 I landed a full-time a job with a National Healthcare Company where I was the lead photographer/video producer for several years. While working at Centria, I was able to hone my craft and create some my best work. I shot everything from events, client success stories, training videos and headshots to branded lifestyle shoots where we actually hired talent and rented out shooting locations.

 

Some of my clients INCLUDE:

True Textiles, Grand Rapids
Altus, Inc., Grand Rapids
Knape & Voght, Grand Rapids
Fulton Group, Grand Rapids
Riverfront Cafe, Grand Rapids
Centria Healthcare, Farmington

Lesinski & Associates, Birmingham
Orco Investments, Troy
Pool's by Poye, Bloomfield
K&C Landscaping, Bloomfield
Purely Pets, Shelby Twp
Panrimo. Birmingham

TJ Michael
Photographer. Video Producer. Digital Designer.

Owner of
Theodore Michael Photography & Videography

Located in
Waterford Twp, MI

College
2014 Kendall College of Art & Design
Grand Rapids, MI

Software
Adobe CC (Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom)

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Instagram

This is a photo of St. Annes Church in Detroit. I believe this is the oldest standing building in the city. #detroit #easter #churches #photography #detroithistory
It's not the expensive gear that makes a professional photographer great, it's the experience and attention to detail! #canon #photography #videoproduction #creative #tiptuesday #fullframe #professionalism #camerabags
Some photos from Traverse City!

#traversecity #longexposure #lightpainting #sunset #puremichigan #photography
Im excited for another 4th of july in traverse city
#traversecity #fireworks #4thofjuly #longexposure #puremichigan

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Angels & Demons
Traverse City, MI Startrails
Mountain Waterfall - Portland, Oregon
Waterfall Thinking

Flickr

Ninja kitty
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Celebrate
Stretching space time
Catch
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St. Anne's 2
St. Anne's Church 1
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Grandpa Lobo and Grand Daughter Charley 2015
Anticipation
Explorations in the garden