The Pixel Practice

"TAKING THE PHOTOGRAPH IS JUST THE FIRST STAGE OF THE IMAGING PROCESS"
                                     
"I do not want to make negative pictures about people, and so I do everything I can to help make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. That is what is going to control your picture, because you are alone if your subject is not with you. And that is the simple answer to getting a good picture."

Douglas Kirkland - legendary photographer to the stars

"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."

Ernst Haas - comment in a photography workshop, 1985





Quotes from my clients:-

MIKE! WOW! My heart is pumping each time the images load!  I'm loving these photos!  I am extremely happy with these images! You my man are amazing! Oh I do hope you get a big head from this because you deserve it! ! Thankyou soooo much!
Arpha 

Thank you sooo much for another amazing shoot. I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures
You are incredibly talented
Steph

"OH MY GOD! is all i can really say! They look amazing!"
Emily

"...I have already had a huge response from the pictures, I have a list of photographers that are wanting to take photographs from Melbourne and Sydney and a designer noticed them last night that does high class couture and wants to meet when he's next over here.  Zoo has asked for the name of the photographer when I uploaded the pics so I hope you don't mind but they have your email contact, it may generate work for you. ...."
Vanessa C.

"loving the photos that are coming through,
I had soo much fun and you made me feel at ease!
Hope to work with you soon again!
Alyce H"

"I love this photo thanks Mike for the best first photoshoot ever! Cannot wait for our next one coming up!!"
Reeam

Mike you were an absolute wonder to work with, you are very professional and fun. I am in awe with the photos from the shoot you are Soooo talented.

Steph
Xo




         NAME CHANGE - PIXEL PROJECTS IS NOW THE PIXEL PRACTICE.

Thanks  for having a look at my port.
My main focus these days is devising concepts and then bringing them to fruition. This can involve hiring costumes, shooting  backgrounds, buying stock images, computer generated backgrounds and nearly always a lot of editing work.
The aim is to create a bit more of that elusive "wow" factor. I like images that make you stop and look.
I'm always looking for models to help bring these ideas to  completion but only if you work in a professional way - answer emails promptly, turn up for meetings or shoots on time etc. Please don't contact me if you're unreliable. I've had enough situations where I exchange  25 emails with a model and then nothing - I won't waste your time, please  don't waste mine.
I'm very easy to work with and totally professional at all times. Because there have been a few less than professional people in this business I have  now obtained  a National Police Clearance Certificate for your peace of mind. You are also welcome to contact the models I've worked with.
I work in a fairly simple way using natural light sometimes augmented with flash or tungsten lighting. I also insist on using  a professional MUA unless you're a qualified makeup artist.
My aim is to produce a professional result that shows you at your very best.
Experience has shown me the best shots come when everyone's relaxed and having a bit of fun so there's always some humour on my shoots - often at my expense.
You're welcome to bring an escort but they must stay in the background while we're working, I don't work with attentive mothers or boyfriends looking over my shoulder.

I have worked with the MM models and MUAs listed in the credits box below, most of them several times, and can be contacted at pixelp@bigpond.com