Making a fine portrait requires far more than expensive cameras and lenses.

I believe that some of the most enduring (and endearing) portraits are made when there is rapport between the subject and the photographer. For a portrait to be more than a pretty picture, this rapport needs to be real; then it can help to create an atmosphere that allows the essence of the person to come through the photograph. This is how the subject and I work together to create images that say something quintessential about the person.

My approach to portraiture is intuitive, relaxed, and natural-I tend toward a classic, timeless look that reveals character and I work hard with my subjects to create that image. This can be fun.

We work comfortably in formal situations/poses as well as unstructured, candid or reportage styles style. To learn more about the way I work please visit my blog.

Sitting fees start at $175.00. Please call 416 778 6521 or email michael@michaelobrienphoto.com for a detailed list of prices and services.