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Distinguished black male, wearing a fedora hat, posing for a seated portrait photo in an art studio, wearing a black coat and white shirt.

Distinguished black male posing for a portrait photo in a large space, wearing a black coat and white shirt.

Distinguished black male posing for a portrait, seated at a white table, wearing a blue coat and white shirt.

Bright outdoors portrait photo of a male Indian college student. He is wearing a peach-colored shirt and glasses, holding a blue backpack, and smiling.

Portrait photo of a white male with salt-and-pepper hair. He is smiling and his arms are crossed. He is wearing a blue shirt and glasses, and is standing in a science lab.

Portrait photo of a young black college student with a nice smile, red shirt, and glasses.

Portrait photo of a male Italian college student with wind-blown hair, a beard and a big smile.

Portrait photo of a black male corporate professional with glasses and a goatee.

Corporate professional portrait of a young asian female with long dark hair wearing a black coat and red shirt. She is holding a pen and paper.

Corporate professional portrait of a white male seated in a chair. His elbows are on his knees and he is wearing a purple shirt and yellow tie.

Corporate professional portrait of a white female wearing a green dress and a black sweater. She is holding a portfolio book and a pen.

Corporate professional portrait of while male seated behind a laptop. He is relaxed and casual and has a big smile.

Corporate professional portrait of a white female with long dark hair, wearing a red coat, black shirt, and pearl necklace.

Professional portrait photo of an Indian male with dark hair and a big smile. He's standing in a board room and wearing a dark blue coat and light blue shirt.

Professional portrait of a middle-eastern woman with short dark hair. She is seated and in front of a book shelf. SHe is wearing a gray sweater, blue shirt, and a scarf.

Portrait photo of a young white female professional, seated at a white table in front of an industrial background. Hse has brown hair and glasses atop her head.

Professional portrait of an experienced white female with blonde hair wearing an olive green coat and white shirt.

Professional portrait of an experienced white female in a read coat and white shirt. She is standing in an office in front of a book shelf.

Professional portrait of a latino female. She is standing outdoors in front of a glass building, wearing a white coat and red shirt. Her hair is dyed purple and she is wearing large earrings.

Photo portrait of a young black female college student. She has long black hair. She's wearing a white top and has a nice smile and the background is black.

Professional portrait of white male Chief Executive Officer. He is sitting in a black chair and wearing jeans, a blue coat and a white shirt. His left fist is under his chin and his legs are crossed.

Professional portrait photography

For over twenty years, portrait photography has been integrated into every role I've held.

After literally thousands of faces photographed, I've learned how to make subjects comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in the best possible portrait and experience for every individual.

For each type of shoot, I work with clients to choose locations that tell the right story and help subjects to express the best version of themselves.

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Publication photography

This fantastic visual layout for Canadian publication, Aperio Magazine, was conceived and designed by Creative Director, Mario Scaffardi at Mario Scaffardi Design Inc.

He had a very specific request for photographs of Penn State faculty member, Mikael Rechtsman. Mario asked for a portrait with high contrast that had a visual relationship with the topic of the article and Rechtsman's research - light.

Mario's request of high contrast and a seamless black background were achieved with a simple speed light and small snoot.

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Acknowledging community

The portraits of these women were captured and included in the installation of Sydnie L. Mosley Dances, What Does PURPLE Sound Like? A multimedia art installation with excerpt performances from PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells. The experience was held on the stage of our own Eisenhower Auditorium.

I was given creative autonomy with these portraits. I had many ideas, but the simplicity and genuine "bring your whole self" approach worked best for the stage installation.

I asked the participants to show me who they were and what they love; how they feel and why they are there. The results show peace, love, kindness, permission, acceptance, and self-confidence.

Feedback was incredibly positive. So much so, a broader community project is now in discussion.

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Freelance portraits

Freelance photography work has yielded various types of portrait photography - some more controlled and directed, others more spontaneous and "in the second". Still my philosophy of making the subject feel comfortable is my first priority, allowing the subject and I to focus on telling the story.

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MIKE FLECK

MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST

Professional portrait photography

Publication photography

Acknowledging community

Freelance portraits