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Address

2949 Berkley Road
Ardmore, PA 19003
US

Company Name

Michael Confer Photography

Company Type

Photography

Languages

English

Established In

2011

Born

March 22, 1970 in Johnstown, PA

Email

mike@mconferphoto.com

Website

http://www.mconferphoto.com

Telephone

610.299.0341

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Biography/Work Experience

I am a Philadelphia, on-location photographer who specializes in capturing visually authentic moments of people in their places and spaces. In my career, I have enjoyed all types of Editorial, Commercial, Corporate and Documentary Projects. 20+ years of still and motion experience has a tremendous influence on my award-winning visual style -- how to manipulate, shape and nuance light, subject and scene. My style has been described as elegant, classic, and at times, abstract. My passion reflects my visual style; I produce powerful visual stories of people, which photographically speak to the viewer with a very real and natural aesthetic. I particularly enjoy fun, spontaneous, energetic shoots that evolve naturally. I am always looking for the shot; I love light, people and places. Mix that combo with strong graphic composition and then wait. Because to capture the ‘Decisive Moment’, well that would be the ultimate goal for me as a visual story teller; just another reason why we should discuss your next project. Take a ride through my image Galleries . . . After you decide, “This is exactly what I have been looking for,” give me a call . . . I can’t wait to commit my passion to your next project.

Philosophy on Work

I am always looking for the angle and the shot. I have the ability to harness available light and spontaneous visual moments very quickly.

Professional Specialties

Lifestyle & Portrait Photography with a strong focus on Lighting & Composition.

Awards

Communication Arts 2009, ASMP New York 2009 & 2010, ASMP Philadelphia 2009 & 2010. ADC of Philadelphia 2014 Advertising Photography One EyeLand 2014-2016 Graphis 2014/2016 ADC of Philly 2014/2016

Graphis Awards

Photo Annual 2015 Photo Annual 2017

Proudest Achievements

Published in Communication Arts "Unpublished" category for 2009 Photo Annual.

Education

BS in Communications Minor in Film The University of Pittsburgh

Clients

Aegon Group AstraZeneca Broad Run Golf Club CHOP Chesapeake Bay Foundation Columbia University Medical Center Comcast D4 Creative Group Digitas Health Easter Seals Gilead HBO Hershey Company History Making Productions Nemours NFL Films New York Presbyterian Princeton University Shooters Inc. Showtime Temple Health Temple University Vanguard Group Inc. World Health

Affiliations

ASMP/APA

Area of Expertise

Lighting, lenses, composition, making people comfortable & capturing the moment

Hobbies / Freetime

My kids, dog, wife, music, guitar, and World War II History