michael black - Advertising & Portrait Photographer | State College, PA

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MICHAEL / STUDIO

Having lived in New England, NYC, Cleveland, Philly, Colorado Springs, and overseas, I’ve made State College my home base—a perfect place to raise my family. I renovated an existing buidling, in the heart of a vibrant college town, into my studio. It's fully equipped to handle everything from simple headshots to elaborate, multi-set food and product shoots, full-scale productions, and even large-scale art events.

michael...

I thrive behind the camera, directing visual campaigns, and perfecting every detail so my clients don’t have to. Backed by an exceptional team, we get things done with precision and passion. I’m always ready to travel anywhere, anytime. When off-duty, you’ll find me seeking inspiration in the mountains, on the basketball court, lost in music, savoring great food, or reading until I fall asleep. My life revolves around peace, health, and love. My amazing wife, Tonya, and our “tuff” son, Lake, make me a better human. And yes, I can totally rock giraffe swim shorts.

BLACK SUN studio...

Celebrating 20 years of creativity, BLACK SUN is a premier visual arts and design studio. Our 2,600 sq. ft. daylight studio is a central feature within the studio where we have been pushing out award-winning stills, motion visuals, elegant design, conceptual art direction, strategic vision, and seamless production processes. In addition, we have the digital and production facilities along with gear to meet virtually any need.

Celebrate With Us!...

We’ve released a limited-edition 20th-anniversary tee. It’s 100% super-soft cotton, and you can snag one for just $20 (including shipping within the U.S. – international rates vary). If you want one, send me a personal note through the contact section below, and I’ll make sure it gets to you. Thank you for your incredible support! What's The Story Behind The Squid

We've Been On Location A Lot Lately...

LA, NYC, Dallas, Denver, Boston, Miami, Tampa, Chicago, DC, all feel like second homes. No matter where your needs are around the globe—we'll be there for you.