Specializing in shooting live concerts, portraits, events and world culture for over a decade, Michael Weintrob's clients benefit from his ability to consistently produce emotion-evoking photographs under any conditions while keeping the drama inside the frame.
Some of Michael Weintrob's clients in the entertainment industry include corporations such as ABC, Sony, Epitaph and Bluenote/EMI. His expertise and conceptual style create powerful visuals capturing the complete brand experience for the client, agency, promoter and/or sponsor.
Michael Weintrob's images have appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone, Spin, Mojo, Billboard, Relix and Outside. His work has graced the album covers of renowned artists Burning Spear, Taj Majal, Karl Denson, the Doobie Brothers, Gov't Mule, Charlie Hunter and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band among others.
He is also the principal photographer for the Carefusion Jazz Festival Series, which includes the Newport Jazz Festival, New York Jazz Festival and the Chicago Jazz Festival. Michael has shot cover stories for top jazz magazines such as Jazz Times and Downbeat.
Michael Weintrob first made a name for himself during his years at Colorado State University, when he was the house photographer at the Aggie Theater in Ft. Collins, CO. After graduating, he became a staff photographer for the City of Denver Theaters and Arenas Division. This gave him his first opportunity to shoot at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater as well as other prestigious venues in and around Denver.
Michael is often recognized for his work. In April 2007, Michael's photographs of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina were auctioned off by Sothebys at the Music Rising benefit in New York City, which helped provide musical instruments to children affected by the disaster. In 2001, National Public Radio chose Michael to be the subject of a jazz music online feature; that same year he was commissioned to photograph jazz workshops at high schools in New Orleans.
Michael Weintrob also makes time for personal photography projects. In 2008 and 2009 Michael worked on the Jam Cruise Portrait Project. A calendar was created from his images and the proceeds went to benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic.
Michael's studio is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
For more information, email info@michaelweintrob.com or call 718-387-5751.
