About

Born in Birmingham, Alabama and currently residing in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Michael Weintrob is a professional photographer who has taken exquisite portraits of musicians, particularly jazz musicians, as well as photos of live performances and cultural events. He has photographed album images for renowned artists such as Bootsy Collins, Burning Speak, Taj Mahal, Gov’t Mule, Charlie Hunter, and many more.

Able to consistently produce intimate photographs under a variety of conditions, Michael’s work has been discussed with NPR Music and WBGO, in addition to being published by Jazz Times, Downbeat, Rolling Stone, Spin, Newsweek, Mojo, Billboard, Relix, Guitar Player Magazine, Drummer Magazine UK, and Rhythm Magazine UK.

Other clients Michael has produced work for include Loews Hotels, Universal Music Group, Sony Records, EMI, Blue Note, Alligator Records, Cloud 9 Adventures, Jamcruise, Exordium Group, and Carefusion. He also served as the official photographer in 2011 for the 43rd Barcelona Voll-Damm International Jazz Festival.

Along with working for corporate clients and producing professional photographs for musicians and music events, Michael has donated time and effort to raising money for the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation. His photography was auctioned off by Sothebys to provide musical instruments to children affected by Hurricane Katrina.

“I like to bring out the personality of the people in my photographs, ” Michael explains. “For example when I shoot musicians in the studio I try to create a relaxed vibe and let people be who they are. I move really quickly and try to improvise with my camera.”

The skill and ease of Michael’s technique has resulted in a growing reputation both in and outside the music industry. Born in Birmingham, Alabama and currently residing in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Michael’s images have appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone, Newsweek, People, Spin, Mojo, Billboard, Relix, Jazz Times and Downbeat. Michael has photographed album images for renowned artists including Bootsy Collins, Burning Spear, Taj Mahal, Gov’t Mule, Charlie Hunter and many others.

Contact Michael

For more information about purchasing prints, licensing stock images or commissioning Michael Weintrob for a photo shoot, email info@michaelweintrob.com or call 718-387-5751.

Stock List

Download Michael Weintrob’s photo stock list (pdf)