MickelGarrett

Commercial Photography,
Lighting & Production Support

Built through production
Focused on image making

My journey into photo production began in Los Angeles, working inside rental houses, prep bays, and commercial sets where I learned lighting, equipment, and the rhythm of real production.Those years built discipline and sharpened my understanding of how professional crews operate. Strong images don’t come from luck - they come from systems, preparation, and intentional lighting. After a decade in Los Angeles, I returned home to Kansas City with a clear goal: bring big-market production standards to the Midwest creative scene.

Core Services

Editorial Commission

  • 10 HR DAYDay Rate $1000FULL PRODUCTION
Editorial & Commissioned Portraiture
Agency, Publication & Campaign Work
Concept Development & Execution
Full Production + Tethered Workflow
Usage & Licensing Structured Per Project

Commercial Portrait

  • Shoot to SpecSTUDIO / ON-LOCATIONTETHERED SHOOTING
Executive & Talent Portraits (Individuals & Teams)
Actor Headshots & Portfolio Development
Corporate & Editorial-Style Portraiture
Studio or On-Location Production
Multi-Look Session Options

Production Support

  • DAY RATE $800+FLEXIBLE CREW ROLEKC LOCAL SUPPORT
Kansas City Production Liaison
Location Scouting & Pre-Production Planning
Equipment Coordination & Technical Execution
Production Consulting & Workflow Strategy
Lighting & Grip Setup (As Needed)

Creative Consulting

  • 1-HR CONSULT - $2502-HR CONSULT - $450PROJECT-BASED - STARTING AT $750
Creative Direction & Production Consulting
Workflow, Systems & Equipment Strategy
Pre-Production Planning & Support
Visual Direction & Lighting Design
Production Readiness & Execution Strategy

Featured Offers

1 HR Portrait Session

Professional portrait session designed for executives, talent, and individuals needing clean, camera-ready imagery for profiles, press, and digital presence.

BRAND CONTENT DAY

High-output photo production designed for brands and teams needing consistent, campaign-ready content for web, marketing, and social distribution.

EVENT & LIVE COVERAGE

Photo-first coverage for brand activations, curated events, and live environments. Capturing clean, usable visuals with optional video support.

KC PRODUCTION LIAISON

Local production support for agencies, brands, and visiting teams—bridging crew, vendors, logistics, and on-the-ground execution in Kansas City.

Production Readiness Package

A strategic audit for businesses, teams, and spaces preparing for professional media, production, and high-visibility opportunities.

PRODUCTION TOOLKIT / DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

A collection of production-tested tools including lighting diagrams, checklists, and workflow systems. Designed for photographers and small production teams.

Contacts

Studio
4049 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, MO

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