MICKELGarrett

Commercial Photography,
Lighting & Production Support

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY ✦ EDITORIAL COMMISSION ✦ PRODUCTION SUPPORT ✦ KANSAS CITY ✦ LIGHTING & GRIP ✦ BRAND CONTENT ✦

Built through production
Focused on image making

My foundation was built inside LA rental houses, prep bays, and commercial sets - learning lighting, equipment, and what it actually takes to run production at a high level. A decade of that work sharpened one thing: the discipline to execute. I came back to Kansas City to build something here that doesn't exist yet - commercial-grade image-making and production support rooted in the Midwest.

CLIENTS & COLLABORATIONS

Core Services

Commercial Photography

  • Starting at $350STUDIO / ON-LOCATIONTETHERED SHOOTING
Executive & Talent Portraits (Individuals / Teams)
Headshot & Portfolio Development
Corporate & Brand Imagery
Brand Content Day
Event Coverage

Editorial Commission

  • 10 Hour DAYDay Rate $1150FULL PRODUCTION
Editorial & Commissioned Portraiture
Agency, Publication & Campaign Work
Concept Development & Execution
Full Production + Tethered Workflow
Usage & Licensing Structured Per Project

Production Support

  • Day Rate AvailableKC-Based SupportKit Rental Available
Kansas City Production Liaison
Lighting & grip setup / breakdown
Equipment Coordination & Sourcing
Production Consulting & Workflow Strategy
Interview & brand content setups

Featured Offers

1-Hour Portrait Session

Polished portraits for executives, artists, talent, and professionals - lit, directed, and delivered for press, web, and social. Starting at $350

BRAND CONTENT DAY

High-output production day for brands needing a full content library - portraits, environment, product-in-use, and marketing-ready assets. Half or full day available

KC Production Liaison

Experienced production support for crews and brands in Kansas City. Set-literate coordination, local equipment sourcing, and reliable hands on shoot day. Day rate available

Portfolio

TESTIMONIALS

“Working with Mickel felt easy from the start. He made the session comfortable, gave clear direction, and delivered portraits that felt polished and true to me.”

Damon Lee Patterson
Founder of KC Nature Works

“Mickel was dependable and easy to call on short notice. He understood how to move with urgency, handle gear properly, and support the flow of production. Whether it was equipment runs, studio support, or helping fill in where needed, he brought a steady work ethic and a real understanding of how production moves.”

James Steele
Photographer & Studio Manager

“Mickel was a strong support on set and in the studio. He understood lighting, equipment, and the practical side of keeping a production moving. I could trust him to step in, adapt quickly, and help execute the kind of studio changes and technical resets that commercial environments often require.”

David Kiang
Photographer & Studio Manager

“Mickel has been a real creative asset to the work. He brings professionalism, patience, and a strong visual eye, but what I appreciate most is that he cares about getting the message right. He’s thoughtful, dependable, and able to help shape content in a way that still feels true to the heart of the organization.”

Janay Reliford
Founder of Camp Choice

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Studio
Private Location in
Kansas City, MO

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