I am an artist and have been for over three decades. Before opening and operating Michael Negrete Photography over 20 years ago, I assisted recognized advertising and celebrity photographers in Los Angeles for almost ten years. My education has been a mix of community college at Chaffey College, the school of hard knocks in the industry. I finally capped it off with a BA in Business with a marketing concentration at the University of La Verne in 2019. My education is ongoing; I became a Certified Professional Photographer with Professional Photographers of America in 2021.

My confidence behind the camera and casual demeanor allows me to create breakthrough images for you. I aim to create moving images with visual impact, portraits that make you feel and smile. Photographing everyday people and showing their inner beauty is a blessing for me. I love portraits that reveal a subject's true personality just as it is.

My actual skill as a photographer is in connecting with my clients. I become a friend and integral in documenting all of your special moments, from weddings to portraits. By being present with my subjects, I can create new images that are unique and beautiful. My life as an artist is truly a dream, and I am very passionate about it.

Beyond photography, I am a father of two fabulous boys, Aidan and Lukas. I am also a competitive cyclist. I race mountain bikes, gravel, and cyclocross as an elite masters athlete (old fast guy). Being an artist, father, and athlete is the focus of my life, and I enjoy giving my all in every endeavor. I'm a ball of fun and inspirational energy. And I enjoy sharing my passion and love with everyone I meet.