portraiture & celebrity photography
Nov 2025
Michael Matsil
New Mexico - California
"What you see is what you get: those are the terms when photographing children. You can try to stage manage all you like, but what I look for when making a photographic portrait of a child is the spontaneity and emotional honesty that shines through, from pathos to delight.
In commercial photography, a moment with a child can speak volumes emotionally. It’s a potent vehicle that can deliver the sentiment of your message and brand. As a photographer, I make images of children because of the visceral connection that I feel in the room or on location. It forms a memory that goes beyond the photographic act. It’s that kind of lasting memory and indelible impression that I work to deliver for my clients, whatever their message or brand is about. That’s what I offer my clients: honesty, clarity and meaning."