Icons of Mustique: The Making of Michael Orso's Debut Photography Show
Background: In September of 2020, I was invited by one of my closest friends to join him for two weeks at his home in Mustique - an...
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Michael Orsification
Jan 7, 20212 min read
What Can You Say About Our Dead Country?
America, I am not here to say what you already know about the body of our country: That whatever shards of democratic glass remained...
Michael Orso
Dec 28, 20205 min read
Capturing Dior 1950s Glamour in Central Park on New York City's First Snowfall with Xhesika Berberi
It was 10pm on Thursday, December 17th and my test shoot with a local New York City modeling agency had been cancelled because the city...
Michael Orso
Oct 19, 20203 min read
Big World, Small World: Shooting for Next Model Management and Up-and-Coming Model Kiana Carroll
Last week, when NEXT Model Management asked me to shoot the young up and coming model Kiana Carroll, I couldn't help but smile as I thought
Michael Orso
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Keeping Cool With Julio Galvez
The word "cool" has always been a tough one for me. It depends on one's perception and therefore it can mean so many different things:...
Michael Orso
Sep 24, 20201 min read
Shooting New Faces With Wilhelmina: Zac Madeira
Last week, as our wonderful New York City cautiously tiptoes out of COVID hibernation, the lovely folks over at Wilhelmina men's board...
Michael Orso
Aug 31, 20201 min read
A Photographer's Rules and Guidelines to Conducting Safe Shoots During COVID
As NY begins to reopen, it is our job as photographers to keep everyone on set safe. My team and I have read through the NY State & CDC...
Michael Orso
Jul 18, 20204 min read
In Review: The #DANCELIKEMANDELA Campaign
Exactly two years ago - July 18th, 2018 - marked the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela, one of the history's greatest leaders, social activis
Michael Orso
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Rick Owens, Sacai, The Row: Three Takes on High Fashion With Julianne Boutique
Michael 'Orsification' Orso photographs Rick Owens, Sacai, and The Row in partnership with the niche high fashion shop - Julianne Boutique
Michael Orso
Jul 5, 20201 min read
Selected Images from Four Photoshoots with Free People During COVID
Throughout COVID, in collaboration with model Brooke Perry and women's brand Free People, here are my favorite pictures of almost 100 looks.
Michael Orso
Jul 5, 20201 min read
Alone at the Abandoned Manor with Adriana Mora and Caroline Constas
Shot at an abandoned 20 acre mansion in Sands Point, New York, Michael Orso and Adriana Mora photograph this bold Caroline Constas.
Michael Orso
Jun 12, 20201 min read
PRETTY GIRLS BY IANN DIOR FROM NEW ALBUM I'M GONE: VIDEO BY ORSIFICATION OUT NOW
Here's the music video I shot for Pretty Girls by Iann Dior off his new album I'M GONE¡!
Michael Orso
Jun 3, 20202 min read
What is the Safer NY Act?
The Safer New York Act is a package of bills in the New York State Legislature that would help increase police transparency and help increas
Michael Orso
Jun 3, 20201 min read
Here's How You Can Help Pass the Safer NY Act
Passing the Safer NY Act can help reform the policing system in New York State by creating transparency into police misconduct and displine.
Michael Orso
May 31, 20202 min read
Powerful Images From New York City's Black Lives Matter Protests
I spent the day protesting in New York City at the Black Lives Matter protest where I captured a number of powerful photographs.
Michael Orso
May 27, 20201 min read
Girls, Get Sporty with this NIKE x URBAN Look - Shot By Orsification
Last week another capsule from Urban Outfitters arrived for Salsa, but this time it was head to toe NIKE.
Michael Orso
May 21, 20202 min read
The Dopest Outfits from Lazor Wulf
While the masses might not know it, Lazor Wulf is next up to be one of Adult Swims top animated television shows. Well, at least if I...
Michael Orso
May 17, 20202 min read
The Maya Angelou Mural Festival: One Year Later
A year ago, under the vision of Branded Arts, we threw the#MayaAngelouMuralFestival where we transformed the environment for a generation...
Michael Orso
May 15, 20201 min read
8 Glorious Portraits From World Famous Old Time Photographers
Its 3:16 at night on Friday, May 16th, and I've spent the past three hours flipping through the archives of the all-time great portrait...
Michael Orso
May 11, 20201 min read
The Perks of Quarantining With Creatives: Michael Orso and Brooke Perry Shoot Photos for Free People
The Perks of Quarantining With Creatives: Michael Orso, Adriana Mora, and Brooke Perry Shoot Photos for Free People.
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