About Me

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I’m Michael, a commercial photographer based in the UK, where I’ve lived for over 20 years. I got my start assisting established photographers, which built my foundation in creating high-quality, dependable work for brands big and small.

I specialize in commercial shoots, covering products, lifestyle portraits, fashion, corporate headshots, and ads. I love people photography the most, capturing real energy in studio or on location.

I’ve worked with clients like Method, Ecover, Hall & Woodhouse, Go Ape,  Woolley & Wallis, Octopus Publishing, Hachette UK, Ben Uri and HIOWAA.

I love working in team environments, collaborating with stylists, creative directors, makeup artists and models, but I’m also used to managing full productions solo.

On the side, I offer video for things like interviews, B-roll, and short promos, plus in-house retouching, editing, and 2D animation to keep things efficient and polished.

I always start by understanding the audience and product to deliver images that hit the mark.

When I’m not shooting, I unwind with flight simming—it keeps my eye sharp.

Reach me via telephone/WhatsApp or email:

 +44(0)7784 652 408 / michael.illas@gmail.com

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