Clients
“Michael is easily my favorite photographer I have had the pleasure of working with. He exudes creativity and kindness from the beginning of the planning process, throughout the shoot, and through the end of returning pictures. Michael always has innovative and original ideas for concepts; if I send an ideas he is always down to run with it and even elevate my proposals. During the shoot, Michael gives firm but kind direction in such a supportive and comforting way. He clearly has a vision for how things should look and works efficiently to achieve those goals. Michael has always been an incredibly generous photographer, returning me edited options to choose from. Additionally, Michael and I always have pleasant conversation and he has kept in touch with my personal life and shared values and experiences of his own, building our personal connection. I really appreciate this because it reminds me that we are all individuals outside of our work, which Michael exemplifies.”
— Bizzy Stephenson, @unofficialbizzy
“To Whom This May Concern,
The purpose of this letter is to introduce you to not only a friend but a business partner, Michael Hameister. He is a self-taught, multi-disciplined, and overall, a man who truly goes above and beyond when it comes to serving his clients and their needs one flash at a time.
Hameister renders an extremely unique and captivating service – a type of service that makes clients’ wish they had more time to work with him. He is someone who leaves you off with a handful of confidence, self-appreciation, and a deep sense of integrity compared to when you first met each other.
After being introduced to Mr. Hameister and his work, I’ve grown to love the man for not only his photography skills but also for who he is as a person, what he stands for, and his genuine visions for the future when it comes to creating art and spreading it throughout the world. Hameister is an honest man yet hardworking. His style of photography is bold, daring, and he is always willing to learn and adhere to a client’s needs without crossing his own boundaries. Hameister can take on a project from the ground up and bring one’s vision to life. He knows how to work around the impossible clients’ (I have been one of them) demands all the while building strong connections and healthy relationships with each client.
I will forever be a loyal client of Mr. Hameister. His work ethic and eagerness to do better and be better doesn’t go unnoticed. I will always cherish the final products and moments that Mr. Hameister and I have created in the Midwest. Anyone would be fortunate to work alongside this man in Denver, CO.
Yours Sincerely,
— Kayly L. Petersen”, @kppetersen
“Over the last 3 years, I have done numerous shoots with Michael, his work and creative direction has always exceeded my expectations. With each shoot we did together I could see how much he had grown as a photographer and an editor. From our first Valentine’s Day shoot in 2019, to our most recent Weeping Mary shoot and all the various ones in between, I have always loved working with someone who is so passionate about the industry. He has always been one of my favorite people to work with, his kindness and love of the art always drew me back to him. I would go to him whenever I had a new outlandish concept and we would refine the ideas to ensure that each concept was exactly what we were looking for. His creative drive astonished me, he would continuously seek out the best locations and props for each shoot. His direction from behind the camera was always helpful and practical, he always brought his all to set. Whether I was covered in fake blood for a Halloween shoot, or running through a field of sunflowers at the end of summer, he always made me feel comfortable in front of the lens. After every shoot I always felt so eager to work with him again; and I can’t wait to work on new shoots with him in the future.”
— Jenna Zifchock, @jennazifchock
“Working with Michael is a dream. It is refreshing to have a photographer who tells exactly which pose looks good in the certain environment you’re in. Michael takes control without being aggressive; it really showcases how skilled he is at his craft. It is obvious he wants to make his models feel as comfortable as possible.
Michael also is extremely skilled at bringing a unique narrative within his photographs. It never ceases to amaze me how much life and creativity pours out into every single piece he does. Michael does not only know how to produce magical photographs, but he is one of the most talented artists in photoshop. Each photo is treated with such care and precision which allows the magic to come full circle with his mastery in editing. I highly recommend working with Michael, as he is so talented throughout the entire process.”
— Emily Hill, @emilyhill_11
“I really wanna thank [Michael] a million times for first meeting & creating some amazing photos that are by far my FAVORITE shoot. That’s because [he] didn’t just capture me. [He] made me realize that I should be kinder to myself. I look at these & see how strong & beautiful I am. So thank you so so much I cant wait until we get to collaborate in the near future (,:”
— Prathana, @xohhhnana
Colleagues
“I truly have nothing but the highest praise and respect for Michael’s work. His immaculate attention to detail and expansive experience editing push his photographs to another level. Michael is not just professional and superbly talented, but it fun to work with, never obtrusive, always smiling and always seems to love what he is doing and eager for the next project.”
-Matt Mendini, Photographer at Cerebral Brewing in Denver
“Micheal has the mind of a true creative. His concepts involve very intricate and mind bending concepts that truly makes you think about the world outside of your comfort zone. He does a variety of work including fine art portraiture with dramatic undertones all the way to composites using the simplest, yet effective tools to tell the story. I highly recommend working with him as I’ve only seen his work on a digital space but have grown to be fond of his style and work ethic through connecting with him on platforms such as Instagram.”
-Nick Yeo, @nick_yeo