Michael Allen Creative

Portrait photographer & creative director · San Francisco

The difference is in the direction.

You don't need to know how to look incredible in a photograph. That's my expertise. For 23 years I've shaped the visual identity of founders and exceptional individuals.

Portrait of Biz Stone, Twitter co-founder

Biz Stone, co‑founder of Twitter

The eye

I study the architecture of a face — its angles, proportions and how light meets skin — to find exactly what makes you look your best.

The direction

No posing required. Chin, eyes, posture, expression: I direct every detail. Nothing is left to chance.

The efficiency

Built for people with no time to spare. My portrait session with Richard Branson took under five minutes.

"Not a different person. The very best version of you."

Selected work

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Richard Branson portraitExecutive portraitFounder portrait in low lightFashion Nova brand shoot

Rates

Signature Headshot

$1,500

per person

Half Day

$3,000

up to 4 hours

Full Day

$6,000

up to 8 hours

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