Michael Khachadoorian is a visual creative who has the ability to mirror the soul and spirit of the person he is shooting. Beyond having expert knowledge in all areas of film and photography, he also has a very unique way of interacting with people that captures a genuineness you can feel. Michael brings a contagious and energetic attitude to every production. This passion spreads throughout the entire production, resulting in an amazing experience for all involved. Michael makes everyone on set feel welcome and part of the team, regardless of seniority. He believes that bringing this positive mindset helps to create a much more successful production, and ultimately, happier clients, who tend to stick around, some remaining to this day, over 10+ years. Prior to going out on his own, Khachadoorian’s entrepreneurial spirit helped Nike, Inc. save over $1M per year in photography costs by creating the Converse Photography Studio and a job for himself there as In-House Photographer. While continuing freelance work for Converse, Khachadoorian has had the pleasure of working with Saucony, Riddell, Sony, Fabletics, Burt's Bees Baby, Stride Rite and Cedars Sinai. Khachadoorian has a passion for new projects, whether building unique set props, the door to his studio, or making his own wedding ring. On set, he is very hands-on, involved from set-up to tear-down and everything in between. Whether it’s crouching inside a white box to avoid reflections, hanging off a ladder in the pouring rain... Michael will do whatever it takes to get the shot.

“WHAT I THINK sets me apart…

…is that I truly care. I really do care how a client’s needs are met, how they feel on set, how the final shot looks, getting in more shots than anticipated, etc, because I know from experience what it’s like to be the client. Having worked in-house at Converse for so long, I learned to light my own sets, and I know how important the budget is, how crucial it is to stay at or below budget, and what it means to truly make a promise and over-deliver on that promise. I will do whatever it takes. Take that literally.. WHAT EVER IT TAKES to get the job done right, as if my life depends on it, because in the end, it does! This is what I love, and my family (and my crew) depends on me to deliver. I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL for the trust my clients put in me, and I give everything I possibly can to exceed their expectations each and every opportunity that comes my way.”

"Michael's dedication to a shoot is apparent the minute he gets involved"

Rockman Productions
“We are proud to call Khachadoorian Photography a partner."

Wishbone Design Factory
"Michael will capture magical images and you will enjoy working with him."

Converse, Inc.
"We trusted Michael Khachadoorian and his team to collaborate with us from the beginning, soup to nuts."

Riddell

"Michael's ability as a photographer doesn't just start and stop at the fact he takes beautiful pictures. It's much more than that. Michael's dedication to a shoot is apparent the minute he gets involved. He believes in collaborating with everyone involved in the shooting process. He is also one of the most knowledgable photographers in this business when it comes to lighting and equipment. And beyond being creatively and technically well-versed, Michael is such a pleasure as a person. His personality wins everyone over, from the talent, to the crew, to the creative. And the best part is, he's genuine. You can't beat that in this business."

Samantha Rockman, Director of Production, Rockman Productions

“We are proud to call Khachadoorian Photography a partner. They are not only some of the most professional and talented people at their craft, but are also some of the kindest people we have ever met, it truly is a pleasure to work with this crew. The outstanding work ethic and tremendous talent coupled with their kindness and great personalities is a recipe for not only a great product result, but truly a fun, enjoyable experience along the way. We have been fortunate enough to partner with Khachadoorian Photography for many photo and video projects and they continue to go above and beyond any of our clients’ expectations. From the detailed planning stages, to problem solving on the fly, to capturing some amazing content, we can always count on them to deliver. We look forward to working with Khachadoorian Photography on every shoot. They are the best!”

David Wish & James Wish, Co-Founders & Partners, Wishbone Design Factory

"Michael Khachadoorian is one of the most focused, detail-oriented photographers I've worked with. I had the pleasure of working with Khach for almost 3 years at Converse and have/will continue to hire and work with him. Khach was instrumental in developing the Converse photo studio and the aesthetic that now defines all of our product photography. He was also a huge part of the success of capturing our brand and lifestyle photography. Beyond his undeniable ability - he is one of the finest human beings that I have had the pleasure meeting. Michael will capture magical images and you will enjoy working with him."

Brandon Avery, Global Creative Director DTC, Converse, Inc.

“Riddell’s biggest challenge in 2021 was that we had multi-tiered needs, along with multi-faceted goals that we had to accomplish in a big year for the brand. The major initiative being the launch of two new flagship product offerings: our new Axiom football helmet and our smart helmet technology based InSite Analytics subscription service. It doesn’t get higher profile for us. We trusted Michael Khachadoorian and his team to collaborate with us from the beginning, soup to nuts. Everything from location scouting and model selection to content capture and delivery, and everything in between (which is A LOT) was first class all the way.

As the industry leader, Riddell has high standards for our brand and how our brand is represented. Each year for the past 10+ years, we’ve trusted that Michael and his team will go above and beyond to capture the exact right shot, no matter what it takes. We’ve seen Mike running full speed downfield between football players with a camera and seemingly no regard for his body, we’ve seen him strip down to his skivvies in a studio to ensure the lighting was just right. One year, Mike and David were up until 4:00 a.m. welding together metal rods and lighting to deliver on a crazy idea that we had. And deliver they did. Boy do we have stories to tell. And all of them end the same way: The delivery of a gluttony of superior quality photography and video that meets and even exceeds what we set out to accomplish each year from our first engagement with the team.

Additionally, we always know that we’re going to be taken care of during the planning stage and while on set. The amount of prep work and thought the team puts into what we’ve come to know as content shoot “events” is something to behold. For example, in our chosen studio in Dallas in 2021, the whole team was on site two days prior to strip down an existing studio and build it back up in a stark white environment in order to deliver on our creative vision for our new helmet launch. When we arrived, it was like an entirely new, unique place that provided a custom environment where Michael and team would help us make our vision a reality.

We would be remiss not to mention the care that Delilah puts into making sure our team is comfortable, organized and nourished throughout our shoot days. The days can get long and Delilah is there before we arrive and after we leave to make sure everything is just right. She thinks of everything and simply makes things happen, all with a genuine smile on her face. Delilah is the organizational guru that keeps the ship going in the right direction.

The team at Khachadoorian Photography works so well together on set that there is a palpable unspoken understanding of what is needed for the shot, allowing everyone to act quickly and effectively for all things needed on-set.

We would recommend Khachadoorian Photography to any organization that is looking to have their brand vision realized beyond expectation.”

Erin Griffin, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Riddell

Bryan Housh, Director, Marketing and Creative Services, Riddell

Kelsey Ping, Marketing Operations Manager, Riddell

"Michael's talent is known across our industry as being superb. He and his team are amazing. During the shoot, ideas and directions were traded with ease, and for our product, the images came out flawlessly with brilliant colors and details. He went the extra mile as well when it came to minor adjustments. The studio was a stress free environment and it was just plain fun to be a part of the process from beginning to end."

Zach Den Adel, Production Designer, Stride Rite

"As Art Buyer and Producer I've had the pleasure of working with Khachadoorian on commercial and lifestyle photo shoots; Michael consistently amazes me with the quality of his work and the speed in which he delivers it. The professionalism, hard work, and quite frankly—the fun—that he puts into a job is hard to match. Michael will not fail to deliver. He is one of the truest and humanly alive people I know."

Jeff Steep, Director of Creative Services, Converse Inc.

“I am honored to have worked on several fun branded campaigns with Michael. You simply cannot ask for a better creative than Michael in this industry! HE. IS. THE. BEST. His passion and amazing vision comes through in all of his work. Our clients are always so excited to shoot with Michael again. He is absolutely wonderful to work with! Incredible talent. Thank you again, Michael! Until the next one!”

Sean Elayda, Producer and Casting Manager, Scale Media, Inc.

Fabletics

• Saucony

• Riddell

• DYI

• Kraft

• Converse

• Amazon

• Sony

• Cedars-Sinai

• 24 Hour Fitness

• Burt's Bees

• OMEN BY HP

• WHO WHAT WEAR

• JOCKEY

• Fabletics • Saucony • Riddell • DYI • Kraft • Converse • Amazon • Sony • Cedars-Sinai • 24 Hour Fitness • Burt's Bees • OMEN BY HP • WHO WHAT WEAR • JOCKEY •

MORE ABOUT Michael

your swiss army knife FOR CONTENT CREATION

✔ Soup to nuts: pre-production, location scouting, model selection, shooting and retouching (and everything in between)

✔ Versatile in both stills & video

✔ Highest quality of lighting & equipment

✔ Over two decades of hands-on experience

✔ Excels in lighting subjects both in studio & on location

✔ Expertise in shooting both people & product

Stunning Images. One Photographer. Creative solutions for your most important projects.

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Khachadoorian knows the challenges you face when trying to elevate your brand:

Hiring photographers who only shoot one thing
Hiring super green “creative” photographers who lack technical expertise (leading to additional time & expenses, i.e., lighting tech, additional EQ orders, etc.)
Having to hire a whole separate video crew (when both stills & motion are needed)
Hiring multiple photographers who aren’t versatile for your brand’s campaign (lifestyle vs product /still life)
Working with someone who’s slower than anticipated, and can’t get your entire shot list completed in the allotted time
Working with photographers who lack experience dealing with challenging personalities (both in front and behind the camera)
Working with photographers who aren’t collaborative (difficult) letting their ego get in the way