always creating something
I recently found myself in a quandary while organizing the content on this website. In addition to sharing my professional work, I felt it was important to also be a place where I could be creative for the sake of being creative… if that makes sense.
My creative skillset is so broad that the simplest response is, I’m a visual story teller who uses photo, video & digital as their canvAs.
work to be proud of
proud of my MUSIC INDUSTRY past
As a 10-year veteran of the music industry, my projects ranged from scheduling and managing major recording studio sessions to delivering the final audio masters over to manufacturing; hip-hop, pop, jazz, broadway cast recordings, and major motion picture scores, if the project was with one of my teams, I was the guy you could count on to make your project run smoothly.
exciting about my VISUAL STORYTELLING Present
My work brings awareness to powerful nonprofit topics, hospitality & lifestyle locations, podcasts, and the most magical little book Oprah has still yet to discover!
thrilled about my professional future
My projects in the future will be made up of folks who find me along this path. I’m looking for cool people to work with on impactful projects, hence I’m laying a new kind of authenticity on the line.
guard rails off
authenticity on
What you can expect from MichaelLeedy.com is three-fold. If you’re looking for someone to do creative work, my portfolio will get you started. If you’re looking for a little more about who I am, my blog posts and instagram will take you a further. If you’re looking for someone to simply amuse you with witty dialogue and bubbly personality, you’re 100% covered there, too!
My name is Michael Leedy and I’m looking to have fun. You’re welcome to join.
PRODUCING
When you need photo or video as marketing tools to showcase your brand or product but have no idea how to execute it, I’m the guy who brings all the pieces together.
PHOTOGRAPHY
I’m a big believer of telling a story whether that’s with a single image or series of moments frozen in time. My lens focuses on products, architecture, and portraits.
DIRECTING
Once story boards are written, references secured, location(s) scouted, and the time comes to draw the story out of talent, my approach focuses on authenticity.
PROP STYLING
With product photography, showcasing your brand’s best angle is often about the micro-details in the periphery. I follow your vision to place said objects perfectly, “like so.”
PHOTO EDITING
Though I love taking photos, working with a collective means I edit photos for my projects and those of others. Here’s a little secret—it’s all about adjusting the light.
VIDEO EDITING
Once every moment on the shot list is captured, nothing jazzes me up more than stitching A- and B-roll to solidify the message laid out in the story boards.
Music editing
When you invest in creating a compelling video, the last thing you want to do is miss the boat on your music bed. As a music industry veteran, I obsess over these details.
Sound design
In the name of cultivating emotions, another way to bring a viewer intimately closer is by layering in audio elements that enhance the environment being seen.
The power of scroll-stopping visuals is real
With a burning drive to elevate social media lifestyle marketing to be more compelling, engaging and impactful, Michael Leedy’s creative direction, video & photo editing experience could be the solution your brand is needing to jazz up your digital assets.
Check out my latest work
Speak Without Fear Campaign
Urban Resource Institute’s Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) took advantage of the creative space around Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in 2019. #SpeakWithoutFear builds teen leaders who can speak out against relationship abuse and promote active student involvement.
Production Lead, Music Editor
Protect Pets Too Campaign
People and Animals Living Safely (PALS), a leading program of Urban Resource Institute (URI), #ProtectPetsToo focused on increasing the awareness that pets are the hidden victim of domestic violence.
Production Lead, Music Editor, Video Editor
The Morgan State House SS19
Voted “Best in the Capital/Saratoga Region,” The Morgan State House delivers their hospitality honoring European tradition. They cater to travelers looking for a unique experience in an elegant urban setting, with guest rooms beautifully appointed in a classic eclectic style.
Production Lead, Photo Stylist , Photographer, Photo Editor, Video Editor
“You, the Magician” SS19
A collection of positive, thought-provoking reminders, “You, the Magician” invites the reader to remember they they are the creator of their own reality. “As a daily reminder tell yourself this, I believe in myself. I create what I wish,” being one of many potent messages.
Production Lead, Photo Stylist , Photographer, Photo Editor, Video Editor
The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast
After a long history of telling stories visually, American sculptor, painter, photographer, Gregg LeFevre, added audio story telling to his legacy. The Compulsive Storyteller is a series of short personal stories, offering you personal insight into what sculpted the legend himself. What was once just gift for personal friends and strangers that happed to cross his path, is now available to you as well, and it was all inspired by his therapist.
Graphic Designer, Photo Editor, Social Media Community Manager
The holidays are just around the corner
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting with your target audiences is more important than ever to maintain brand relevance and drive brand or product awareness.
The Morgan State House
Escaping to elegance is as easy as a scroll when you follow The Morgan State House over the holiday season. A series of editorial images and festive video shorts offered festive inspirations alongside special holiday gift packages.
Production Lead, Photo Stylist , Photo Editor, Video Editor
“You, the Magician”
You, the Magician ramped up their holiday season with a series of beautiful images, showcasing their unique set of offerings to inspire you to #FollowYourMagic! Oh, what fun it is to give the gift of remembering that we co-create our reality!
Production Lead, Prop Stylist , Photographer, Photo Editor, Video Editor
Connect with me on social
We’re all human, even in the professional world. Follow me on Instagram @MichaelLeedy to keep up with all of the projects, personal, professional, and everything in between. And yes, that includes watering flowers in my swimsuit.
Brands I’ve partnered with
Let’s create something awesome
BEFORE/AFTER
Do you have photos that are too dark, too bright, or too ‘something’ that you wish you could fix? Take a peak at my before and after reel to see to get an idea of how i can help.
METROVENTURE
Prior to the pandemic, when travel was as simple as a train ride. Discover an ‘off the beaten path’ take on food, cocktails, and activities in and around New York City.
EMAIL ME
Sometime the simplest solution is a phone call. Before that, however, I’d love to learn a little bit more about your project. Shoot me an email so we can start the conversion.
CONNECT WITH ME
If you would like to learn a bit more about my professional experience or perhaps to see if we have any connections in common, hope over to my LinkedIn.