Michael Leckie

Michael Leckie is a photographer based in London, whose ability to work in, and adapt to, wide-ranging styles and subject requests have seen him work with some of the biggest names in music, fashion, designers and politicians.

Originally from Belfast, Michael’s love of photography led him to study photography at the University of Westminster in London, where he graduated with 1st class honours. Michael’s approach to photography is that it should be spectacular and show its subject in the best possible light. He is instrumental in the planning process of each and every shoot, and helps his subjects decide on a theme and style if needed particularly for bands and models.

Recent projects include a circus-themed shoot with dancers from the Royal Ballet, covering the Royal Variety performance and shoots for Elle Magazine, Columbia Records and Warner Music. Along side work for the RNID and Whizz-Kidz

Michael is also a seasoned live music photographer, with a portfolio of official press images from events like Glastonbury and Offset Festival, and gig reportage with bands like Bombay Bicycle Club, The Futureheads, Mick Jones and Billy Bragg.

Above all he is professional and efficient. His work also includes event and reportage photography. Michael has worked with some of the biggest celebrities and public figures in the UK, including shoots with London mayor Boris Johnson, pop stars Michael Buble and Katherine Jenkins and R&B superstar Toni Braxton. He works quickly and is friendly and approachable, ideal for putting his subjects at ease and getting the best out of them.

• Penny Smith inspired him to be a photographer
• His photo taken of Bombay Bicycle Club live at a gig is an example of her inspiration in some of his work- this photo has gone all over the world
• He has a style that they come to him for
• A in Art- he thought he wanted to be a painter but the darkroom is what started his love for photography
• He dropped out of photography for a bit to work in interiors as he lost so much money building sets and such
• At university, he photographed bands playing at gigs for fifty pounds a night

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