Headshots

When seeking a professional headshot, it’s important to consider a headshot photographer in Los Angeles that has an in depth knowledge of the industry and the process to help actors, and clients achieve their vision. Michael Roud specializes in Headshot Photography that includes a collaborative environment that produces phenomenal results. If you are looking to expand your presence and enhance your portfolio it’s important to consider how you or your product should be marketed. Our creative process and experienced team works collaboratively with your vision and goals in mind creating results that get you noticed.

Whether you’re seeking actor headshots, fashion photography, model photography, children’s headshot, or corporate headshots, we work with you to get you the look for the role.  Every client is different and our creative and experienced team treats each shoot uniquely while creating an environment that is fun, relaxed, and creative for you.  Our results have produced and impressed many top agencies and casting directors that notice the detail in our work and how our clients stand out.  Our studio photographs actors, models, students, and other clients in North Hollywood, Downtown LA, Venice, Hollywood, West LA, Beverly Hills, Malibu and the majority of Southern California.  So, if you’re looking for headshot photographers in Los Angeles consider Michael Roud photography, recognized as one of the most elite and respected in the business.  Come into our studio and experience the difference for yourself. Please call the studio cell phone for more information at 808-344-5336 or visit our site at www.michaelroud.com

Music Photography

We work with a variety of Music artists for music photography in Los Angeles.  Photography for musicians is an essential part of our photographic work.  Whether you need band photography or are a solo artist or performer, photography for musicians is an important aspect of our photography studio. 

Having directed a multitude of music videos, Michael has a special relationship with the music community.  Michael has photographed music artists in the genre of Pop, R&B, Rock, Rap, Country, Dance, Jazz, Blues, and many more.  Specializing in Music Headshots, and Album Cover art is just one of the many photography services we provide to musicians.  Some of the bands/artists we’ve collaborated with you might have heard of and many of the artists are up and comers. 

Our studio works with both and treats all of our shoots with the same level of importance and professionalism.  We specialize in band and celebrity music photography, solo artist headshots and music video directing.  Experience our passion for music photography and have memorable music photography or album cover art that is a true and proud portrayal of your music.

Fashion Photography

An important part of our Los Angeles Photography studio is fashion, and beauty photography.  Specializing in fashion modeling and beauty shots, our skills also extend to fitness modeling, body photography, lingerie, swimsuit modeling, and cosmetics.  We give the same attention to individual shoots as we do to large advertising campaigns.  We shoot in studio and on location.  We work directly with modeling agencies to choose models with features and a look that are the most appropriate for each of our clients shoots. 

We’ve worked with seasoned and up and coming models to produce high quality beauty and fashion shots.  Since we work closely with modeling agencies on a regular basis our studio has the experience and knowledge in helping you produce and photograph your own modeling portfolio which will then be placed on a Zed or Comp Card. 

Our images are distinct, focused and glamorous in style and texture.  All the photos we shoot can be used for Zed and comp cards for your modeling portfolio. We cater to both Male and Female models’ and their needs.  For clothing designers and apparel company’s we shoot and can design full look books.  Recognized for our style and attention to individual detail, we aim to capture all of our clients’ ultimate vision.   Whether you are an advertising agency, clothing designer, talent agency, modeling agency, or aspiring model, we will work with you to create the perfect results. 

Children Headshots and Family Photography

Our Studio is also known for its focus on Children’s headshots or kid headshots for young actors and also family photography.  If you’re looking for a professional digital photography to capture your child’s vibrant and natural look for roles or are simply looking to capture the wholesome and warm atmosphere that your family has, our experience in Actor headshot photography directly applies. 

Your family shots will be natural and are aimed to bring to the world the bond and warmth your family shares.  Our goal will be to capture those timeless moments of your family to be shared over and over again. When choosing out of the many photographers in LA, Our studio offers affordable prices for both family portraits and individual headshots, and we can shoot at a desired location and in our spacious studio.  Our creative team would love to host you at our studio or travel on location to a desired spot of your choice.  Our headshot photography and experienced staff would love for you to come and see the personal touch and detailed approach we pursue to satisfy all of our clients. 

Some of our recent photography sessions have been in downtown la, and the South Bay and Orange County including such cities and towns of Southern California as, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Arcadia, Anaheim, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Pales Verdes, Torrance, Long Beach, San Pedro.

Commercial and Advertising Photography

Michael Roud’s self starter mentality and passion for photography influenced him to found the production company, Aloha Media Productions in 2005.  In 2011 AMP merged with Michael Roud Productions, creating an in house advertising and production company.  Michael Roud Productions has photographed large ad campaigns, commercials, music videos, promo spots, and websisodes for some of the largest commercial businesses in the country.  More of Michael Roud’s advertising photography, music video directing, and advertising campaigns can be viewed at http://www.mroud.com.  Michael Roud has been a business owner and entrepreneur for over ten years.  Having this experience as a business owner and working with Fortune 500 companies has provided Michael Roud with a deep insight of the business and corporate world, which has allowed him to be a leading commercial photographer. 

Specializing in each client’s needs Michael Roud Photography produces executive headshots, editorial and business photos, along with advertising and marketing kits.  Michael Roud’s career has taken him around the globe and has exposed him to different cultures and backgrounds.  Because of these experiences he has become not just a fashion and headshot photographer, but a photographer of people.  This insight and confidence allows our studio to capture clean, natural looks for business and commercial clients that reflects an edge and level of success for each of our clients.  Ranking among the best commercial photographers In LA, we translate the same work and passion for actor’s headshots into your business needs.  For your next professional business portrait consider a Los Angeles Photographer for commercial and editorial shots to give you and your business the success it needs.

Lifestyle and Fitness

Our studio is well known for lifestyle and fitness photography.  Having worked with fitness models and trainers to develop catalogs and headshots for portfolios we have a great understanding of the body and how to use light to produce appealing and flattering photo’s that will show each models’ inner and outer features.  If you feel like you’re in the best condition of your life and you want to use body shots for your acting portfolio or you are a fitness instructor that needs to use your images to expand your business, our creative team will custom design your shoot. 

With fitness and lifestyle photography we shoot on location to capture real life settings and also have vast resources in our studio to create the proper environment for your shots.  Fitness model photography is another specialization for our studio so choosing the right Los Angeles Photographer is key to getting that awesome shot that captures both body and soul through the lens. 

Come see our studios in North Hollywood to experience the next standard of Headshot and Model photography. 

Landscape and Photojournalism

Michael Roud’s documentary, commercial, and narrative filmmaking has taken him to such locations as Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam and Hawaii.  Michael Roud’s film and photography is distributed worldwide and his images from these captivating places have been used by clients such as Lifestyle Magazine, CBS and Fox. 

Using special photographic techniques with Nikon and Canon photographic equipment, Michael captures landscapes and photojournalistic images in their full magnitude and grandeur.  His travel photography has been published worldwide and featured in many of the top magazines and travel publications.  Having studied urban design and architectural photography in Los Angeles, Michael Roud captures images that tell stories behind the plain eye.   Combining lighting, composition and subject, Michael’s aim is to capture the relationship man shares with his environment. 

Los Angeles is a vast and beautiful setting and our team has been fortunate enough to explore the many beautiful settings it has to offer. We travel on location and our photojournalistic background gives us an edge in creating the story our clients are searching to tell.

For architecture and landscape photography, choose a Los Angeles Photographer that has real life experience and a Photojournalistic background to bring your vision to fruition.

Directorial Work

Since moving to Los Angeles In February of 2007, Michael Roud has contributed his skills as a photographer and a director on three feature films, numerous commercials, music videos, shorts and television pilots.  He wrote and directed the dark comedy, entitled “Black Cadillac,” which premiered in July 2011 at the LA Shorts Fest, and is currently in the festival circuit, recently playing at the Costa Rica International Film Festival. 

In September, Michael directed two music videos, one of which became YouTube’s #1 Most Viewed video, and both went on to have more than one million views within a day of their launch, making the artist, Viennie V, an instant International sensation. 

In March Michael Roud appeared on a show on Lifestyle Network, which showcased his unique photographic work with actor headshots and people photography.  Michael and our team feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to both photograph actor headshots, editorial campaigns, and film such talents as Michael Madsen, Jessie McCartney, David Carradine, Brandon Routh, to name a few. Michael Roud enjoys working with talent in a fun and creative atmosphere, from high profile celebrities to up and coming talented individuals.  He feels truly thankful for where he is today.