About Michael Legato

Michael Legato is an accomplished photographer and filmmaker hailing from Pasadena, CA. With a diverse background spanning film, aerospace, and photography, he brings a wealth of experience to his creative endeavors.

Michael's distinctive artistic approach is rooted in his ability to forge genuine connections with his subjects, leading to the unveiling of intimate and often unspoken facets of their character. While he gravitates towards journalistic portraiture, his true passion lies in organically discovering the creative direction that best suits each unique project, collaborating closely with all stakeholders to craft impactful and compelling narratives.

His onset portrait photography has been featured in numerous "Art of" books and served as promotional material for awards and awareness campaigns for the Emancipation, Lion King 2019, & Blade Runner 2049. Notably, his portraiture captured on the film set of "Emancipation" by Apple Original Studios found a prestigious placement in a gallery experience located in Washington D.C. during the Congressional Black Caucus Conference in 2023.

In addition, while working for visual data NASA sub-contractor Mars Scientific, Michael and team won four awards including several group achievement commendations for Space X Parachute & Abort Systems program, as well as the Silver Medal of Achievement for the Hayabusa 2 Reentry data collection over Southern Australia during the pandemic.

Michael is proud to be affiliated with Lapis Fine Press, a renowned provider of museum-quality printing and framing services. His artwork is available for both lease and purchase.

As a self-represented artist, Michael selectively takes on clients due to his commitment to delivering the highest level of creative excellence. To inquire about his availability for your project or the opportunity to acquire his remarkable artwork for your home, please don't hesitate to reach out.