Michael Lacorcia

Creative Director | Multimedia Producer

A sleek professional workspace featuring a high-end mirrorless camera body with a cinema lens and a compact cinema-grade video monitor, all arranged neatly beside a minimalist laptop on a matte black desk. The desk sits in front of a large window overlooking a softly blurred modern cityscape. Late afternoon natural light pours in, creating a gentle gradient across the equipment and subtle reflections on the lens glass. The mood is focused and aspirational, suggesting meticulous creative direction. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field that keeps the camera and laptop razor sharp while the background fades into smooth bokeh, emphasizing precision and professionalism in photo and video production.

Portfolio Overview

A concise look at my creative direction, production work, and trusted client collaborations.

About

Creative direction that moves

A streamlined portfolio for fast decisions: explore my latest directing reel, selected photo and video work, and the core services I offer brands, agencies, and artists looking for concept-to-delivery creative production.

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A refined portfolio showcase concept where three large, frameless prints of striking still photographs float on a dark gallery wall, while a nearby ultra-thin display screen shows an abstracted video interface with blurred thumbnails and subtle play icons, avoiding any readable text. The floor is polished concrete, reflecting soft glows from recessed ceiling lights. The lighting is a mix of focused gallery spotlights on the prints and a gentle ambient wash around the screen, creating a sophisticated, museum-like mood. Photographic realism, captured from an eye-level perspective with strong leading lines drawing the viewer toward the wall, symbolizing the integration of high-end photography and video work in a curated, professional portfolio.
A polished studio scene featuring a professional video camera mounted on a sturdy tripod, aimed at a neutral seamless backdrop with a subtle gradient from light grey to charcoal. Around it, a softbox on a boom arm, an LED panel with barn doors, and a neatly folded reflector hint at a versatile lighting setup. Clean cable runs and carefully positioned gear underscore meticulous planning. Soft, controlled studio lighting creates gentle, wraparound illumination with delicate shadows that reveal the textures of metal, rubber grips, and fabric. Photographic realism, shot at a slightly low angle with a moderate depth of field, conveying a calm, controlled, and highly professional production environment suitable for both photography and video work.
A cinematic editing suite centered on a wide, ultra-thin monitor displaying an abstract arrangement of glowing video timelines and color grading wheels, intentionally blurred to avoid legible text. Below, a low-profile keyboard, control surface with smooth dials, and studio headphones rest on a dark walnut desk. The scene is lit primarily by the monitor’s cool, ambient glow, complemented by a subtle warm accent light from the side, creating a high-contrast, moody atmosphere. Photographic realism, captured from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle, with sharp focus on the control surface and gentle falloff toward the background, evoking the intensity and precision of high-end post-production for both photo and video projects.
A clean, single-page website mockup displayed on a slim, modern monitor and a tablet lying beside it, both screens showing a non-legible layout of large imagery blocks for video and photo sections, plus subtle icon-style placeholders hinting at client logos without actual text. The devices rest on a pale wood desk with a small, sculptural desk lamp casting warm, directional light, balanced by cool ambient daylight from an unseen window. The scene feels orderly and contemporary. Photographic realism, captured from a three-quarter overhead angle with moderate depth of field, emphasizing the harmony between design, content, and professional presentation for a Creative Director’s portfolio.

Services

An elegant flat lay of carefully arranged photo and video production tools on a seamless charcoal-grey backdrop: a full-frame camera with a prime lens, a compact drone, a gimbal, a clapperboard, color checker, and a neatly coiled XLR cable. A slim external SSD and minimalist notebook add a hint of workflow planning. Soft, diffused studio lighting from above creates clean, shadowed contours and crisp highlights on metal and glass surfaces. The atmosphere is organized and deliberate, reflecting a Creative Director’s structured process. Photographic realism with a top-down composition, balanced and symmetrical, leaving generous negative space around the edges for potential overlay elements in a clean, modern portfolio layout.

Creative direction and video production, from concept and scripting through on-set leadership, crew coordination, and delivery of broadcast-ready edits.

A sleek professional workspace featuring a high-end mirrorless camera body with a cinema lens and a compact cinema-grade video monitor, all arranged neatly beside a minimalist laptop on a matte black desk. The desk sits in front of a large window overlooking a softly blurred modern cityscape. Late afternoon natural light pours in, creating a gentle gradient across the equipment and subtle reflections on the lens glass. The mood is focused and aspirational, suggesting meticulous creative direction. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field that keeps the camera and laptop razor sharp while the background fades into smooth bokeh, emphasizing precision and professionalism in photo and video production.

Stills and motion photography for campaigns, editorials, and brands, including location scouting, lighting design, and post-production oversight.