About Knight Studios
Michael Knight founded Knight Studios in 1985 with the vision to provide the world’s best photography and film to his clients. Knight Studios specialises in commercial and advertising photography, film direction and editing.
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Michael Knight – Founder
Michael is a multi-award winning professional photographer who has been mastering his craft over the last thirty years. He has filmed just about everything – underground, underwater, in the air, on top of buildings, celebrities, ordinary folk, plates of food – and, of course, he is also a magician in the studio.
Michael started taking pictures as a teenager when his father bought him his first SLR, a Nikon FM. He processed his own film in the darkroom, concentrating mainly on black and white.
From there he moved into shooting slide film and colour negative. Michael’s career began as an assistant to a professional photographer which continued until he secured his own clients.
Michael’s enthusiasm for capturing great images grew when he realised he had natural ability and a passion for the craft of capturing the perfect image. His strength is in lighting, getting a performance from talent and genuine long lasting relationships with his clients. He was one of the pioneers to join the digital revolution and, being a tech-minded creative, has studied everything and anything to do with shooting and processing digital images.
Michael gains great satisfaction from sharing his knowledge with his team and clients ensuring that their knowledge and passion for photography and film is nurtured.
Knight Sudio’s and Michael Knight has been a valuable partner to our agency for many years. We have worked closely with Michael who has delivered exceptional photography for our business. Whether it is a product shoot, capturing company culture or images for a campaign – he has always brought out the essence of what we have needed to share and represent. He is a true professional and I wouldn’t consider anyone else when it comes to high quality photography for every aspect in our agency.
Di Wilson
I highly recommend Michael Knight for his exceptional photography skills. He brings a unique creative vision to every project, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, and a talent for capturing compelling moments. A pleasure to work with, Michael strikes the perfect balance between creativity and meeting client expectations.
Kayleigh Cameron
I have worked with Michael on a number of projects and he has always delivered excellent work. His knowledge and expertise are always a welcome addition to any shoot that we work on together. He is also easy going and always happy to accommodate a last minute request which sometimes happens on set. Also having his own studio to work from is a big plus.
Mark Royappen
Creative
I have worked with Michael throughout my career spanning 30 years, he is still my go to partner for producing world class photography, we have worked on many global, blue chip clients together and I can openly say he is the best in the business.
(Previously Managing Director OwenKessel Leo Burnett)
Vaughan Owen
CoFounder
Michael creates magic with his hands-on approach in finding the perfect angle, lighting and setting to ultimately enhance and capture our food images. We’ve entrusted Michael with our brands food photography for over 15 years and would highly recommend him.
Yolandi Hedder
I’ve known Michael for close to 15 years now and his ability is incredible. Whether it’s shooting in studio, small products, big products, cars, bikes food & beverages, people, locations – it doesn’t matter Michael understands the requirements of delivering outstanding pictures and he never ceases to impress. His knowledge, understanding and investment in the latest equipment all speaks to his fastidious and dedication to his craft. Not withstanding that he’s a helluva nice guy too.
