Michael Redford

"Marketing for Families & Children"

In the early 1980’s Michael began studying, developing and refining his photographic and business management techniques, which are now at the height of photographic industry standards. In a relatively short period of time, utilizing the marketing systems and sales strategies that are discussed in-depth during his seminars, Michael turned a small studio into a Super-studio that consistently grosses over one million dollars per year.

His portrait awards have now come from every level of the industry. Michael’s work has been featured in the PPA Loan collection and Showcase books. He continues annually to win awards in national, regional and state competitions including Photographer of the Year (Triangle Photographers Association). His accomplishments include the Photographic Craftsman, Master of Photography degrees and PPA certification. He has also been selected for the prestigious Kodak “Pro Team”. Michael is currently one of only 13 Kodak “Mentors” He has also recently been awarded the new Approved Photographic Instructor designation.

Michael has photographed many celebrities from the entertainment and sports industries, including Faith Hill, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Cosby, Kenny Rodgers, George Carlin, Luther Van Dross, Arnold Palmer, Dan Marino, Robin Williams, Bette Midler, Christina Anquilera, Joe Montana, and many others.

Some of Michael’s most fulfilling career rewards come from his loyal and growing portrait client base. The financial rewards from his photography and business management techniques have made Redford Photography one of the most successful portrait studios in the country.

His lecture programs are based on a great deal of day-to-day, client-involved knowledge. Unique and highly successful marketing, sales, and business management systems are shared in a down-to-earth, and humorous presentation.

Michael has blazed the trail and taken many arrows. He now has the tried-and-true map to portrait studio success. In his seminars he openly, and honestly shares in-depth, highly specialized knowledge that only experience and the resulting wisdom can provide.