ABOUT Mychal
**Mychal Watts** Professional Entertainment Photographer
**About Mychal:**
Mychal Watts is a seasoned entertainment photographer and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After serving our great nation, Mychal's journey led him to the vibrant streets of New York City, where he honed his craft and carved a niche for himself in the world of Entertainment photography.
**Professional Journey:**
Mychal's passion for photography blossomed during his tenure at Box One, a prestigious professional photo lab in New York City. Here, he earned the distinguished title of Master Black and White and Color Technician, showcasing his exceptional technical skills and artistic flair.
It was during this time that Mychal crossed paths with renowned entertainment photographers such as John Bellisimo and Kevin Mazur. Under Kevin Mazur's mentorship, Mychal flourished as a t echnical advisor, assistant, and second shooter, contributing to Kevin Mazur Photography and eventually making his mark in the exhilarating realm of entertainment photography.
**About Mychal:**
Mychal Watts is a seasoned entertainment photographer and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After serving our great nation, Mychal's journey led him to the vibrant streets of New York City, where he honed his craft and carved a niche for himself in the world of Entertainment photography.
**Defining Moment:**
Mychal's journey took an electrifying turn when Celebrity Photographer Kevin Mazur entrusted him with capturing the essence of a George Clinton and the Funkadelics concert at Central Park. The images from this memorable event graced the pages of Rolling Stone magazine, igniting Mychal's passion for entertainment photography.
**Professional Achievements:**
Mychal's talent and dedication have propelled him to cover prestigious events such as the Sundance Film Festival, Grammys, Oscars, and exclusive after-parties. Mychal’s Client list consists of Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Aretha Franklyn, P. Diddy (Bad Boy Records) and others. His work has adorned the galleries of Getty Images and WireImage, showcasing his versatility and unparalleled quality across various genres.
**Philanthropic Endeavors:**
Beyond the glitz and glamour of entertainment photography, Mychal is deeply committed to giving back to his community. As the Director of Photography Services for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, he has produced poignant photographic compilations honoring those who have sacrificed for our country.
**Current Focus:**
Based in the heart of New York City, Mychal's current focus lies in creative portraiture, fashion editorials, beauty photography, and actor headshots. He remains an esteemed contributor and stringer photographer at Getty Images/WireImage, capturing moments that transcend time and inspire audiences worldwide.
**Connect with Mychal:**
Explore Mychal's captivating portfolio and connect with him for your next photography project at [Website Link].
**Professional Achievements:**
Mychal's talent and dedication have propelled him to cover prestigious events such as the Sundance Film Festival, Grammys, Oscars, Tribeca Film Festival, Red Carpets and exclusive after-parties and others. His work has adorned the galleries of Getty Images and WireImage, showcasing his versatility and unparalleled quality across various genres.
**Philanthropic Endeavors:**
Beyond the glitz and glamour of entertainment photography, Mychal is deeply committed to giving back to his community. As the Director of Photography Services for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, he has produced poignant photographic compilations honoring those who have sacrificed for our country.
**Current Focus:**
Based in the heart of New York City, Mychal's current focus lies in creative portraiture, fashion editorials, beauty photography, and actor headshots. He remains an esteemed contributor and stringer photographer at Getty Images/WireImage, capturing moments that transcend time and inspire audiences worldwide.
**Connect with Mychal:**
Website: MychalWattsPhoto.com
E-Mail: Mychal929@gmail.com
