Author Archives: Michael Baxter

Michael Baxter, Baxter Imaging LLC specializes in architectural and interior photography for advertising, design portfolio, award competition, and editorial assignment nationwide. He has been featured in Sources + Design, Advanced Photoshop U.K., Photoshop User Magazine, the Professional Photoshop Book, and Popular Photography. His work has been selected for NAPP Editor’s Choice 13 times since 2008, and has been published in numerous design-related editorials and advertisements. His staging, lighting, composition, and perspective techniques are precise, resulting in a clean image that captures the essence of a space in high resolution detail. Michael approaches each assignment with enthusiasm and a deep respect for the clients who commission his work. He is also highly involved in the photographic community, as a boardmember of the Phoenix Chapter of ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers), Photo Editor of AIAP (Association of Independent Architectural Photographers), member of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals), Adobe Photographers Directory, Creativa, IAAP (International Association of Architectural Photographers), and creator of the website A Collection of Arizona’s Finest Architectural Photographers, a carefully selected group of artists who demand the highest quality from themselves.

Peter Thomas Design + Creative Leather

By Michael Baxter | Published February 21, 2012

This is one of my favorite images from yesterday’s shoot on Mummy Mountain. The modern bed is a collaborative piece by Peter Thomas Designs and Creative Leather. The mountainside made for a dramatic and unexpected backdrop. It was a full day of photographing custom furniture at a private residence, with Peter Moosbrugger (Peter Thomas Designs), [...]

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Modern art by Sharon Fannin (ASID), Fannin Interiors

By Michael Baxter | Published February 10, 2012

I recently worked with Sharon Fannin (ASID), Fannin Interiors, to photograph a modern master bath in Paradise Valley. It was a challenge to accurately capture the monochromatic tones of the gray slate walls, while retaining color in the greenish-brown flooring. We sat and processed the images together in order to get the color spot on. [...]

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A Wedding at Villa Sienna

By Michael Baxter | Published February 6, 2012

Morgan & Abbey Nichols, producers of “The Story is Told” wedding films, asked me to assist in producing a wedding video at Villa Sienna. The location was very photogenic and made for a striking backdrop. It’s been some time since I worked a wedding, but it was quite enjoyable…and of course I couldn’t leave without [...]

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New John Brooks Ad

By Michael Baxter | Published January 30, 2012

This image was captured several months ago, along with the modern vignette. Both have been used for John Brooks print ads. The space is one of many vignettes at the showroom.

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Infiniti Dealership

By Michael Baxter | Published January 13, 2012

This image of the Infiniti Dealership was the first opportunity I’ve had to use my telescopic mast at evening, along with my lighting equipment. The stability of the unit is a fair trade off for the weight, resulting in a tack sharp image during a relatively long exposure.

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