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.

Arcadia Renovation by Luster Custom Homes

By Michael Baxter | Published February 25, 2013

Long-time client Tanner Luster called me up for a new assignment. The task at hand was to photograph an extensive renovation in the Arcadia area of Phoenix. I took a slightly different approach to my lighting, purposely letting the windows overexpose several stops. The reason was to emphasize the way the home harnessed natural light.

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Creativa Speed Dating 2013

By Michael Baxter | Published February 20, 2013

Thanks to Jeff Noble I was able to attend Creativa’s 2013 Speed Dating, where commercial photographers are paired with creative ad agency reps, to show off their work. This time I was representing BaxterNoble.com, my consortium with fellow photographer Jeff Noble. Below is a shot by of the evening by photographer Dana Hastings/Dafire https://www.facebook.com/photosbydafire Thanks [...]

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TenPoint5 Barre Studio in Tempe

By Michael Baxter | Published February 7, 2013

I just to work again with talented designer, Sarah Loukota, who originally introduced me to the team at Vestar. This time the project was a bit smaller, but fun nonetheless. We photographed the new TenPoint5 Barre Studio in the heart of Tempe.

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Extensive Remodel by Icelandic Duo at K & I Homes

By Michael Baxter | Published January 31, 2013

It had been several years since I worked with the Icelandic Architect/Interior Designer couple, Kristjan & Inga Sigurdsson. They have an incredible sense of modern style, which shows in every detail of their home. This residence was such an extensive remodel, that it appeared to be a brand new build from the ground up. After [...]

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’80s FLW Style Home by Architect Will Bruder

By Michael Baxter | Published January 30, 2013

I worked with Realtor Kelly Judy of Mesa Verde Real Estate, to showcase this classic custom residence by Valley Architect, Will Bruder. It had a Frank Lloyd Wright influence to it, and was designed back in the ’80s.

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