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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · 4d

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: @ilfordandfuji face — I never get tired of it. I used to be allergic to cats, but Russian Blues are hypoallergenic… and now I’m completely in love with this boy. 💙

#RussianBlue #CatLove #CatPortrait #PhotographersLife

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jul 3

The Days of Punk captures a movement that became more than music, punk sparked a culture of rebellion, DIY art, and zine publishing that stretched far beyond NYC.

See how punk exploded: shorturl.at/5gDk4

#DaysofPunk #PunkCulture #ZineScene #DIYRevolution

Punk’s Influence on Independent Publishing and Zine Culture

At its core, punk fostered a DIY ethos that encouraged people to create on their own terms. That spirit fueled an explosion of grassroots...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jul 2

In an age of filters and automation, the real challenge is knowing when to resist. Sometimes, simplicity is the boldest choice.

Find the beauty in restraint: shorturl.at/lCvPO

When Less is More: Stripping Down to Find the Real Shot

In the digital age of instant everything, it’s easy to complicate a photograph with filters, presets, elaborate lighting setups, and layer...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jul 1

VENICE, CA, JUNE 18, 2025: Always love seeing how collectors display my work. This set ended up in a client’s exercise room, hope it keeps the motivation strong! 😄

#ArtCollector #ArtistLife #MichaelGrecco #PhotographyDisplay #CreativeSpaces

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 30

Photography has evolved from mug shots to meaningful art. The line between fine art and commercial work demands constant balance, creativity vs. client needs.

Learn how photographers navigate both: shorturl.at/LZz63

#Photography #VisualStorytelling #ArtAndCommerce
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The Intersection of Fine Art and Commercial Photography

Photography has evolved from a utilitarian tool—once used to capture police mug shots—into a dynamic medium of expression. The intersecti...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 26

So happy for my new gallerist, Meredith Fleischer, on the fantastic article about her success in Downtown Magazine! She’s been amazing to work with, an absolute rockstar (literally)! I even got a little mention in the piece. 😄

📖 shorturl.at/MoEk3
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Meredith Fleischer

Holding her first camera to her eye at age six, Meredith Fleischer was on her way to her future career in fine art photography.”By the time I was 13, I had my 35 mm Fuji point-and-shoot camera, and I ...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 24

SANTA MONICA, CA, MAY 19, 2025: Honored to be featured in Music Minds Magazine. Amazing how each project shifts how people see your work. Feels like I’m back to being a music photographer—and I’m loving it.

📸 by Heather Koepp

#MusicPhotography #MichaelGrecco #MusicMindsMagazine

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 6

VENICE, CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025: More scenes from The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (@gentlemansride). Grateful to be part of the community. Here’s a look at more of the people, bikes, and moments that made it special!

Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 6

VENICE, CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025: The tenth Annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. I was late on the fundraising aspect of this, but here is the link: gfolk.me/michaelgrecco

There were 650 riders, and LA has now taken the world lead in fundraising for the @movember Foundation.

Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 4

These guys were friends (’Til Tuesday) back in the day. We used to hang out. I have seen Aimee out in LA since, but I have not seen the boys in 40 years. It was a great reunion. They still have it, and Aimee’s voice is as amazing as always!!

Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 3

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1984: So when I shot this image, I could have never guessed that Bozo the Clown got elected. But here we are!

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Jun 2

DTLA, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Oops, I did it again. This time, with the very talented tattoo artist Aimi Tran working out of the Bike Shed Moto Club. It was a piece of artwork I saw in a restaurant in London, got the permission of the artist, Jenny Liz Rome, and now it adorns my left arm as a half sleeve!

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · May 27

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, MAY 16, 2025, With my gallerist and friend, Paris Chong, at the 100 Years of Leica event. There is nothing like motorcycle helmet hair!!

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · May 23

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, MAY 16, 2025: The pre-Cruel World Fest, a private event at Leica Gallery LA with DEVO. It was nice to give them prints from their very first show of their very first tour in 1978. Just a little gap in time, but I was bearing gifts!

Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Apr 29

Cross-Atlantic Punk was less a movement with a single origin and more a simultaneous eruption of rebellion on both sides of the ocean. Comparing the punk scenes during this time reveals how each channeled its own brand of resistance.

Read the full story: shorturl.at/FKuz1

A Comparison of UK vs. US Punk Scenes in the 70s and 80s

Cross-Atlantic Punk was less a movement with a single origin and more a simultaneous eruption of rebellion on both sides of the ocean...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Apr 28

Manual mode offers photographers the opportunity to slow down and engage fully, learning to control your camera completely rather than letting it make creative decisions for you.

Learn why manual mode matters: shorturl.at/qEeXn

Manual Mode: Learning to Control Your Camera Completely

In an age of instant gratification and automated everything—from smart TVs to AI-assisted cameras—there’s a quiet power in going back to...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Apr 25

In the late 1970s, as punk exploded in New York’s underground scene and echoed across cities from Boston to Berlin. The legacy of Talking Heads within this wave is undeniable.

Revisit the art-punk wave that reshaped music: shorturl.at/42uXZ

The Legacy of Talking Heads in the Art-Punk Movement

In the late 1970s, the legacy of Talking Heads within this wave is undeniable. As punk exploded in New York’s underground scene across...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Apr 24

Chasing shadows is at the heart of mastering silhouette photography, where storytelling is reduced to its purest visual elements—light, shape, and contrast.

Master the art of shadows — read the blog: shorturl.at/AW8ws

Chasing Shadows: Mastering Silhouette Photography

Chasing shadows is at the heart of mastering silhouette photography, where storytelling is reduced to its purest visual elements—light...

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Schnitzel @schnitzel63.bsky.social · Apr 22

The Lords Of The New Church - Method to our madness , live at the Rockpalast, Markthalle Hamburg 26.02.1985
I was lucky to be at this concert. It was the second time I saw them live.

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Schnitzel @schnitzel63.bsky.social · Apr 21

Sex Pistols - Seventeen , live in Stockholm 1977

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Apr 3

The rise of Synth-Punk took the raw, DIY ethos of early punk and fused it with synthesizers, creating a new wave of rebellion.

Learn more about the evolution of Synth-Punk: shorturl.at/RAimd

The Rise of Synth-Punk: From The Human League to Today

The rise of Synth-Punk took the raw, DIY ethos of early punk and fused it with synthesizers, creating a new wave of rebellion...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Apr 3

Lens choices play a crucial role in shaping a photographer’s vision, and finding the right focal length for your subject is just as important as mastering lighting, focus, and aperture settings.

Learn how to select the best focal length for your subjects: shorturl.at/QMIoz

Lens Choices Decoded: Finding the Right Focal Length

Lens choices play a crucial role in shaping a photographer’s vision, and finding the right focal length for your subject is just as...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Apr 1

The TheB-52's unique journey through music began in one of the most unexpected places for a punk-adjacent band — Athens, Georgia. Their first gig, a 1977 house party, set the stage for a sound that defied conventions.

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The B-52’s Unique Journey Through Music

The B-52’s unique journey through music began in one of the most unexpected places for a punk-adjacent band—Athens, Georgia. Their first...

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Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Mar 29

Now Open! @lacenterofphoto online print #auction! I’ve donated this print, which you can now bid on via @artsy! Place your bid: rebrand.ly/aaac0d #lacp #lacphoto

Michael Grecco @grecco.com · Mar 27

Just a reminder: You can watch my past movie, Naked Ambition: An R-Rated Look at an X-Rated Industry, for free on @plutotvca.bsky.social. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it, so please let me know what you think!

Watch now: shorturl.at/euJEN