Mike Schneier is a commercial, advertising, and documentary photographer, director, and director of photography based in Los Angeles, California.
Obsessed with capturing the decisive moment, Mike’s work thrives on the unpredictable beauty of everyday life, telling stories through purposeful composition and expressive lighting. Mike has a diverse portfolio that includes both still and moving pictures. His distinctive imagery is guided by his style which brings an immediacy and intimacy to his work, allowing viewers to experience the world through his eyes.
Clients: Chase Bank, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Ford, Volkswagen, Apple, Coke, Verizon, Sony, Best Buy, Microsoft, Prudential, Belkin, Outerknown, Three Olives Vodka, Bushmills Whiskey, Boodles Gin, Teeling Whiskey, Maruchan Ramen, Visit California, Camp Hero NYC, Veneno Inc, Unless.
Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Amazon Studios, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, BBC, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Studio Canal, Rockhard Films, Condé Nast, Arctic Zebra Pictures, Discovery Studios, The History Channel, MTV, Esquire, Channel 4 UK.
2024- IPA Awards “Official Selection” Editorial/Press-Personality - Professional
2023 - Whalebone Magazine “Honorable Mention” Adventure - The Photo Issue
2022- IPA Awards “Honorable Mention” Editorial/Press-Personality - Professional
2022- IPA Awards “Official Selection” Editorial/Press-Personality - Professional
2022- IPA Awards “Official Selection” People/Street Photography - Professional
2021 - Monovisions Black and White Award Winner
2020 - APALA “Off The Clock” Winner
2020 - Featured Photographer in Production Paradise’s “Los Angeles” Showcase Magazine
2019 - Moorpark Film Festival Audience Award Best Music Video
2016 - "June Gloom" at the Rose Room in Venice, CA
2013 - "Travelogues" at the Boardriders club in Los Angeles, CA
