About
Glow Optical Photography by renowned celebrity fashion, editorial, and beauty photographer Michael Lawson, is distinguishable by its signature look and expert creative direction.
His work has been featured in many publications such as Paper Magazine, Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine and many more. He and his work has made appearances on Bravo, VH1, HBO and more.
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Based locally in the Baltimore/Washington DC/Virginia metropolitan area, Glow Optical Photography has come to be known as one of the foremost leaders in fashion, editorial, and beauty photography & videography in the US since entering onto the scene in 2010 ― gaining notoriety for producing trend-setting art, signature photography, and expert creative direction.
Michael Lawson, also known through his brand Glow Optical Photography, has consistently challenged conventional status quo with photography and production that has become widely known for their signature and distinguishable “Glow”. Michael’s ubiquitous style is attributed to his mastery of creative coordination, expert manipulation of light, one-of-a-kind versatility, and innate eye for style which has set him apart as a vanguard of progressive photography.
Michael’s work has appeared in editorial features, fashion shows, television shows, and advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of major magazines. He and has worked has appeared on many television networks including Bravo, VH1, BET and more.