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Westport Event & Lifestyle Photography | awesnap
About
30 Years of Reading the Room.
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Michael Sage
I didn’t learn photography in a studio. I cut my teeth in the dynamic, low-light energy of the nightlife scene over a decade ago. That high-pressure environment gave me a superpower: Instinct.
With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, I understand the rhythm of an event. I know exactly when the energy is about to shift and when the moment is going to happen—so I’m ready to capture it before it’s gone.
Now based in Westport, I bring that technical mastery to private parties and candid lifestyle photography. I don’t interrupt the fun to pose you; I capture the vibe exactly as it feels.
01
Anticipation, Not Reaction
As a DJ, I had to know when the beat would drop. I use that same instinct to be in position before the laugh, the tear, or the dance move happens.
02
Commanding the Chaos
Events are loud and fast. I’m comfortable in the chaos. I know how to direct a crowd and organize family portraits without killing the party vibe.
03
Lighting is a Language
Years in nightlife taught me to master the dark. I balance ambient mood with precision flash to ensure your photos look exactly how the party felt.
Westport, CT
Global Skills
Local Address
30 years in the industry taught me that experience is the only gear that matters. I know how to read a room, manage a timeline, and deliver under pressure.
I chose to plant those roots in Westport. This isn’t just a service territory for me; it’s home. I offer a global standard of photography with the personal accessibility of a neighbor.
My goal is to bridge the gap between ‘high-art’ fashion photography and the reality of a fast-paced event. You shouldn’t have to choose between a photographer who is ‘artsy but slow’ and one who is ‘fast but boring.’
I bring the technical speed to capture the chaos and the artistic eye to make it look intentional. It’s about delivering magazine-quality images of your real life, right here in Connecticut.
