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Karl Meyer Film and Photography
- Manhattan Beach, CA
- Photographer
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $200 and up
Overview
Karl catches the moment! Karl has been in hiding; not doing a lot of gigs outside of working at MTV, Discovery, and Fox for over 30 years. He's well trained, studied film and photography at the USC Film School and Pasadena's Art Center College of Design. Hire Karl, he has a special talent of finding those magical photogenic moments you'll say "wow" to.
19 Reviews
Karl was so accommodating and followed my instructions. He made all my guests feel special. I just wished that there were more of the clearer photos and that he could have initiated more on the group pictures. There was no family picture taken and I guess I forgot because I was so distracted with all that's happening around me already. All in all, he was very nice anyways. I might book his service again.
Photographer
Would give 10 stars if I could!
Drone Photographer, Photographer
I will book Karl again. He was extremely professional and on time. All out images looked Awesome. Thanks again Karl
Photographer
Karl did an excellent job! Takes amazing photos, fast editing, and very easy to work with. He has a great sense of expression in his photography. Thanks so much.
Photographer
Karl was awesome! He arrived early and was very professional and alert. He made me and my family feel comfortable. All my guest enjoyed him aswell and had nothing but good things to say about him. I would definitely use him again!
Drone Photographer, Photographer
Karl was fantastic at my birthday celebration at Casa Madera in West Hollywood! His photos were amazing, capturing all the special moments with such skill. What's more, he was so friendly and easygoing, making everyone feel at ease. Working with Karl was a joy, and I'm so grateful for the beautiful memories he helped create. Thank you, Karl, for your talent and for being a part of my celebration.
Headshot Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Video Services, Photographer
We contracted with Karl Meyer Photography to cover our milestone birthday event weekend. Karl's keen eye and focus captured it all. He combined
his ground video video skills along with his drone piloting expertise to deliver some amazing visual perspectives. He was also quick to capture the special still photo moments! Karl edited all with our favorite music and turned it into a world class production! Everyone who sees the video is blown away. I give Karl Meyer Photography the highest recommendation!!!
Drone Photographer, Video Services, Videographer, Photographer
Karl has an incredible eye for photography. I would even go so far as to say it’s his calling. His professionalism is unparalleled compared to others we have used for such occasions in the past. He kept the mood alive for the party we hosted. It’s one thing to smile for a picture but he had us belly laughing. Made for some incredible memories we refuse to part with. Genuinely impressed by this persons soul to instill good energy and capture it in the same foul swoop. We will be pursuing Karl for more drone work in the future. Thank you for being such a kindred spirit. We are truly grateful to you and will continue recommending you to those who need a professional.
Drone Photographer, Video Services, Photographer
Wedding Photographer
As a photojournalist, he captured incredible candid moments and spontaneous pictures, that far-surpassed our expectations. He brought our dream wedding vision to life. He paid close attention to detail. Both video and pictures were uniquely captivating. artistic, creative and visionary. Keen eye for storytelling. With originality and fluency, he showcased the joy and energy of our wedding flawlessly. His style is incredibly unique. He provided a polished gallery of our wedding from beginning to end. An artist with mindful awareness capturing the “humanity of the moment”.
Portrait Photographer, Videographer, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Videographer
I booked a very last minute photo shoot for some headshots I needed and they turned out great! He edited them really fast and made sure I got a chance to look at them right after they were taken. The best headshots I’ve ever gotten and I can’t wait to book him again in the future.
Headshot Photographer, Videographer
We asked Karl to capture the memory of our family gathering over Christmas and my brother’s 50th birthday. It was the second time we engaged Karl to take our family photos; he’s so lovely to work with, great with our kids and the end result was just stunning - again. We would highly recommend Karl!
Photographer
Let’s get one thing clear… KARL IS AN INCREDIBLE PHOTOGRAPHER! He graciously stepped into the roll of photographer and attended my niece/nephew baptism as well as a Christmas party. He did a phenomenal job!
Afraid don’t have a good angle? Fear not for he will prove you wrong. He took a picture of me that made it look like my jawline reflected that of a Greek God, when I’m reality I have a borderline double chin. Karl has my highest recommendation!
Photographer
Parents never know how a photo shoot will go with little ones especially when Santa is involved. From the moment we arrived at Karl's house and saw Beach Santa Steve sitting in front of the cozy fireplace, my daughter was absolutely captivated by the magic of Santa and the festive setting. Karl captured the most beautiful photos of Santa with my daughter sitting on the floor eating cookies, reading a holiday book together, waving hello out the front door and of course whispering into Santa's ear her wish list. My daughter loved every moment and never became antsy or impatient and I credit both Karl and Steve's calm and warm disposition. We will treasure these photos forever! I highly, highly recommend!
Portrait Photographer
Karl proved to be an excellent photographer and editor of a recent trip to Central Europe (Romania, Moldova & Transnistria) I took with him. He has an excellent eye for poignant moments, sweeping landscapes and timeless historic places and monuments. Karl’s skills span still, video and drone shots. He is also able to edit and package his material into uplifting and moving clips. I’d recommend Karl for all of your professional photographic needs.
Drone Photographer, Headshot Photographer, Video Services, Videographer, Photographer
Wow wow wow! If you’re looking for quality photography, easy going demeanor and great service…. Karl is your guy! Every event - holiday pictures come out clear, vibrant and genuinely beautiful.
Photographer
Karl has the unique ability to capture incredible stills, from professional headshots to personal moments with family, to moments in nature around the world. The best part, he has fun while doing it and makes the experience super comfortable for everyone with his quick witted humor, light hearted creativity and genuine kindness. He makes beautiful custom art from photos as well. Also his drone footage is professionally unparalleled. I’d book him to follow me on every big trip or event, if I could. And someday I will!
Headshot Photographer
Can’t say enough. Creative. Professional. Reliable. He’s everywhere. Captures everything. Transforms ordinary into extraordinary. Skilled photographer, videographer, editor.
Drone Photographer, Headshot Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Video Services, Videographer, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Videographer, Photographer
Ok, must share. The photos that Karl took at the baptism of our son and daughter are so special and perfect. He captured such beautiful candid moments as well as fantastic posed photos of our family all together. It’s like he was everywhere, capturing all the moments. We can relive the day with his beautiful photos. Before this event he had taken wonderful Christmas card photos for us that we still love to this day. I’m so pleased he was able to capture great photos at an event too.
Portrait Photographer, Photographer
Karl Meyer is so easy to work with and takes fantastic photos! He took photos of our children for our holiday card and there were so many wonderful photos to choose from . He suggested great locations for the photographs and knew how to get our kids to smile and show their individualistic personalities. We were really happy with the photos and will use him in the future for their graduation photos as well as our LinkedIn headshots.
Portrait Photographer
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
About
I was born and raised in Pasadena, California. I am currently living in Manhattan Beach. I believe that the implementation of cleverness and inventiveness helps unite a spirited photograph. Part of my daily existence consists of deepening my connections through the lens.
My photography journey began, at an early age. With my parent's permission, I built a homemade, uncomplicated dark room, in our basement. I rearranged the stockpile in the basement, in order to build our photography setting. It became my place to recharge and a place for forgetting things in the world that had to be done. I designed authentic images, hoping our viewers would make their own scenic interpretations.
My knowledge and skills were acquired, without formal instruction. I maintain my confidence grew, when I became the privileged cameraman for my high school and the college newspaper photographer. (Loyola High School and the University of Southern California). My next endeavor was defined as a commercial photo apprentice, in Hollywood (1984). Beneficially, I studied film and advertising at the Art Center College of Design ((phone number hidden)5). In conjunction, I shared my congruent studies at the University of Southern California Film School. Consequently, I realized I could envision something ordinary as extraordinary and interpret what I perceived. I conveyed these elucidations, in appealing and meaningful photos. Composition is everything in photography.
I now have a full-time career in television; having worked at MTV, Discovery, TiVo, FOX, and XBOX. I consider myself a passionate creator who finds joy in capturing landscape, aerial, close-up, and portrait photography. I split my creative time equally between film making and photography.
In 2022, Business Insider listed me as the Top 12 Executives Leading the Streaming TV Business.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me, as an artist, a husband, father, and creator.
Additional Booking Notes
ProRes Output
Drone DJI Mavic Cine Pro 3
DJI Avata FPV Drone
DJI 4 Mini Pro
Sony A1
Rode Sound Technology
MacroLens Photography
GoPro 12
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
DJI RS3 Gimbal & Dolly Work
FinalCut Pro
Adobe Lightroom & PhotoShop
Canon 1000 Pro Color JetInk Printer
Studio Lighting for Headshots
Godox VL300 II 320W LED Video Light, Aputure Storm C3000D II LED light set-up
Past Booked Events
November 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 28, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Studio Session |
July 20, 2024 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Product Promotion |
July 17, 2024 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Product Promotion |
June 01, 2024 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 18, 2024–May 19, 2024 • 10:00pm - 2:00am | Birthday Party |
April 27, 2024 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 20, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 20, 2024 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 22, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Santa Time |
Influences & Inspiration
I believe that the implementation of cleverness and inventiveness helps unite a spirited shoot. Part of our daily existence consists of deepening our connections and having more than two laughs. Working side by side with clients, we encourage the implementation of originality, fluency and elaboration, into the curious minds. We dream and scheme with our clients.
My photography journey began, at an early age. I treasure my memories. From the time my Mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (I was 12 years old) until today, I am convinced that it is my duty to share my picturesque view of the world.
Although tragedy struck our family, my sister and I turned tragedy into triumph. For every tragedy, there is a possible, happy ending. Mine had just started. My sister Molly and I knew we needed a distraction from the chaos. We were clouded with dis-ease. With our parent's permission, we built a homemade, uncomplicated and unembellished dark room, in our basement. We rearranged the stockpile in the basement, in order to build our photography setting. It became our place to recharge and a place for forgetting things in the world that had to be done. We designed authentic images, hoping our viewers would make their own scenic interpretations.