Offering a slew of photography and video needs. Everything from the ground to the sky.
About
Raptor began in 2016 as little more than a hobby in Chicago. Today, it provides top notch service at affordable prices. Whether your needs are for the sky or land, I can provide (and with both feet firmly placed on the ground)!
I started out obsessed with video in high school. Made little skateboard videos with friends, filmed basement rock concerts, and just anything I could think of. It was a dream of mine to be able to attach a camera to a flying vehicle and remotely film. And now we can!
After studying music business in college, I started breaking back into video and photography. In 2017, I became FAA Part 107 certified. Since then, I’ve worked with clients from Chicago, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and more by providing them with aerial photos and videos for their hotels, realty listings, performance art, etc.
In 2018, I reentered the handheld visual world working in fashion, art, cosplay, live event photography, and more. It’s most recently become my bread and butter, so do not hesitate to contact me!
-Testimonials-
“Mike [Raptor] is one of my absolute FAVORITE cosplay photographers to work with! Not only does he create a super fun photoshoot experience, but also makes sure you are feeling safe and comfortable the whole time as well. He really takes that extra mile in ensuring that you get the perfect shot of your cosplay, and if you can’t think of what pose to do next, he is quick to offer suggestions. Absolutely cannot recommend him enough for your next shoot.” -Nora Jane Bock
Nora Jane Bock
“…an absolute pleasure and delight to work with. As someone who is very new to being photographed in cosplay, Mike came both prepared to shoot ideas I had in mind and also with an incredible vision for shooting…his contributions to the shoot are what made it so perfect.” -Ann-Marie McManaman
Drone : Photo : Film 