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Commercial Photography,
Timelapse & Aerial Production

Michael Shainblum is one of the most sought-after landscape photographers and timelapse directors working today. With 17 years of professional experience and a client roster spanning Nike, Disney, Samsung, Apple, Google, and BMW, his work has reached hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.

Available for advertising campaigns, branded content, broadcast productions, aerial cinematography, and stock licensing. Based in San Francisco, shooting everywhere.

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Trusted by

National Geographic
Disney
Samsung
Google
Nike
Apple
BMW
Audi
Toyota
CBS
NBC
BBC
Nikon
Verizon
Adobe
Jeep
Mercedes-Benz
Michael Kors
DJI
Vodafone
Expedia
Facebook
LG
Panasonic
Las Vegas Tourism
Travel Oregon
California Tourism
Busch Gardens

Selected work

Aerial Cinematography

2025 Aerial Reel

Drone and helicopter aerial video and photography spanning cityscapes, coastlines, and natural landscapes. Available for commission and licensing in 4K and 8K.

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Timelapse Production

New York City Timelapse

High-quality timelapse cinematography in 4K and 8K for broadcast, advertising, and documentary productions. Extensive existing library available for licensing.

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Timelapse Production

New Zealand Timelapse

Cinematic timelapse production from some of the world’s most stunning locations. From Iceland to New Zealand, the Dolomites to Death Valley, available for licensing and original commissions worldwide.

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On location

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What I offer

Timelapse photography production Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco

Timelapse Photography & Production

One of the most prolific timelapse directors working today. 4K and 8K timelapse cinematography for broadcast, advertising, documentary, and branded content. Work has appeared on Disney+, National Geographic, BBC, CBS, and NBC.

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Aerial cinematography San Francisco drone photography

Aerial Cinematography & Drone Photography

Professional drone and helicopter aerial video and photography for advertising, tourism, real estate, and branded content. Covering cityscapes, coastlines, national parks, and international locations in 4K and 8K.

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Commercial landscape photography Death Valley California

Commercial & Landscape Photography

Advertising, editorial, and corporate photography for global brands and agencies. Cityscape, landscape, travel, astrophotography, and aerial photography. Clients include Nike, Apple, Samsung, Google, BMW, Audi, and more.

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Social media brand partnerships Instagram photography

Social Media & Brand Partnerships

Sponsored content and ambassador partnerships across Instagram (735K+), Facebook (821K+), and YouTube (107K+). Highly engaged audience of photography enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Selective partnerships with aligned brands only.

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Stock licensing

License existing footage & photography

An extensive library of 4K and 8K timelapse footage, landscape photography, and aerial video is available for commercial licensing. Whether you need footage for a broadcast campaign, a website redesign, a trade show display, or a social media rollout, there is a licensing option to fit your project and budget.

Broadcast & Television

High-resolution 4K and 8K timelapse and aerial footage for broadcast television, documentary film, streaming platforms, and network advertising.

Digital & Web

Landscape photography and video footage for website backgrounds, digital advertising, online campaigns, and streaming content in multiple resolutions.

Social Media

Timelapse clips and photography for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. Available for both organic content and paid social advertising campaigns.

Trade Shows & Events

Ultra-high resolution timelapse loops and landscape imagery for trade show displays, corporate events, conference backdrops, and exhibition installations.

Out of Home & Print

High-resolution landscape and aerial imagery for billboards, transit advertising, print campaigns, and out-of-home media at print-ready resolution.

Corporate & Internal

Photography and footage for corporate presentations, office installations, training materials, and annual reports. Multi-territory and extended usage available.

All licensing is usage-based and priced according to scope, territory, and duration. Contact for a quote with a brief description of the content you need and how it will be used.

Featured in

National Geographic
Wired Magazine
Huffington Post
The Weather Channel
BBC
CBS News

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