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An open field, an old barn, and a sky changing color.
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There’s more
to the moment.
Natural portraits and engagement sessions. Real sports coverage. Photographs that feel like being there.
Original photograph © Michael Mester
Three published collections
Live music galleries.
Browse the complete Sly Grin, Electric Circus, and Skelvis collections. Each gallery includes protected public previews, individual licensing, and complete-collection options.
Sly Grin
Individual photographs and complete personal or band-promotion collections.
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Electric Circus
Individual photographs and complete personal or band-promotion collections.
View Electric Circus gallery
Skelvis
Individual photographs and complete personal or band-promotion collections.
View Skelvis galleryPurchase guide
Choose a photograph. Select the right use.
- Open a band gallery and choose an individual photograph or a complete collection. Gallery purchases are digital JPEG downloads; physical prints are not included.
- Select Personal use ($15 individual / $125 collection) or Band promotion ($35 individual / $250 collection).
- Payhip handles secure checkout and delivers the existing finished files covered by the selected license.
Preview versus purchase: The large diagonal PREVIEW overlay appears only on public preview images and is not included in the paid download. The discreet Mike Mester Photography signature remains on the finished file.
WASHINGTON, D.C. · MARYLAND · NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Photographs that
feel like you.
I’m Michael, a DMV photographer serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. I’m available for portraits, couples and engagement sessions, sports, and events. I pay attention to real expression, interesting light, and the split second when everything comes together. Whether you’re celebrating an engagement, updating a professional headshot, or looking for someone on the sidelines, let’s talk.
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Drawn to what’s real.
Selected original photographs. Ask about portrait, sports, event, or fine-art photography.
A closer look
Wildlife at the water’s edge, photographed in its own world.
STRAIGHTFORWARD, FROM THE START
Photography
without the guesswork.
Starting estimates, not final quotes. Scope, travel, deliverables, and availability are confirmed before booking.
Portraits & headshots
Natural portraits and professional headshots that feel like you—not stiff poses or a rushed studio line.
Adult portraits · couples · professional headshots$175starting estimate
Couples & engagements
Relaxed, personal photographs for couples who want their engagement or relationship captured without forced poses.
Engagement sessions · couples portraits · anniversaries$225starting estimate
Sports & game days
Action, athlete portraits, and real game-day moments for teams, clubs, and event organizers.
Adult leagues · clubs · track meets · college athletics$195starting estimate / hour
Events & organizations
Candid photography for local events, community organizations, celebrations, and small-business gatherings.
Community events · local businesses · organizations$225starting estimate / hour
Fine-art prints
Maryland skies, quiet landscapes, wildlife, and small details worth putting on your wall.
Availability, sizes, and fulfillment to be confirmed$35anticipated starting price
Wildlife & nature
Introductory estimates are proposed for review and may change. No session, product, or rate is guaranteed until Michael confirms the details.
Live music gallery · 34 photographs
Sly Grin.
Choose the license that matches how each photograph will be used. Choose personal use or band promotion below.
Personal use · $15 eachPersonal enjoyment, personal printing, and noncommercial personal sharing.
Band promotion · $35 eachBand social posts, website, EPK, show announcements, and press coverage. Merchandise, record artwork, resale, and paid advertising are not included.
Preview versus purchase: The large diagonal “MIKE MESTER PHOTOGRAPHY • PREVIEW” overlay appears only on the reduced public preview and is not included in the paid download. Payhip delivers the existing full-resolution finished JPEG for the selected license; the discreet photographer signature remains.
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Choose a licensePrefer the complete collection?
Choose all 34 finished photographs for personal use at $125, or license the full collection for Sly Grin band promotion at $250.
Purchase help
Sly Grin FAQ
What do I receive?
The existing full-resolution finished JPEG for the selected photograph and license, or the existing archive for a collection purchase.
How is it delivered?
Payhip provides a download link after checkout. Your receipt includes the link so you can access your purchased files.
Which license should I choose?
Personal use covers personal enjoyment, printing, and noncommercial sharing. Band promotion covers the band’s socials, website, EPK, show announcements, and press coverage.
Why is the preview heavily watermarked?
The large diagonal PREVIEW overlay protects the reduced public image and is not included in the paid download. Purchased files are the existing full-resolution finished JPEGs with the discreet photographer signature.
What is not included?
RAW files, watermark removal, resale, merchandise, record artwork, and paid-advertising rights are not included unless separately agreed in writing.
Need broader rights?
Use the official @mikemesterphotography Instagram profile to describe the intended use and ask for a separate quote before publishing.
How is checkout handled?
Payhip handles checkout and protected delivery. Available secure card and PayPal options are shown on the Payhip checkout page; this Site does not collect payment details.
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Tell me what
you have in mind.
Looking for a photographer? Send the date, location, and what you need photographed through the secure contact form, or message the official Instagram account. I’ll reply with availability and a straightforward quote.
Live music collections:
Sly Grin
Electric Circus
Skelvis
Featured $12 fine-art digital photographs:
Deer in Frosted Woodland
Mountain Meadow Under Low Clouds
Foggy Path and Wooden Bridge
Inquiries are accepted through the shop contact form and the official @mikemesterphotography Instagram profile. This Site does not collect form data or payment details.