Young girl riding a bicycle on a neighborhood street with three people walking in the background.

Michael Heffernan

People and moments tell your brand story, and there's no better narrator than Michael Heffernan.

A lifestyle photographer with a contemporary, stylish look, Michael sets the stage and creates beautifully lit images, full of feeling and authenticity.

At home, or on international shoots, with a small crew or alongside a massive production team, Michael’s got you covered.

Technically adept, calm under pressure, and with a great team around him, Michael is a lifestyle photographer who delivers.

A woman in a black swimsuit jumping into icy water from a boat, with a crew member standing on the boat and holding a rope. The scene is in a polar environment with snow and ice in the background.

All aboard!

Here’s a slice of life on the open seas - Michael Heffernan for Costa Crociere

A woman in a green dress smiling on a ship's deck during sunset, holding hands with someone.

“I always aim to capture moments that tell the brand story”.

A young boy with blonde hair doing a backbend outdoors on a grassy lawn, with a background of trees and sunlight.

“Interacting with people and putting them at ease is key to my approach.

Capturing real, authentic moments that everyone can relate to”.

Michael Heffernan for wealth management company One Life, on location in Cape Town.

Person floating and relaxing in a body of water with trees in the background during sunset.

“I thrive shooting in challenging locations, timing the light to create something memorable and impactful”.

“I love creating real moments that everyone can relate to, building a visual style for my clients”.

Two young women sitting on a beige couch playing electric and acoustic guitars, smiling and enjoying a music jam session in a well-lit living room with musical instruments in the background.

Capturing moments on location -

Michael Heffernan for GSK

Young girl with curly hair drawing on paper with colored pencils, assisted by an adult.

“It’s never about the single shot. Building an image bank for a client to draw upon gives them depth of choice”.

A group of people enjoying a casual outdoor gathering at a park or garden, sitting at wooden tables, with one woman smiling brightly.

Michael Heffernan for Berkeley Homes

Behind the scenes with Michael…