Michael Priest Photography

Portrait photography in Manhattan often means choosing between polished studio backdrops and the unpredictable charm of outdoor shoots. Michael Priest Photography operates from a fourth-floor studio at 20 W 20th St #400, a mid-block address that sidesteps the noise of Sixth Avenue while remaining steps from the Flatiron’s quieter cafés. Sessions typically cover headshots, family portraits, and professional branding images, though the studio also arranges editorial and actor composites when requested. The building itself, a pre-war office conversion, keeps a low profile among the neighborhood’s design showrooms and tech startups. Directions to the studio can be pulled from the map, and questions about availability or pricing are handled directly at (212) 462-2250. While Chelsea’s gallery scene draws weekend crowds, the side streets around West 20th remain workaday, making it a practical choice for weekday appointments without the tourist foot traffic.