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Michael Grecco

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Grecco.com NYC/LA based Director + Photographer Executive Producer of the documentary series Punk on Epix Founder of the American Society for Collective Rights Licensing

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Mr. Ilford said he would cover my Zoom meeting for me.

10.03.2026 23:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunday night Grammy Party on the beach in Santa Monica. It never gets old!

03.03.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m excited to be part of LACP’s 2026 Benefit Print Auction. My photograph B-52’s #3, Boston, Massachusetts, 1980, is included in this year’s sale.

The auction is now live! Bid here: shorturl.at/hOcok

Proud to support @la_centerofphoto.

24.02.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Joan Jett- Hard Edges, Soft Light Michael Grecco, in his Days of Punk, captures Jett’s duality in images that combine the focus of sharp edges with soft light...

Joan Jett, as the front person for the Runaways, projected the hard edges of Punk mixed with the soft light of emotional vulnerability.

Take a closer look at the making of this portrait: shorturl.at/Qhbqj

23.02.2026 22:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Forgotten Heroes of Photography Photographers and movie makers are different yet similar. A movie is not made by one person; there are hundreds of unsung heroes involved...

The photographer’s name is credited on iconic photos. Although the recognition for those who make films and photographers across the genres is on different levels, there are A-Lister photographers who are known throughout the industry.

Read more: shorturl.at/91O6t

19.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Throwback to post-Christmas with the kids β€” gifts everywhere, laughter all around. 🎁

16.02.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huntsville Calling 'Days of Punk' immerses guests in sound and iconic imagery at the Huntsville Museum of Art.

All great things come to a close. My Days of Punk exhibition at the Huntsville Museum of Art has officially wrapped, but not without one final round of amazing press. Grateful for everyone who showed up, supported, and helped make this such a memorable stop.

Huge thanks to @SCNmag for the coverage.

12.02.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As the East Coast and Midwest freeze over, I keep thinking back to the summer of ’24 on Great Diamond Island in Maine with dear friends. Dini Lamot, Eddy Puse, and Elizabeth Waterman β€” miss those sunny days.

10.02.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Faces of Punk: Unfiltered Portraits from the Underground Beyond the sound, the lifestyle and the ethos of an international culture that wears the moniker Punk, are the faces. The faces of Punk...

Beyond the sound, the lifestyle, and the ethos of an international culture that wears the moniker Punk are the faces. The faces of Punk, unfiltered from the underground show attitude.

πŸ“– Take a deeper look at the Faces of Punk on the blog: shorturl.at/pWa7z
#PunkPhotography #UndergroundCulture

30.01.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Capture Motion in a Still Frame The still photograph freezes time; however, the skilled photographer, like Michael Grecco, can capture motion in a still frame. Using his...

A still photograph freezes time, but through framing, light, and movement, I’ve always aimed to capture more than stillness.

πŸ“– Read more about how still images can tell dynamic stories on the blog: shorturl.at/4PirJ
#PhotographyArt #MotionInPhotography #VisualStorytelling

28.01.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hear director and photographer Michael Grecco (@grecco.com) explain why #copyright matters to him in our newest Creator Voices video. Watch now, and be sure to also check out the rest of our videos on our Creator Voices page! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...

15.01.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white photo of a three story abandoned mill with a lot of boarded up windows.

A black and white photo of a three story abandoned mill with a lot of boarded up windows.

An abandoned mill somewhere in North Carolina.

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#photography #streetphotography #art #WindowsOnWednesday #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #monochrome #architecture #architectural #abandoned #urban #urbangaze #urbex #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Ricoh #P418

14.01.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 217 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bold, theatrical, and unforgettable. #LeneLovich captured the spirit of 80s punk and new wave with her iconic style and energy.

πŸ“· See more in Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave: a.co/d/aq8zkcu
#punkhistory #daysofpunk #newwave #80spunk #punkphotography

14.01.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Punk and the Rise of Independent Record Labels Punk was a revolution that spat in the eye of corporate-controlled, overproduced bottom-line music. Punk gave rise to the independent reco...

Punk began as a sound with a DIY essence that created, fostered, and was a cultural revolution. No doubt there are varying opinions on where, when, and how Punk was created.

Continue reading to explore how punk transformed music forever: shorturl.at/RVzLZ

06.01.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Photograph People Who Hate Being Photographed As an aspiring or professional photographer, it is a challenge to photograph people who hate being photographed. Some people are self-con...

As an aspiring or professional photographer, it is a challenge to photograph people who hate being photographed. Some people are self-conscious; some have trust issues, and others have an inbred aversion to the camera.

Read more: shorturl.at/BpwL1

02.01.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Days of Punk In 2017, I was inspired to start combing through my archives of the punk and rock β€˜n roll photos that I shot when I was living in Boston during college and after, shooting for the Associated Press, an...

Thank you, Chris Armstrong at @photopolitic.bsky.social, for another fantastic piece on the Days of Punk project. Your site is hands‑down one of the best-designed out there!

πŸ”— Take a look at the feature here: shorturl.at/hK3Xq

30.12.2025 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Big thanks to @whnt for the great coverage of the Days of Punk exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and excitement around the show. Huntsville, you rock!

πŸ“° Read the full article here: shorturl.at/8tISi

23.12.2025 23:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Punk's Visual DNA Gets Museum Treatment in Huntsville - Music Minds Michael Grecco's punk photography exhibition at Huntsville Museum of Art showcases 100+ iconic images of Johnny Rotten, Joan Jett, and Ramones through Feb 1, 2026.

Thrilled to see my Days of Punk exhibit featured in Music Minds: β€œPunk’s Visual DNA Gets Museum Treatment in Huntsville.”

Thank you Music Minds for such an incredible piece! πŸ“° Read the article: shorturl.at/1LfDz

22.12.2025 22:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Makes a Song "Punk"? What makes a song β€œPunk”? Looking for clues by breaking down the core elements, there are three chords simplicity, snarling vocals, backed...

What makes a song β€œPunk”? Looking for clues by breaking down the core elements, there are three chords simplicity, snarling vocals, backed by driving repetitive beats.

See how punk left its mark on music, style, and culture: shorturl.at/WggRq

19.12.2025 21:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are We Over-Editing Our Photos? The amateur and the professional photographer must ask and answer the question, β€œAre we overediting our photos?” Is there a case for rest...

The digital era of photography comes with an amazing array of tools. The devices used by photographers go beyond cameras.

Learn what tools photographers are really using today: shorturl.at/a7GDE

17.12.2025 00:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photographing David Bowie Photographing David Bowie was both a dream and a challenge. As a singer-songwriter, actor, and ever-evolving canvas of identity, Bowie...

Photographing David Bowie was both a dream and a challenge. As a singer-songwriter, actor, and ever-evolving canvas of identity, Bowie offered photographers more than just a celebrity subject; he embodied transformation.

Read the full story behind the lens: shorturl.at/lJIXE

11.12.2025 23:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Punk vs. New Wave: The Moment the Scene Split Countless songs and artists contributed to the foundation of the punk sound. But as the scene evolved, so did its branches. Punk vs. New...

The birth of punk music is open to interpretationβ€”like any movement, its origins are scattered across influence and intent. Punk vs. New Waveβ€”the moment the scene splitβ€”marked a cultural divergence.

Read how it branched, blurred, and broke rules: shorturl.at/aLmjM

10.12.2025 00:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Photo Legends: Photographers Who've Shaped the Craft The history of photography is filled with technical innovation, but it’s the photo legendsβ€”photographers who’ve shaped the craft, who gave...

The history of photography is filled with technical innovation, but it’s the photo legendsβ€”photographers who’ve shaped the craftβ€”who gave it soul.

See how these legends changed the game forever: shorturl.at/Mf04D

04.12.2025 22:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Alabama Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather Get the latest Alabama local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on al.com

Cameras, chaos, and rock 'n’ roll. From unforgettable nights with punk legends to capturing moments that live on foreverβ€”this piece on al.com dives into what it was like to be behind the lens during the wildest era of music.

Read the full story here:
shorturl.at/WXdWT

03.12.2025 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Days of Punk is officially OPEN at the @HsvMuseumofArt! Chief Curator Natalie Mead's layout is great. Experience archival tear sheets, immersive video, & a soundscape by Peter Prescott & Roger Miller (with directional audio by @Holosonics). Thanks to Dini Lamot, @IlfordImaging, & TE - Exhibitions!

26.11.2025 21:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Days of Punk is officially open at the Huntsville Museum of Art! What an opening weekend. Natalie Mead's curation, the soundscape by Peter Prescott & Roger Miller, and Dini Lamot's "Humans" posters all shine. Special thanks to Holosonics, Ilford & Terra EsplΓͺndida for making it happen.

19.11.2025 21:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Days of Punk exhibition opened to packed rooms @HsvMuseumofArt! Incredible energy. Shoutout to Natalie Mead (layout), Roger Miller & Peter Prescott (layered soundscape), & Dini Lamot ('Humans' posters). The @Holosonics directional audio is a game-changer! See you Nov 6 for my talk!

17.11.2025 22:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Punk Never Diedβ€”It Got a Museum Exhibit Punk rock exhibition at Huntsville Museum of Art showcases Michael Grecco's 1978-1986 photos of The Clash, Dead Kenneys, and Ramones through February 2026.

I’m honored that Days of Punk, my photography series capturing the raw energy and rebellion of punk, continues to resonate.
πŸ‘‰ Read the full story here: shorturl.at/52DFm

12.11.2025 21:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Relive the β€œDays of Punk” at the Huntsville Museum of Art It’s time to rock out in the Rocket City and relive a golden era of Punk music!

So excited to speak tonight at the Huntsville Museum of Art! The local response has been amazing, and I’m incredibly grateful. Huge thank you to @tnvalleyliving for the fantastic feature.

See more: shorturl.at/2nPA1
#MichaelGrecco #DaysOfPunk #HuntsvilleMuseumOfArt

06.11.2025 23:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REMINDER: I’ll be in Huntsville for a special live talk on Thursday, November 6, at the Huntsville Museum of Art!
Come hear the stories behind the images, the artists, and the wild, defiant energy that defined an entire generation of punk. It’s a one-night-only event, and I’d love to see you there.

05.11.2025 01:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0