Mike Wren / Biography

I am a full-time photographer based in Albany, New York. By day, my position as Senior Photographer for a large New York State agency affords me the opportunity to chronicle scientific achievements being researched by staff and hone event photography skills during formal presentations involving high-ranking members of state government and industry leaders.

By night, I am a sought-after live music and entertainment photographer for both commercial and editorial outlets. My client list includes a humbling mix of established and up-and-coming musicians, including Trey Anastasio (Phish), Royal Family Records (Soulive), Lo Faber (God Street Wine), Ominous Seapods, Lotus, The Buddhahood, Ryan Montbleau Band, Sam Kinninger Band, Raisinhead, and Indobox.

My photography reportage frequently appear in regional and national publications such as State of Mind Music Magazine (Burlington), Glide Magazine's Hidden Track Blog, (Internet), and Relix/Jambands.com (New York City). My work has also appeared in industry publications such as Geico Direct Magazine.

Since 2001, I have served as an advisory board member for the Mockingbird Foundation - a not-for-profit organization with the goal of providing resources for music education and outreach for children. A substantial portion of the proceeds from the sale of my photography goes directly to the Mockingbird Foundation.

I live in Albany, NY with my wife, kids, two cats, a dog, and collection of unframed Phish posters.

While my schedule doesn't currently permit me to take on additional clients, if you have an interesting project, I'd love to hear about it.

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