Headshot & Portraiture

A good portrait can bring out your most appealing qualities, create a lasting memory, or commemorate a special time. At Aesthetica we will offer high quality photo portrait packages at reasonable prices. A professional stylist is available for $250. Prints, framed prints, photo books or albums and publishing options are available. All packages include full reproduction rights.

Executive Portrait Packages

Social Media Profile Portrait 

Present your best face on Facebook, Twitter, Link’d In and dating sites like OKCupid or E-Harmony 

Senior Portrait Packages 

Family Portraits

Headshot and Portfolio Packages

Erin Session

Tamara Session

Tricia Session

Contact Michael at 206-307-7588 or by email at mike.kleven@gmail.com

Wedding Photography

Artisen wedding packages to capture the fun and unique beauty of your special day. Slots currently available for the 2012 season. I am incredibly excited about your wedding, capturing images of the bride and groom, the preparation, ceremony, ritual and fun. Michael is a driven artist who takes special pleasure in capturing the images which convey the beauty and grandeur of your special day. 

Call Michael Kleven at 206-307-7588.

Options include multiple photographers, HD Video production,  framed prints, wedding albums, engagement session, playable DVD, & online hosting of images or film. I practice best business practices and promise no hidden fees.

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Photography

Offering custom wedding and creative portrait photography packages. Offering multi camera, Senior Portraits, family portraits, head shot and portfolio photographs to to bring out the stunning you!

Wedding Packages from $2,000 Up to 6 hours.

Multi Camera Wedding Packages from $3,500 Up to 7 hours. Complementary Engagement Session and Deluxe Leather Album

Family or Corporate Events $1,200 Up 4 hours

Senior Portraits $550  Up to 3.5 hours, 2 locations

Family Portraits $650 2 hour session

Headshot and Portfolio Packages $450 2.5 hour session

Social Media Portrait  $250 1 hour session

Present your best face on social media!

Ask me about industrial, product photography, and real estate photography.

Video and Cinema style productions also available. No project too creative or mundane!

My work has been displayed in galleries in Alaska & Washington State. I’ve been published in The Seattle Times, Topic Magazine & Cirque Literary Journal on page 91. 

Michael is an avid nature, still life and people photographer. His quality photographs are available for viewing, purchase and commercial license on Photoshelter. A variety of print options or available there.

Day Rates & Gear

My Day Rates & Kit Fees are flexible relative to production budget. That said here I wanted to offer you some bench mark numbers. I hope this will assist you with your production planning and give you a better idea about what I have offer. Let’s me know more about your specific project and needs.

Director/Production Manager: $800 per day

DOP/Cinematographer: $700 per day

Boom Pole/Sound Mixer: $500 per day

Editing (Picture/Sound/Graphics) $75 per hour

Production Kit: ~Full production kit available including professional Canon 7D, fast prime lens kit, Arri and LED lights, Cinema Rig w follow focus, sliders, Speedlights, Fluid Head Tripod and Monopod.

Kit Fees

Camera

$200 per day: Canon 7D with Fluid Head Tripod and 4 High Quality Canon Lenses, 28mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8 and 18-135 Zoom.

$300 per day: All of the above including Zacuta Electronic Viewfinder, Tripod Mountable Shoulder Cage with Follow Focus, 43″ Slider, Pico Pocket Dolly, Manfrotto Fluid Head Monopod and camera mountable 240 LED Light Panel with tungsten/daylight shift. .

Lights

$125 per day: Portable Arri kit including 650 Watt w/softbox, 300 Watt/150 Watt/150 Watt, scrims, barn doors and daylight gels, 500 LED Light Panel and 240 on camera LED Light Panel with tungsten/daylight shift.

Sound

$75 per day: includes Rode NTG2 Shotgun Mic, Zoom H4N 4 channel digital recorder, Gitzo Carbon Fiber Boom Pole, Senheisser Headphones, Rode Pistol Grip, On camera shock mount and cable, 3 wired lav mics, 50 foot and 25 foot XLR cables and carrying case for all.

Editing

Editing Suite: Complete Editing Suite for Film, Video, Motion Graphics and Still Post Production Apple FCS 3 and Adobe CS5 Master Collection and Lightroom 3. Qualified and efficient in Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Soundtrack Pro and DVD Studio Pro as well as Premier Pro, Audition, After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, encore, Photoshop and Lightroom

Producer & Promotional Services Available Upon Request

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~ Michael Kleven ~

 ~ Director ~ Cinematographer ~ Editor ~

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~Independent Film ~ Web Video ~ Business ~Corporate ~Weddings ~Performing Arts~

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~ Weddings  ~ Portraits~ Senior Pictures ~ Family Portraits ~ Headshots ~ Custom  ~

Michael Kleven offers original video & still photography services for business and families. Specializing in event work, promotional video, portraits and product work.

As a professional filmmaker Michael is available for work as a director, DP and boom pole operator/sound mixer for features, shorts and corporate work. Full professional kit including camera, lights and sound available.

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Film & Video Portfolio

Film projects directed, filmed and/or edited by Michael Kleven. I am available to create original content for your small business. I offer above and below the line production crew services to creative film or corporate projects. My skills include directing, production management, camera, sound, editing and motion graphics. Full production kit available. I offer high quality event coverage for weddings, events and performing arts. Web streaming options available.

Editorial Style Promotional Video for a Seattle area Chiropractor

Michael Kleven Directed, Edited, Filmed and recorded Sound for this piece

Editorial Style Promotional Video for Seattle area Attorney at Law

Michael Kleven Directed, Edited, Filmed and recorded Sound for this piece

Ending to Dhoom

A film featuring music from Seattle indie band Das Dhoom featuring James Whetzal, Ronee Collins, Raven West, Bjorn Whitney and dancer Amalia Cuthburt
Michael Kleven: writer/director/producer/cinematographer

Beautiful Woman

A woman meets adversity in the city as she looks to create a better life.
Featuring actress Heather Rouge and music by Dean Jensen

Michael Kleven: writer/director/producer/editor

TO THE MOON

An homage to the poet Theodore Roethke. Filmed at Seattle’s historic Blue Moon Tavern.
Michael Kleven: Director and Cinematographer

The Unbearables

Michael Kleven: Director of Photography

What happens when a friendly party crawl accidentally uncovers a conspiracy of International proportions?

A Dutch Bikes Classic 

Michael Kleven: director/editor/cinematographer
Interested in bike mechanics and precision engineering? Find out about what it takes to build a bike in this interesting short film made with the help of the folks at Dutch Bikes in Seattle

Birdie (rough cut)

How do you kill a man without committing murder? Find out in this unique but uncompleted short film. Featuring a steller performance by Michael Brill.
Michael Kleven: directer/producer/director of photogrpahy (password “Birdie”) The fine cut of this film is completed and we are currently in consideration for STIFF. Please enjoy this early rough cut.

Solving the Quantum Riddle: Interrupted

A rather glamorous look at the inner lives of the beautiful and inglorious around.
Michael Kleven: director, cinematographer, editor, sound design

Tattoo Shirt

Michael Kleven: cinematographer This film has proved to be very popular on Youtube with over 25,000 views. Analytics shows that it started out very popular in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Now also in North America. From my 1st quarter in film school back in 2008.

Art Impact: Community College & the Arts

Michael Kleven: writer/producer
A 30 minute multi-camera television show made by me and my friends at SCCC extolling the virtues of arts education. Featuring interviews and performances by comic Nancy Guppy, violinist Quinton Morris and poet Mike Hickey.

LOST

Michael Kleven:editor/photographer/motion graphics artist
Made with the help of Anthony Nakshabandi and the cast and crew of The Unbearables.

The Little Things

See what happens when domestic tranquility becomes threatened is upset by a messy husband in this dark comedy by my friends at Seattle Central
Michael Kleven: art director

Heart Shaped Box (Kinetic Typography)

My homage to Curt Cobain. A special thanks to the folks at AETUTS.COM
Michael Kleven: motion graphics artist

Flashback (title sequence)

An experimental title sequence for my film Beautiful Woman. Experience the wonders of After Effects!
Michael Kleven: motion graphics artist

SIDEWAYS
Can love rise above a defeated ego? An HD adaptation of the motion picture.

Michael Kleven: Producer

About Aesthetica

Aesthetica works to create new & original content capturing the client’s image & vision in a way that is pleasing, concise & informative. It is a multi-hybrid business offering services to individuals, artists, small business, and corporations.

It is said that specialization is the key but Aesthetica challenges this notion because we believe that one medium informs another. Filmmaking can inform photography. Documentary projects can shape event & wedding video. Motion graphics can enhance commercial video. Portraiture can loop back informing how films are made. When ingenuity, small powerful cameras and sound recorders combine with powerful computers & ground breaking software, the result is a world of possibility. It all comes back to the basics anyway: lighting, composition, storytelling – capturing the essence of what is real.

Sure, it’s a challenge to keep up with constant technological and creative innovations in a variety of mediums. But the effort to meet this challenge is feeding a period of intense innovation – one in which we are able to do things at a moderate budget that a few years ago would have been extravagantly out of reach. And now we can project these images, films & videos around the world. Kleven says, “This capacity is something that, as recently as my own childhood, would have been impossible for an individual or small business. It’s a good time to be alive.”

Michael Kleven, founder of Aesthetica:

Michael’s career started with an early interests in theater  and photography. His early experience on the stages of Bellingham High is theater and choir kindled his interest in dramatic action and narrative. His work on the visual side began with 35mm film cameras donated by family members. Michael took this opportunity to capture the wildlife of the Nooksack River Delta and Yellowstone as well as events in and around Bellingham High for the yearbook. Eventually Michael he earned a degrees in theater at Western Washington University. His favorite playwrights include William Shakespeare, Sam Shephard, Edward Albee and Tennessee Williams.  At Western he first got his feet wet as a director, directing Sam Shephard’s Buried Child. One of his most interesting experiences was portraying a Venetian officer in Franco Zeffirelli’s Otello. The film, starring Placido Domingo, was produced in a Venetian castle on the Isle of Crete in 1985.

Over time his interest in directing film grew into a reality. Kleven graduated with honors from the film school at Seattle Central Community College. He recalls, “We were sent into production the very first day. The program was very intense, teaching all aspects of film production, writing and pre production, editing and the other aspects of post production. We were basically kept in a 24/7 production cycle for 2 years. A wonderful boot camp experience.”

Michael was an early adapter of DSLRs for cinema and video.  He likes that the cameras offer the potential for image quality which rivals systems costing many thousands more. He remains excited about other camera systems as well. He has trained on the RED 1, Arri Alexa and Canon’s new C300. He works constantly to stay up do date with technological changes in the industry. Story, sound, editing and performance are also elements of equal or greater value.

HD Video Services

Original video production services for business, artists, corporations and individuals.

Wedding and Family Events

Let’s create some lasting memories showing the love you have for each other and for your families. Capture the beauty and emotions of that special day forever. We want to tell the story of your relationship in a way that is unique and original.

Consider our services for other family events such as reunions, birthdays, bar mitzvahs or anniversaries. All HD video packages will include full 24bit/96khz stereo sound options include second camera & same day edit.

Television and Web Commercials

Let’s attract customers to your products and services in a way that creates a relationship between your business & your client base. Some styles that we enjoy include the interview, the monologue, the process of creating the product, or the instructional video where you, or an employee, describe how to create something at home. In this era of social media it is important to engage with the client or customer in a personal way, creating a lasting relationship.

Corporate

We can create engaging training videos for employees, annual report videos describing the vigor of your company or incisive documentation of product roll outs & public presentations.

Executive and Professional Profiles

Let’s introduce you to the world. We can record an interview of you talking about what you do while the camera shows the viewer what makes your business, products & services unique. This is a great way to make create a personal relationship with customers, investors or employees.

Portfolio: Artists, Actors, Models & Bands

Let people see what you can do. Using high quality video imaging, interviews, conversation & live action of your performance or act of creation we can help you reach those who could be your fans & costumers.

Feature Films

Aesthetica Pictures is actively involved in the development & distribution of documentary & narrative projects. Opportunities exist for investment & collaboration on future projects as well as the ones listed below. Aesthetica, founder, Michael Kleven and others, are available to crew on feature films and industrial productions as Director, Producer, Director of Photography, AD, Production Manager.

Aesthetica Pictures focuses on individual feature film properties in both documentary & narrative categories.
Aesthetica Pictures seek to describe the common threads that unite us and expose the personal dramas that make us care.

Aesthetica Pictures is currently producing two feature narrative films and a documentary. The short film “Look at the Birdie,” is based on a Kurt Vonnegut short story of the same name is in post production. A number of short films
& graphics projects can be reviewed online at http://vimeo.com/kleven/videos

“GI Joseph & Mary”

Military Veteran, Joe Smith, lives with his 12-year- old daughter, Mary, on a leaky boat near the fuel docks on the industrial waterfront. A few years earlier Mary’s mother left the family amid issues of infidelity & drug use. Issues Mary could not understand well at the time. But now Mary’s mom has married a wealthy art gallery owner. They want Mary back. Can Joe give up his daughter? Wouldn’t Mary be better off away from the rough life on the boat, living a more proper life, with the indulgences money can provide? What does Mary think? Perhaps life in the harbor is what she loves. Watch for this classic tale of clashing wills, best intentions & the pursuit for redemption.

“Look at the Birdie”

Based on a short story by Kurt Vonnegut. This is the tail of Dr Koradubian & the hapless Kilgore Trout. Meeting at the historic Blue Moon Tavern in 1966 this dark comedy defies expectations. This film has been shot & is currently seeking post production funding via Kickstarter

Other Films by Mike Kleven, founder of Aesthetica

“Beautiful Woman”

“Dutch Bikes”

“To the Moon: A Tribute to the Poet, Theodore Roethke”

“Solving the Quantum Riddle: Interrupted”

Kleven was Producer on Seattle Centrals adaptation of “Sideways” and the school’s 2009 television show “Resource: Art Impact,” a show which highlighted the importance of art education to a vibrant and productive community.

Kleven was Director of Photography on Seattle Central’s production of “The Unbearables.”

Prints of photos available for immediate purchase at Photoshelter All photos by Michael Kleven

Aesthetica Gallery – Images by Michael Kleven

Stock Photography

Kleven has a unique eye for creating images that will enhance the qualities of your product. Kleven Creative Services offers an extensive listing of images. We are also available to produce high quality custom images to your specifications. View my archive here or try the search engine below.

Acting: Michael Kleven

While Michael hasn’t taken on a lead role in a few years he is always excited by the opportunity to step on the other side of the lens, to stride the stage or provide voice talent for an audio project. With Michael you get a trained, disciplined and experienced actor with an understanding on the production process. If you have a role that might interest him please drop a line.

ACTING FILM:

Medical Doctor: Mother-In-Law directed by Luke Knecht 2011

Strongman: GRASSROOTS directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal 2010

Business Man: WHAT YOU PAWN  I SHALL REDEEM directed by Rimone Brandon 2010

Father on the Beach: LEFTOVERS directed by Kate Brandom 2010

The Man in White: THE DUMB MAN directed by John Elkin 2009

Business Man: HAPPY XMAS directed by Craig Stratton 2009

Various Roles: Edward Albee Prince William Sound Theater Conference 1997, 1998, 1999

High School Student: THE CHOCOLATE WAR directed by Keith Gordan 1986

Venetian Officer:(acting, combat, singing) OTELLO  directed by Franco Zepherelli 1986

ACTING THEATER:

Pish Tush: THE MIKADO by Gibert & Sullivan 1986

Michael James Flaherty: PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD by John Millington Synge 1986

Father, Minister: SCENES FROM AMERICAN LIFE by A.R. Gurney 1986

Cornelius, Marcellus, Gravedigger: HAMLET by William Shakespeare 1986

British Envoy : Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard

Tony Lumpkin: SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER by Oliver Goldsmith 1986

Adam, John Lennon: THE SERPENT by Jean-Claude von Itallie 1984

Franky: TOMMY by Pete Townsend & Des McAnuff 1984

Pirate: PETER PAN by M. Charlap & C. Leigh

Fleming: LINE by Isreal Horovitz

Charlie: SEASCAPE by Edward Albee

Mookie McGoogins: DIRTY WORK AT THE CROSSROADS by Bill Johnson

Father, Hood: DAVID & LISA by James Reach

G.R. Fosdick: DEAR PHOEBE  by Tom Taggart & James Reach

Wilson: HARVEY by Mary Chase

ACTING FOR INDUSTRIALS

Anaphylactic Shock Patient for Action Training Systems

TRAINING & SKILLS:

Sports: Triathlon, Wrestling, Football, Hiking, Yoga, Hiking, Bicycle, Roller Blades, Swimmer

Stage Combat: Knives, Poles, Swords, Boxing

Movement: Ti Chi, Modern Dance, Ballet

Voice: Baritone, Bass, 2nd Tenor, Radio DJ, Voice Over Artist, Choir, Jazz & Swing, Lead Vocals

Acting Awards

Young Actors Award, Bellingham Theater Guild 1982 

Fine Art Photography

Photographer Michael Kleven via Photoshelter offers a variety of fine art photographs for stock license or display in home, small business of corperate office. Favorite subjects include mountain and coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest and Central California. Monterey’s wine district and the cities and people of the Puget Sound. Our collection of  nature, still-life images and people pictures give you a few attractive options for the home or office. Licensing for commercial use for business and advertising is available. Please give the Aesthetica portfolio a look. Recent additions include TIFF and HDR images. Consider giving Michael’s work as a present!

Event Photography & Video

Whether your event is a corporate picnic or family picnic, or product roll out, your son’s soccer team, a special birthday or bar mitzvah, a street fair, or community gathering, Aesthetica can provide you with wonderful spontaneous images or video for your personal or professional needs.

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