Famous photographer Michael J. Christopher transitioned on Feb. 22, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Heart in Los Angeles. Often called a proficient photojournalist, Michael supplied pictures and videography companies for celebrities similar to Stevie Surprise and 5 Star.
A local of Louisiana, Michael was born July 25, 1955, in Baton Rouge. He started his research in pictures at Los Angeles Metropolis Faculty and Otis Individuals Institute in 1985. He has been featured in quite a few publications together with Nationwide Geographic and Shutterbug Pictures., He’s additionally one of many pioneers of music movies and produced one of many first music movies for Nina Simone in 1982.
Travelling throughout the globe afforded Michael the chance to {photograph} unique scenes and file historical past in locations similar to Belize, Panama, Guatemala, Senegal, Germany, Tahiti, New Zealand, China, Turkey, and lots of others. Throughout a visit to Haiti after the huge earthquake in 2010, Michael was led to create the Michael J Christopher Basis, Inc., a 501c3 group.
He started serving to the displaced youngsters, educating them multimedia manufacturing and pictures in addition to offering assist and luxury the place attainable. After producing instructional movies similar to “The Biography of Haiti” and “Black Roots in Mexico,” the caring philanthropist made it the group’s mission to achieve as many orphaned youngsters the world over as attainable to supply a greater future by schooling.
The inspiration has since partnered with many organizations in Port Au Prince, Haiti, Cairo Egypt, Australia, and Madagascar providing instructional workshops to younger individuals and the underprivileged. Michael has achieved a lot for therefore many and continued engaged on his Basis whereas hospitalized.
Michael is survived by his son, Dominic Christopher, New York and two grandchildren and a number of buddies.
A celebration of Michael’s life will likely be held on March 22, at 2 p.m. For extra data, name Gwendolyn Thomas at (323) 301-2290 or Elaine Hawkins at (951) 217-1045.
Gwendolyn Thomas and Elaine Hawkins added, “We want to thank the various sponsors and contributors of Michael J. Christopher Basis together with Avery Papers, Superior Market, Footprints Across the World, Chef Marilyn, Eleanor Hutchinson, Freda Payne, Ms. Valerie, Ms. Ginger, Ms. Tracey T-Mac Harris, Cedric Valentine and so many others! Thanks all for making the Michael J. Christopher Basis successful!”
