About
Michelle McCabe has been a Director of Photography for over 25 years. Her career began in the world of fashion, celebrity, beauty and interiors still photography, working with some of the world’s top photographers. She broke out on her own, shooting for such clients as Italian Vogue, British Marie Claire, Italian & American Glamour, among others, before transitioning to moving images. Michelle believes the tools she fostered in still photography gave her a unique skill-set that bridges the space between still and motion. Michelle is versed in both stylized studio lighting and verité. After many years in commercial and fashion motion work, Michelle now finds herself most in her element within documentary; a place where story rises above all else and connection to humanity is the core of the making.
Michelle’s most recent work can be seen in: Diane von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge, a doc about DVF, fashion zeitgeist and icon, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton. Let the Canary Sing, a doc about the extraordinary life and career of Cyndi Lauper, directed by Alison Ellwood. Casey Anthony: Where The Truth Lies, a doc series highlighting the first time exonerated mother of Kaylee Anthony speaks publicly about her case, directed by Alexandra Dean. 37 Words, a doc series about Title IX, directed by Dawn Porter and Nicole Newnham. Loving Elvis, a doc series about the romantic partners of Elvis Presley, directed by Barbara Shearer.
Clients include:
Documentary and TV:
Sony Music Entertainment
HBO
FX Network
Paramount+
Hulu
Peacock
Showtime
Amazon Prime
SkyDocs
A&E/History Channel
Curiosity Stream
ESPN
Showtime
Centric/BET Network
LogoTV Network
ABC-Disney
Sony USA
BBC Witness
TB Alliance
CNBC
COMMERCIAL/BRANDED CONTENT
Nars Cosmetics
Facebook
Bustle
Well & Good
Good Housekeeping & Miele
Castrol
Kiss NY Cosmetics
Laura Mercier
Vagisil
Aqua Velva
Apothocare Hair/Unilever
Vera Wang
Knoll
Carter's
Refinery 29
Timberland
Reebok
Vitamin Water
John Varvatos
Christian Louboutin
Manor Switzerland
TopShop
Chrysler
Almay
MaxMara/Marina Rinaldi
Michelle has shot documentary in U.S.A., China, India, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Kenya, Japan, South Africa, Europe, Malaysia, Cuba, Thailand, Philippines, Brasil, and Ukraine.
She has shot commercials in Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Italy and extensively in Brasil, as well as, the U.S.A.
Michelle is fluent in Português, can manage shooting in Spanish, cosi-cosi in Italian, and trying trés hard to learn French.
She holds both a U.S. Passport and an E.U. Passport.
