Michael Sterling Eaton

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Michael Sterling Eaton
Born (1978-12-01) December 1, 1978 (age 45)
San Diego, California, United States
Occupation(s)Multi Media Artist,
Music Producer,
Creative Director, Photographer
Website michaelsterlingeaton.com

Michael Sterling Eaton is known for his work as a creative director and photographer. He also does some music production. He was born in and raised in Del Mar, California and graduated from Torrey Pines High School. Based in Los Angeles, California, he produces music, as well films and photographs the music industries. [1] [2]

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Eaton's work encompasses various forms of media. It has appeared throughout different platforms including advertising, political campaigns, artist branding, and photojournalism. His client list includes, American Idol, Arnette, Billabong, Cartoon Network, Fox Sports, The Grammy Brand, [3] Burton, Kings of Leon, My Chemical Romance, [4] Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Citizen Cope, Mos Def, Stalley, [5] Bilal, The Cool Kids, Scoop DeVille, Damon Dash, Curren$y, Gil Scott-Heron, [6] Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, Hayden Panettiere, The Lafayette Hotel, 11 Mirrors Design Hotel, Osiris,

Career

In 2004, Eaton became a managing editor and photographer for Risen Magazine. While he was at Risen he conducted interviews and photographed subjects. The magazine included interviews with artists such as Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers, [7] Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, The Kings of Leon, and Blink 182. [8]

Eaton was one of several artists selected to design clothing for The Grammy Brand for their 50th Anniversary. [9] for The Grammy's 50th anniversary. The Grammy Brand was worn by Alicia Keys, The Roots, Gnarls Barkley, Earth Wind and Fire, The Pussycat Dolls and Linkin Park. [10] In 2009, Eaton directed music videos for Gil Scott-Heron ("Me and The Devil"), [11] Mos Def ("White Drapes"), [12] Talib Kweli, and Curren$y ("Under The Scope"). [13]

In 2010, Eaton began working for Wladimir Klitschko, filming and photographing training camps and fights for the heavyweight champion. He also photographed his brother Vitali Klitschko for the last two fights of his boxing career. Vitali retired from boxing and became a political leader in the Ukraine. He continues to use Eaton to photograph his political campaigns. [14] [15] It was also in 2010 that Eaton was contracted by Fox racing for 4 years as a freelance photographer.

In 2012 Eaton shot Surfing Magazine's Swimsuit Issue.

Later that year, the 11 Mirrors Design Hotel contracted Eaton to consultant for the 2012 launch of the hotel. 11 Mirrors won "Best Small Hotel" at The International Hotel Awards. It was awarded the "Best New Hotel" of 2012 by HVS in the luxury category and was TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for Top Hotel in Kyiv and Top Luxury Hotel in Kyiv. [16] [17]

The Lafayette Hotel of San Diego, CA contracted Eaton to be the creative director of the hotel. Eaton recreated the hotel's restaurant Hope 46.

Personal life

In 2006 Eaton married actress Sanoe Lake. They have two children.[ citation needed ]

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