Michael Grecco
@grecco.com
NYC/LA based Director + Photographer
Executive Producer of the documentary series Punk on Epix
Founder of the American Society for Collective Rights Licensing
Executive Producer of the documentary series Punk on Epix
Founder of the American Society for Collective Rights Licensing
Beyond the sound, the lifestyle, and the ethos of an international culture that wears the moniker Punk are the faces. The faces of Punk, unfiltered from the underground show attitude.
๐ Take a deeper look at the Faces of Punk on the blog: shorturl.at/pWa7z
#PunkPhotography #UndergroundCulture
๐ Take a deeper look at the Faces of Punk on the blog: shorturl.at/pWa7z
#PunkPhotography #UndergroundCulture
The Faces of Punk: Unfiltered Portraits from the Underground
Beyond the sound, the lifestyle and the ethos of an international culture that wears the moniker Punk, are the faces. The faces of Punk...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Beyond the sound, the lifestyle, and the ethos of an international culture that wears the moniker Punk are the faces. The faces of Punk, unfiltered from the underground show attitude.
๐ Take a deeper look at the Faces of Punk on the blog: shorturl.at/pWa7z
#PunkPhotography #UndergroundCulture
๐ Take a deeper look at the Faces of Punk on the blog: shorturl.at/pWa7z
#PunkPhotography #UndergroundCulture
A still photograph freezes time, but through framing, light, and movement, Iโve always aimed to capture more than stillness.
๐ Read more about how still images can tell dynamic stories on the blog: shorturl.at/4PirJ
#PhotographyArt #MotionInPhotography #VisualStorytelling
๐ Read more about how still images can tell dynamic stories on the blog: shorturl.at/4PirJ
#PhotographyArt #MotionInPhotography #VisualStorytelling
How to Capture Motion in a Still Frame
The still photograph freezes time; however, the skilled photographer, like Michael Grecco, can capture motion in a still frame. Using his...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:24 PM
A still photograph freezes time, but through framing, light, and movement, Iโve always aimed to capture more than stillness.
๐ Read more about how still images can tell dynamic stories on the blog: shorturl.at/4PirJ
#PhotographyArt #MotionInPhotography #VisualStorytelling
๐ Read more about how still images can tell dynamic stories on the blog: shorturl.at/4PirJ
#PhotographyArt #MotionInPhotography #VisualStorytelling
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Hear director and photographer Michael Grecco (@grecco.com) explain why #copyright matters to him in our newest Creator Voices video. Watch now, and be sure to also check out the rest of our videos on our Creator Voices page! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
January 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Hear director and photographer Michael Grecco (@grecco.com) explain why #copyright matters to him in our newest Creator Voices video. Watch now, and be sure to also check out the rest of our videos on our Creator Voices page! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
Reposted by Michael Grecco
An abandoned mill somewhere in North Carolina.
๐ท Ricoh GR III
๐ Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #WindowsOnWednesday #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #monochrome #architecture #architectural #abandoned #urban #urbangaze #urbex #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Ricoh #P418
๐ท Ricoh GR III
๐ Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #WindowsOnWednesday #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #monochrome #architecture #architectural #abandoned #urban #urbangaze #urbex #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Ricoh #P418
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
An abandoned mill somewhere in North Carolina.
๐ท Ricoh GR III
๐ Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #WindowsOnWednesday #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #monochrome #architecture #architectural #abandoned #urban #urbangaze #urbex #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Ricoh #P418
๐ท Ricoh GR III
๐ Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #WindowsOnWednesday #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #monochrome #architecture #architectural #abandoned #urban #urbangaze #urbex #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Ricoh #P418
Reposted by Michael Grecco
Bold, theatrical, and unforgettable. #LeneLovich captured the spirit of 80s punk and new wave with her iconic style and energy.
๐ท See more in Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave: a.co/d/aq8zkcu
#punkhistory #daysofpunk #newwave #80spunk #punkphotography
๐ท See more in Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave: a.co/d/aq8zkcu
#punkhistory #daysofpunk #newwave #80spunk #punkphotography
January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Bold, theatrical, and unforgettable. #LeneLovich captured the spirit of 80s punk and new wave with her iconic style and energy.
๐ท See more in Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave: a.co/d/aq8zkcu
#punkhistory #daysofpunk #newwave #80spunk #punkphotography
๐ท See more in Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave: a.co/d/aq8zkcu
#punkhistory #daysofpunk #newwave #80spunk #punkphotography
Punk began as a sound with a DIY essence that created, fostered, and was a cultural revolution. No doubt there are varying opinions on where, when, and how Punk was created.
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Continue reading to explore how punk transformed music forever: shorturl.at/RVzLZ
Punk and the Rise of Independent Record Labels
Punk was a revolution that spat in the eye of corporate-controlled, overproduced bottom-line music. Punk gave rise to the independent reco...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Punk began as a sound with a DIY essence that created, fostered, and was a cultural revolution. No doubt there are varying opinions on where, when, and how Punk was created.
Continue reading to explore how punk transformed music forever: shorturl.at/RVzLZ
Continue reading to explore how punk transformed music forever: shorturl.at/RVzLZ
As an aspiring or professional photographer, it is a challenge to photograph people who hate being photographed. Some people are self-conscious; some have trust issues, and others have an inbred aversion to the camera.
Read more: shorturl.at/BpwL1
Read more: shorturl.at/BpwL1
How to Photograph People Who Hate Being Photographed
As an aspiring or professional photographer, it is a challenge to photograph people who hate being photographed. Some people are self-con...
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January 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
As an aspiring or professional photographer, it is a challenge to photograph people who hate being photographed. Some people are self-conscious; some have trust issues, and others have an inbred aversion to the camera.
Read more: shorturl.at/BpwL1
Read more: shorturl.at/BpwL1
Thank you, Chris Armstrong at @photopolitic.bsky.social, for another fantastic piece on the Days of Punk project. Your site is handsโdown one of the best-designed out there!
๐ Take a look at the feature here: shorturl.at/hK3Xq
๐ Take a look at the feature here: shorturl.at/hK3Xq
Days of Punk
In 2017, I was inspired to start combing through my archives of the punk and rock โn roll photos that I shot when I was living in Boston during college and after, shooting for the Associated Press, an...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Thank you, Chris Armstrong at @photopolitic.bsky.social, for another fantastic piece on the Days of Punk project. Your site is handsโdown one of the best-designed out there!
๐ Take a look at the feature here: shorturl.at/hK3Xq
๐ Take a look at the feature here: shorturl.at/hK3Xq
Big thanks to @whnt for the great coverage of the Days of Punk exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Iโm incredibly grateful for the support and excitement around the show. Huntsville, you rock!
๐ฐ Read the full article here: shorturl.at/8tISi
๐ฐ Read the full article here: shorturl.at/8tISi
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December 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Big thanks to @whnt for the great coverage of the Days of Punk exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Iโm incredibly grateful for the support and excitement around the show. Huntsville, you rock!
๐ฐ Read the full article here: shorturl.at/8tISi
๐ฐ Read the full article here: shorturl.at/8tISi
Thrilled to see my Days of Punk exhibit featured in Music Minds: โPunkโs Visual DNA Gets Museum Treatment in Huntsville.โ
Thank you Music Minds for such an incredible piece! ๐ฐ Read the article: shorturl.at/1LfDz
Thank you Music Minds for such an incredible piece! ๐ฐ Read the article: shorturl.at/1LfDz
Punk's Visual DNA Gets Museum Treatment in Huntsville - Music Minds
Michael Grecco's punk photography exhibition at Huntsville Museum of Art showcases 100+ iconic images of Johnny Rotten, Joan Jett, and Ramones through Feb 1, 2026.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Thrilled to see my Days of Punk exhibit featured in Music Minds: โPunkโs Visual DNA Gets Museum Treatment in Huntsville.โ
Thank you Music Minds for such an incredible piece! ๐ฐ Read the article: shorturl.at/1LfDz
Thank you Music Minds for such an incredible piece! ๐ฐ Read the article: shorturl.at/1LfDz
What makes a song โPunkโ? Looking for clues by breaking down the core elements, there are three chords simplicity, snarling vocals, backed by driving repetitive beats.
See how punk left its mark on music, style, and culture: shorturl.at/WggRq
See how punk left its mark on music, style, and culture: shorturl.at/WggRq
What Makes a Song "Punk"?
What makes a song โPunkโ? Looking for clues by breaking down the core elements, there are three chords simplicity, snarling vocals, backed...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What makes a song โPunkโ? Looking for clues by breaking down the core elements, there are three chords simplicity, snarling vocals, backed by driving repetitive beats.
See how punk left its mark on music, style, and culture: shorturl.at/WggRq
See how punk left its mark on music, style, and culture: shorturl.at/WggRq
The digital era of photography comes with an amazing array of tools. The devices used by photographers go beyond cameras.
Learn what tools photographers are really using today: shorturl.at/a7GDE
Learn what tools photographers are really using today: shorturl.at/a7GDE
Are We Over-Editing Our Photos?
The amateur and the professional photographer must ask and answer the question, โAre we overediting our photos?โ Is there a case for rest...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The digital era of photography comes with an amazing array of tools. The devices used by photographers go beyond cameras.
Learn what tools photographers are really using today: shorturl.at/a7GDE
Learn what tools photographers are really using today: shorturl.at/a7GDE
Photographing David Bowie was both a dream and a challenge. As a singer-songwriter, actor, and ever-evolving canvas of identity, Bowie offered photographers more than just a celebrity subject; he embodied transformation.
Read the full story behind the lens: shorturl.at/lJIXE
Read the full story behind the lens: shorturl.at/lJIXE
Photographing David Bowie
Photographing David Bowie was both a dream and a challenge. As a singer-songwriter, actor, and ever-evolving canvas of identity, Bowie...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Photographing David Bowie was both a dream and a challenge. As a singer-songwriter, actor, and ever-evolving canvas of identity, Bowie offered photographers more than just a celebrity subject; he embodied transformation.
Read the full story behind the lens: shorturl.at/lJIXE
Read the full story behind the lens: shorturl.at/lJIXE
The birth of punk music is open to interpretationโlike any movement, its origins are scattered across influence and intent. Punk vs. New Waveโthe moment the scene splitโmarked a cultural divergence.
Read how it branched, blurred, and broke rules: shorturl.at/aLmjM
Read how it branched, blurred, and broke rules: shorturl.at/aLmjM
Punk vs. New Wave: The Moment the Scene Split
Countless songs and artists contributed to the foundation of the punk sound. But as the scene evolved, so did its branches. Punk vs. New...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The birth of punk music is open to interpretationโlike any movement, its origins are scattered across influence and intent. Punk vs. New Waveโthe moment the scene splitโmarked a cultural divergence.
Read how it branched, blurred, and broke rules: shorturl.at/aLmjM
Read how it branched, blurred, and broke rules: shorturl.at/aLmjM
The history of photography is filled with technical innovation, but itโs the photo legendsโphotographers whoโve shaped the craftโwho gave it soul.
See how these legends changed the game forever: shorturl.at/Mf04D
See how these legends changed the game forever: shorturl.at/Mf04D
Photo Legends: Photographers Who've Shaped the Craft
The history of photography is filled with technical innovation, but itโs the photo legendsโphotographers whoโve shaped the craft, who gave...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The history of photography is filled with technical innovation, but itโs the photo legendsโphotographers whoโve shaped the craftโwho gave it soul.
See how these legends changed the game forever: shorturl.at/Mf04D
See how these legends changed the game forever: shorturl.at/Mf04D
Cameras, chaos, and rock 'nโ roll. From unforgettable nights with punk legends to capturing moments that live on foreverโthis piece on al.com dives into what it was like to be behind the lens during the wildest era of music.
Read the full story here:
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Read the full story here:
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December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Cameras, chaos, and rock 'nโ roll. From unforgettable nights with punk legends to capturing moments that live on foreverโthis piece on al.com dives into what it was like to be behind the lens during the wildest era of music.
Read the full story here:
shorturl.at/WXdWT
Read the full story here:
shorturl.at/WXdWT
Days of Punk is officially OPEN at the @HsvMuseumofArt! Chief Curator Natalie Mead's layout is great. Experience archival tear sheets, immersive video, & a soundscape by Peter Prescott & Roger Miller (with directional audio by @Holosonics). Thanks to Dini Lamot, @IlfordImaging, & TE - Exhibitions!
November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Days of Punk is officially OPEN at the @HsvMuseumofArt! Chief Curator Natalie Mead's layout is great. Experience archival tear sheets, immersive video, & a soundscape by Peter Prescott & Roger Miller (with directional audio by @Holosonics). Thanks to Dini Lamot, @IlfordImaging, & TE - Exhibitions!
Days of Punk is officially open at the Huntsville Museum of Art! What an opening weekend. Natalie Mead's curation, the soundscape by Peter Prescott & Roger Miller, and Dini Lamot's "Humans" posters all shine. Special thanks to Holosonics, Ilford & Terra Esplรชndida for making it happen.
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Days of Punk is officially open at the Huntsville Museum of Art! What an opening weekend. Natalie Mead's curation, the soundscape by Peter Prescott & Roger Miller, and Dini Lamot's "Humans" posters all shine. Special thanks to Holosonics, Ilford & Terra Esplรชndida for making it happen.
The Days of Punk exhibition opened to packed rooms @HsvMuseumofArt! Incredible energy. Shoutout to Natalie Mead (layout), Roger Miller & Peter Prescott (layered soundscape), & Dini Lamot ('Humans' posters). The @Holosonics directional audio is a game-changer! See you Nov 6 for my talk!
November 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Days of Punk exhibition opened to packed rooms @HsvMuseumofArt! Incredible energy. Shoutout to Natalie Mead (layout), Roger Miller & Peter Prescott (layered soundscape), & Dini Lamot ('Humans' posters). The @Holosonics directional audio is a game-changer! See you Nov 6 for my talk!
Iโm honored that Days of Punk, my photography series capturing the raw energy and rebellion of punk, continues to resonate.
๐ Read the full story here: shorturl.at/52DFm
๐ Read the full story here: shorturl.at/52DFm
Punk Never DiedโIt Got a Museum Exhibit
Punk rock exhibition at Huntsville Museum of Art showcases Michael Grecco's 1978-1986 photos of The Clash, Dead Kenneys, and Ramones through February 2026.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Iโm honored that Days of Punk, my photography series capturing the raw energy and rebellion of punk, continues to resonate.
๐ Read the full story here: shorturl.at/52DFm
๐ Read the full story here: shorturl.at/52DFm
So excited to speak tonight at the Huntsville Museum of Art! The local response has been amazing, and Iโm incredibly grateful. Huge thank you to @tnvalleyliving for the fantastic feature.
See more: shorturl.at/2nPA1
#MichaelGrecco #DaysOfPunk #HuntsvilleMuseumOfArt
See more: shorturl.at/2nPA1
#MichaelGrecco #DaysOfPunk #HuntsvilleMuseumOfArt
Relive the โDays of Punkโ at the Huntsville Museum of Art
Itโs time to rock out in the Rocket City and relive a golden era of Punk music!
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November 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
So excited to speak tonight at the Huntsville Museum of Art! The local response has been amazing, and Iโm incredibly grateful. Huge thank you to @tnvalleyliving for the fantastic feature.
See more: shorturl.at/2nPA1
#MichaelGrecco #DaysOfPunk #HuntsvilleMuseumOfArt
See more: shorturl.at/2nPA1
#MichaelGrecco #DaysOfPunk #HuntsvilleMuseumOfArt
REMINDER: Iโll be in Huntsville for a special live talk on Thursday, November 6, at the Huntsville Museum of Art!
Come hear the stories behind the images, the artists, and the wild, defiant energy that defined an entire generation of punk. Itโs a one-night-only event, and Iโd love to see you there.
Come hear the stories behind the images, the artists, and the wild, defiant energy that defined an entire generation of punk. Itโs a one-night-only event, and Iโd love to see you there.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
REMINDER: Iโll be in Huntsville for a special live talk on Thursday, November 6, at the Huntsville Museum of Art!
Come hear the stories behind the images, the artists, and the wild, defiant energy that defined an entire generation of punk. Itโs a one-night-only event, and Iโd love to see you there.
Come hear the stories behind the images, the artists, and the wild, defiant energy that defined an entire generation of punk. Itโs a one-night-only event, and Iโd love to see you there.
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: @ilfordandfuji face โ I never get tired of it. I used to be allergic to cats, but Russian Blues are hypoallergenicโฆ and now Iโm completely in love with this boy. ๐
#RussianBlue #CatLove #CatPortrait #PhotographersLife
#RussianBlue #CatLove #CatPortrait #PhotographersLife
October 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: @ilfordandfuji face โ I never get tired of it. I used to be allergic to cats, but Russian Blues are hypoallergenicโฆ and now Iโm completely in love with this boy. ๐
#RussianBlue #CatLove #CatPortrait #PhotographersLife
#RussianBlue #CatLove #CatPortrait #PhotographersLife
The Days of Punk captures a movement that became more than music, punk sparked a culture of rebellion, DIY art, and zine publishing that stretched far beyond NYC.
See how punk exploded: shorturl.at/5gDk4
#DaysofPunk #PunkCulture #ZineScene #DIYRevolution
See how punk exploded: shorturl.at/5gDk4
#DaysofPunk #PunkCulture #ZineScene #DIYRevolution
Punkโs Influence on Independent Publishing and Zine Culture
At its core, punk fostered a DIY ethos that encouraged people to create on their own terms. That spirit fueled an explosion of grassroots...
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July 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Days of Punk captures a movement that became more than music, punk sparked a culture of rebellion, DIY art, and zine publishing that stretched far beyond NYC.
See how punk exploded: shorturl.at/5gDk4
#DaysofPunk #PunkCulture #ZineScene #DIYRevolution
See how punk exploded: shorturl.at/5gDk4
#DaysofPunk #PunkCulture #ZineScene #DIYRevolution
In an age of filters and automation, the real challenge is knowing when to resist. Sometimes, simplicity is the boldest choice.
Find the beauty in restraint: shorturl.at/lCvPO
Find the beauty in restraint: shorturl.at/lCvPO
When Less is More: Stripping Down to Find the Real Shot
In the digital age of instant everything, itโs easy to complicate a photograph with filters, presets, elaborate lighting setups, and layer...
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July 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In an age of filters and automation, the real challenge is knowing when to resist. Sometimes, simplicity is the boldest choice.
Find the beauty in restraint: shorturl.at/lCvPO
Find the beauty in restraint: shorturl.at/lCvPO