Mike Tittel – Commercial Resort, Tourism & Lifestyle Photographer

[instagram] [linkedin] INFO/Behind-the-Scenes CONTACT INFO/About-Mike-Tittel GALLERIES/Lifestyle-Photographer-Chicago GALLERIES/Sports-Fitness-Photographer-Chicago GALLERIES/Destinations + Tourism CAMPAIGNS/Park City Mountain Resort CAMPAIGNS/Coppélia CAMPAIGNS/Upgrade Labs CAMPAIGNS/Veo Ride CAMPAIGNS/Destination Door County CAMPAIGNS/Horizon Fitness CAMPAIGNS/Spenga CAMPAIGNS/Travel Wisconsin CAMPAIGNS/Toyota x Goats Trail GALLERIES/Hospitality + Resort INFO/Resort and Hospitality Photographer INFO/Destination and Tourism Photographer INFO/Sports and Fitness Photographer INFO/Lifestyle Photographer INFO/Commercial Campaign Photographer CAMPAIGNS/Campaigns in the Wild MICRO/Luxury-Hospitality-Production-Foundation MICRO/How-I-Work MICRO/Selected Work MICRO/Let's Connect

Sports & Fitness Photography

Active Lifestyle Photography for Brands, Athletes & Campaigns

I create high-energy sports and fitness photography focused on movement, authenticity, and the active lifestyle moments brands rely on for campaigns. My work spans training environments, outdoor performance, gym settings, boutique studios, and real-world athletic stories. I also have experience photographing celebrity athletes and high-profile talent, and I integrate select video direction alongside commercial stills to support larger content needs.

What I Deliver

• Commercial sports and active lifestyle photography

• Authentic movement, performance, and training environments

• Athlete portraits, lifestyle sequences, and action-driven brand moments

• High-efficiency direction for talent, athletes, and teams

• Select video direction integrated into stills productions

• Consistent, production-ready visuals for campaigns, websites, and social

Who I Work With

• Fitness brands and activewear companies

• Gyms, boutique studios, and wellness organizations

• Outdoor + adventure brands

• Sports equipment companies

• Agencies producing sports, wellness, and lifestyle campaigns

• Athlete-focused brands and performance-driven companies

Why Sports & Fitness Brands Hire Me

• A genuine understanding of movement, form, and athletic authenticity thanks to my own background in CrossFit, skiing, trail running, and the outdoor lifestyle

• Ability to connect quickly with athletes and talent, giving clear, confident direction that brings out real effort and believable moments

• An intuitive ability to read energy, adjust pacing, and capture the exact moment where performance and emotion meet

• High comfort working with celebrity athletes and high-profile talent in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

• A light, collaborative on-set presence that keeps shoots fun, motivating, and productive

• Deep understanding of what active lifestyle brands need to communicate visually—strength, progression, grit, wellness, and relatability

Full Production Support

• Expert location scouting across gyms, trails, mountain environments, urban spaces, and outdoor performance settings

• Access to a trusted network of producers, assistants, DPs, stylists, and HMU artists

• Seamless integration of stills with select video direction when campaigns call for both

• Efficient planning and coordination to keep shoots running smoothly across multiple locations

• Strong collaboration with agency and internal brand teams

• Scalable crew support tailored to the size and ambition of the campaign

Featured Sports & Fitness Work

Explore the full gallery

Locations Served

Available for sports, fitness, and active lifestyle campaigns across the United States and internationally, including the Upper Midwest, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Utah, Colorado, and the Intermountain West.

Get In Touch

If you’re looking to elevate your destination’s marketing with authentic lifestyle imagery and a collaborative, experience-driven approach, I’d love to talk.

Contact →