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Hi, I'm Mike Roemer, a commercial, corporate, industrial, agriculture and editorial photographer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

 

I've lived the photography business since childhood, first tagging along during my father's long newspaper photography career before ever carrying my own camera gear. My interest grew as I watched the fascinating process of my dad making black and white images appear while shaking trays of chemicals under the red lights of a developing room.

 

My professional career started with a ten-year stint as a newspaper photographer meeting tight deadlines, adapting to curve balls and making the famous and not-so-famous comfortable in front of my lens.

 

I returned to Green Bay in the mid-1990s to start my own business, and now regularly travel around the U.S. and internationally for my clients. I enjoy the creative challenge of combining unusual angles, lighting and lens options to produce the perfect commercial image.

 

I've won first place awards in Pictures of the Year International, National Press Photographers Best of Photojournalism and National Headliners, along with being a three-time winner in the Pro Football Hall of Fame photo contest.

 

I love the variety of projects I get to work on, from healthcare organization and foundation annual reports, high-energy casino and gaming shoots, industrial projects at locations as diverse as cheese manufacturers and steel plants, to corporate culture assignments and documenting the Green Bay Packers.

 

Thanks for looking!

 

Mike

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Game • November 10, 2013

The Green Bay Packers lost their second home game in six days at Lambeau Field on Sunday Novemeber 10, 2013.  The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Packers 27-13.  This was the first time the Packers lost two consecutive home games since 2008.  In the first game the Packers lost to the Chicago Bears and also lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury.  In the second game the Packers lost backup quarterback Seneca Wallace to a groin injury.  The Packers have only started four different quarterbacks in the last 20 years and will start their third quarterback of the season next week when they face the New York Giants.

I was happy with the way I told the story of the day.  I got a fun tailgate feature, some interesting detail shots before the game and most of the key plays during the game and then a nice celebration by the Eagles at the end of the game and Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien with Aaron Rodgers watching helplessly in the final minutes of the game.

For the past 18 years I’ve shot the Packers from the north end zone.  Ever year of so in late fall we get a game with sun that bounces off the skybox windows to give plays in the north red zone an interesting fill with a dark background.  I love the light on Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Connor Barwin as he sacks Scott Tolzien,

Here are some of my favorite photos!

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Green Bay Packers fan do a little face painting in the Lambeau Field parking lot before the game.

The sun sneaks through the new upper deck at Lambeau Field before the game.

Packers defensive coordinator Dom Cappers sports a pin on his hat to honor the military.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Seneca Wallace looks for a receiver early in the game before going out with a groin injury after the first offensive series.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson looks to pull in a touchdown pass after the ball bounces off Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams helmet.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones celebrates a sack.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Seneca Wallace stretches on the sidelines after leaving the game with a groin injury.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jarrett Boykin pulls in a pass as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cary Williams defends.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Cedric Thornton blocks a pass by Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Boykin intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien.tries to tackle Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Boykin after throwing an interception.

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy gets a little twitted up by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Mike Neal and defensive end Johnny Jolly.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien gets a pass knocked down by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien throws over the defense of Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Connor Barwin.

Green Bay Packers punter Tim Masthay gets a punt off under pressure from the Eagles.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Micah Hyde gets taken down on a kickoff return.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien tires to get away from Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Connor Barwin.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien gets sacked by Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Connor Barwin.

The Philadelphia Eagles call a young Ozzy Osbourne play.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper celebrates a touchdown.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Roc Carmichael breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jarrett Boykin.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson tries to control a pass in the end zone as he hits the ground. After a red flag challenge the catch was ruled incomplete.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson react to a catch by Nelson in the end zone for a touchdown being call incomplete on a red flag challenge.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams picks up a fumble from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Kevin Dorsey and injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers look on in the final minutes of the Packers lose to the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy celebrates with fans after the Eagles defeated the Packers.

 

 

Posted in Green Bay Packers Photography | NFL Photography, Sports Photography

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears NFL Football Game • November 4, 2013

The Green Bay Packers have been in the next man up mode all year long with the rash of injuries that have plagued the team.  Monday night during their game against their divisional rival the Chicago Bears they got hit hard by the injury bug when quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with a shoulder injury early in the first quarter.  It was hard to keep calm and carry on when Seneca Wallace needed to replace Rodgers.  The Bears who were also with their first string quarterback, Jay Cutler, due to injury defeated the Packers 27-20.

During the play that knocked out Rodgers my shooting position was ahead of the line of scrimmage and I only got off one frame before my view was blocked.  Luckily the other photographers on my team had a better view of the play and we had ourselves covered.

It was tough to see the MVP quarterback walk off the field in his street clothes.

Here are some of my favorite photos from the game.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson and quarterback Aaron Rodgers do their routine of spinning a ball in the end zone after warmups.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward and strong safety Morgan Burnett try to tackle Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte celebrates a touchdown run.

Chicago Bears quarterback Josh McCown eludes Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk and cornerback Sam Shields.

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Jamari Lattimore blocks a punt by Chicago Bears punter Adam Podlesh. The Packers recovered the ball.

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy gets past Chicago Bears free safety Chris Conte as he heads to the end zone.

The Packers and Bears battle for a loose ball after the Packers attempted an on side kick. The Packers came out of the scrum with possession of the ball.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones gets the ball knocked out of his grasp by Chicago Bears free safety Chris Conte, but was able to recover it.

Chicago Bears Julius Peppers blocks a pass by Green Bay Packers quarterback Seneca Wallace.

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman grabs the face mask of Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy as he tries to take him down.

In street clothes after getting knocked out of the game Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after the game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Green Bay Packers Photography | NFL Photography, Sports Photography

Wisconsin Fitness Photographer • Exercise Photography at Cream City CrossFit

A few weeks ago I got a call about doing a photo shoot on a CrossFit gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  I’m an old school exercise guy so I didn’t know a lot about CrossFit, but became very excited about the shoot when I learned more about this fitness craze that’s gaining popularity.  CrossFit is an exercise program that offers a full-body workout combining cardio, weight lifting, gymnastics and core training to prepare the body for the unexpected.  The high intensity workout is extremely varied and is all about getting the most out of what you put in to it. A CrossFit workout will vary greatly and most workouts are between 45 minutes and an hour.

For this fitness photo shoot, we wanted to make the photos as dynamic as the exercises through creative lighting and taking advantage of the high intensity exercise done by the athletes.  We cast the actual people that work out at the gym for the photos and I couldn’t be happier with the quality of subjects we had.  Everyone was very cooperative and helped us make some dynamic fitness photography.  A special thanks to hair, makeup and sweat artist Jai Schmidt of Refashioned by Jai for making the athletes look so great for the photos.

Here are some of my favorite photos from the shoot.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

 

Posted in Lifestyle Photography, Sports Photography

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns NFL Football Game • October 21, 2013

On a cold and rainy late fall night the Green Bay Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 31-13 at Lambeau Field in an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Sunday October, 20th ,2013.  The Packers continue to “Keep Calm and Carry On” as coach Mike McCarthy would say, even though they have a number of key players out of the lineup due to injury.  The Packers suffered another set back on Sunday when tight end Jermichael Finley was carted off the field with a neck injury.  Here are my photos from covering the game.

With Sunday’s win the Packers find themselves in first place in the division with two key divisional games coming up in the next two weeks in prime time against the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears who are also dealing with injuries to key players.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles during warmups before the Packers Cleveland Browns game.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson and tight end Jermichael Finley celebrates Finley’s touchdown.

The Green Bay Packers bench celebrates an interception by Packers Davon House.

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron tries to pull in a pass as Green Bay Packers cornerback Micah Hyde defends.

 

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy reacts to a pass reception being called out of bounds.

Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Paul Kruger and cornerback Chris Owens sack Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk tries to sack Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden, but gets called for a face mask penalty in the process.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davone Bess focuses on pulling in a pass.

Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Paul Kruger pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks behind a stretcher carrying Green Bay Packers Jermichael Finley off the field after the tight end suffered a neck injury.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson helps Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jarrett Boykin celebrate a touchdown reception.

Cleveland Browns Travis Benjamin gets tripped up on an 86 years kickoff return.

Cleveland Browns Travis Benjamin celebrates his 86 yard kickoff return with Tori Gurley.

Green Bay Packers defensive end C.J. Wilson and nose tackle Ryan Pickett celebrate their win over the Cleveland Browns with fans as they walk off the field.

 

Posted in Editorial Photography, Green Bay Packers Photography | NFL Photography, Sports Photography

Photos From The Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions NFL Football Game • October 6, 2013

The Green Bay Packers win over the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game was a game of field goals for the most part.  Field goals don’t make for great pictures.  Each team scored one touchdown and both of those were scored in the opposite end zone then the one I cover.  For the most part I was happy with the photos I got.  Lots of leaping receivers make and not making circus type catches.  The Packers once again struggled in the red zone, but it did give kicker Mason Crosby an opportunity to kick five field goals, tying a team record.  With the Packers 22-9 win over the Detroit it continues another streak, the Lions haven’t won for 23 straight games in Wisconsin.

Thanks for looking!

Mike

 

Packers Sack Celebration

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Brad Jones does a little dance to celebrate sacking Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Jordy Nelson Eyes

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson leaps to try and pull in a pass.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kris Durham can’t make a catch in the red zone as Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House defends.

Football Hail mary Pass

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kris Durham and tight end Joseph Fauria try to make a catch in the end zone as Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields and cornerback Tramon Williams defend.

Aaron Rodgers touchdown celebration

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb with guard T.J. Lang and guard Evan Dietrich-Smith.

Reggie Bush rushing

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford blocks for Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush as Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings defends.

Aaron Rodgers eyes

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House keeps Detroit Lions wide receiver Kris Durham from making a catch.

James Jones Touchdown

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones makes a catch in the end zone, but can’t keep his feet inbounds as Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston defends.

Matthew Stafford Fumble

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Nick Perry knocks the ball out of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hands. Detroit Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff recovers the fumble.

Leaping Brandon Pettigrew

Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House.

NFL quarterbacks shake hands

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shake hand after the game.

 

Posted in Green Bay Packers Photography | NFL Photography, Sports Photography, Uncategorized

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