About Michael

In the beginning of 2025, We changed our name to BEST Video & Photo to better serve and market our brand.

Michael J. Orlando is the proud owner and operator of BEST Video & Photo, a premier photography and videography service that is dedicated to providing exceptional visual storytelling. With a talented and experienced staff of several highly skilled videographers and photographers, we specialize in capturing your most important and unforgettable moments in stunning detail. Since our establishment in 2020, we have been devoted to celebrating life’s milestones through our lens, and we take great pride in our remarkable track record of delivering happiness to our clients. We understand how precious these memories are, and we strive to ensure that every project we undertake reflects our commitment to excellence and genuine passion for what we do.

Just to let you know a little about my histrory:

I have enjoyed a robust 47+ year career in the technical staging business.
Over the years, he has honed his skills and built a reputation as a reliable and innovative professional in the industry.
Coming from humble beginnings in the late 70’s until today, Michael has helped stage just about every conceivable type of program.
His experience has provided him with the unique ability to understand the specific needs of each event and articulate the vision of his clients.
Starting with his own concert sound and lighting company, he has worked with artists as The Pointer Sisters, The Ohio Players, Lee Greenwood, Crystal Gayle, Marie Osmond, The Four Tops, and The Temptations to name a few.

Moving into the corporate market in the mid 80’s, Michael helped stage many corporate events including Siemens Medical, Forbes Conference Group, Charbroil, PGA World Golf, The Direct Marketing Association, TGI Fridays, The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Merrill Lynch, Johnson & Johnson, New Holland Tractors, Oracle Users Group, The CW Network, Sherwin Williams, HP, Church’s Chicken, Maaco Car Centers, Phillips Medical, Publix Supermarkets, Novartis, Burger King, Verizon, Barnes & Noble, Volvo, Bacardi, and many more.
These experiences contributed significantly to his expertise in managing high-stakes productions that required seamless execution.
Michael has been a Technical Director for the past 24 years and helped guide corporate programs large and small to success.

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Through his dedication and passion, he has established a legacy that inspires new generations of technicians entering the field.