Biography
Ansell’s career is marked by a rare versatility, balancing a distinguished fine art practice with high-stakes commercial production. As a leading Unit Stills Photographer, he has captured iconic moments for Disney’s animated masterpieces—including The Lion King, Toy Story, and Pocahontas—as well as live-action hits like American Pie and Scary Movie 2.
His influence extends deep into the landscape of modern television. His extensive roster of credits includes work for era-defining series such as ER, Grey’s Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, CSI, and The Jimmy Kimmel Show. In addition to his photography, his work as a graphic designer has shaped title sequences and advertising layouts for global networks.
The Fine Art Practice
While his commercial work demands precision under the bright lights of Hollywood, Ansell’s fine art practice—most notably his documentation of Europe in the 1960s—reveals a deep appreciation for mood, composition, and historical elegance. His ability to move seamlessly between the "Golden Age" aesthetic of Europe and the fast-paced world of celebrity portraiture makes his archive a unique bridge between historical documentary and contemporary media..
MICHAEL ANSELL
Fine Art & Unit Stills Photographer
Based in Los Angeles | At the intersection of fine art and popular culture, Michael Ansell is a prolific photographer and graphic designer. Renowned for his cinematic eye, he has contributed photography to over 20 feature films and 100 television productions, defining the behind-the-scenes visual identity of modern Hollywood.
This collection is curated as a forensic sequence of 15 essential images to reflect the narrative depth and market significance of Europe in the Sixties. Curated by The MF Gallery from the archives of Michael Ansell, all works are available for acquisition.
Piccadilly Circus, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Broadway Bookstore, Amsterdam, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Girl looking at balloon, Rome, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Shopping, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Street Ballet (view from double-decker bus), London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Angry Young Men, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
3 Blind Women, Rome, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Fun House, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Bicycle Delivery Man, Rome, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Hampsted Heath, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Men on way to work, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Walking the dog, Rome, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Underground, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Stonehenge, England, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Speakers Corner #2, Hyde Park, London, 1966 © Michael Ansell
Europe in the Sixties by Michael Ansell
Michael Ansell photographs are printed on Fuji Lustre archival paper, signed and dated en verso for proof of authenticity.
All prints © 1966, printed later
11” x 14” Open Edition
16” x 20” Open Edition
10% of select print sales are donated directly to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)