Brother-Michael Katlow Cox (Photographer)

Brother-Michael "Katlow" Cox: A Journey Through Photography and Beyond

Brother-Michael "Katlow" Cox was born in Brooklyn, NY, on February 5, 1957. He attended Erasmus Hall High School and graduated with a degree in Computer Science from LaGuardia Community College. He also participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate High School for many years.

Michael began his photography journey in 1983 when film photography was prevalent. In 2009, a negative comment—"I don’t want you taking my picture with that B.S. camera"—ignited his determination, transforming him into a renowned photographer across the Tri-State area and beyond.

His work has been featured in Designer Beth Anne's interview on Alberta Prime Time TV - Building a Fashion Empire. As a published photographer, Michael strives to enhance the art of photography, living by the motto: “One Picture, One Word, Beautiful…”

In 2014, Michael and Donna Michelle Franklin co-founded "DMochelle Fashions Magazine," showcasing cover personalities such as singers Meli'sa Morgan and Melba Moore, Liz Black, actor Mikey Jay, Dr. Jeff Godere and Dr. Amber Broody, actress Jacinth Headlam, R&B group Levert II, rap legend Ms. TOI, Miss Maryland USA model Mame Adjei, pastor Donnie McClurkin, and actor Gio Delavicci.

By 2016, Michael had photographed numerous industry icons, including singer Keith Washington, TV personality Cheryl Wills, singer JaQuay, R&B groups The Delfonics and Blue Magic, legendary Kool DJ Red Alert, singers Meli'sa Morgan, Melba Moore, and Evelyn Champagne King, rap legend Ms. TOI, actress Jacinth Headlam, singer Buddy Wike of INTRO, singer Adina Howard, actor Leon Robinson (aka "Leon"), rapper Rah Digga, singer Alfa Anderson, actor/singer Richard Pryor Jr., actor John Canada Terrell, singers Julia Robertson and Tisha Hunter of Ex-Girlfriend, singer Suzann Christine, singer Monique Nikkole, singer Maverick Gaither, singer James "Dtrain" Williams, rapper ICE Tea, rapper Flavor Flav, singer Traci Braxton, the Original Spindarella, the late poet Chereen Lewis, boxers Cindy & Amanda Serrano, basketball player Kym Hampton, CEO of the African American Day Parade Yusuf Hasan, singer Allison Williams Foster, R&B group Aviance, actor Hill Harper, actor Tomike Lee Ogugua, actress Tanya Thompson, musician Mel Holder, CEO of SITA Jenise Bragg, singer Chris Michaels, The Ladies of SKYY (Denise, Dolores, and Bonné Dunning), R&B group Hi-Five, radio personality Mike Shannon, radio host Ed Lover, the Full Force Brothers, producer EASY Mo Bee, singer Alyson Williams, singer Syleena Johnson, radio personality Lenny Green, and the late Cece Franklin McKenzie.

In 2019, Michael launched "Photography Insight Plus Magazine," featuring cover personalities such as May's Mz. Tonni, July's Ms. Jeannette Boyd II, September's Ms. Jill Foster, December 2019's CLEPH, May 2020's Karen Fields-Spooner, September 2020's Monique Nikkole, January 2021's Karen Fields-Spooner, February 2021's Shahndor Barnes, and April 2021's Mz. Tonni.

Michael is the Producer/Director of PIPE TV (Photography Insight Plus Experience TV). He is also the Owner and CEO of Memorie 4 Life Photography LLC and Editor-In-Chief of "Photography Insight Plus Magazine." Additionally, he serves as an Executive Producer for shows like "On the Move with Mz. Tonni" and "Beauty Behold Beauty Transitions with Jill Foster," which air on cable networks in NYC: Optimum Ch68, Spectrum Ch1998, RCN Ch83, and Verizon FIOS Ch43.

PIPE TV, a spin-off of "Photography Insight Plus Magazine," leverages articles to provide readers with an immersive experience, showcasing the talents of artists, models, authors, actresses, actors, photographers, and more. This approach helps readers connect more deeply with each featured story. PIPE TV is broadcast on BRIC TV, BronxNet, MNN and QPTV.

In 2022/2023 and 2024, Michael earned multiple Film Festival Awards and received the President Biden Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service, as well as the People’s Choice Award for Producer for "On The Move with Mz. Tonni" at the B Free Award 2023.

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As a photographer, he loves capturing special moments and freezing them in time.

Here are just a few of his past Shows:

·        Small Bouquet Fashion Show 2015/2016/2017/2018

·        Infinite Exposure Fashion Show 2019/2020/2022/2023/2024

·        African American Day Parade 2019/2022/2023/2024

·        Beauty Behold Beats Competition 2019

·        IEFW 2018/2019/2020/2021

·        New Jersey Fashion Week 2019

·        New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Sept 2014, Feb 2015, Sept 2015, Feb 2016

·        MBFW Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2015

·        Fashion On The Hudson 2016/2017/2018

·        The World's Famous Lexington Market Fashion Show 2015

·        The Ocktober Film Festival 2014/2015

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