Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Michael Tullberg of Echo Park

We recently had the chance to connect with Michael Tullberg and have shared our conversation below.

Michael, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: Have you ever been glad you didn’t act fast?
Many times, usually when I see a story in the news that is trying to press my buttons. I find it infinitely more productive to step back and force myself not to react quickly and rashly to the stimulus the piece is trying to provoke in me.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’ve been photographing for Getty Images’ Entertainment division for the past 20+ years. You’ll often find me on the red carpet, at celebrity benefits and events, as well as concerts.

I’ve also been one of the country’s longest running electronic music photojournalists, since the 1990s. Related to that, I also ran an independent book publishing company, and published two books about the history of electronic music in North America.

Recently, I served as an Associate Producer for a major music documentary that will soon be released by Insomniac Productions.

I’ve also been on the college lecture circuit, lecturing to undergrads about the history of electronic music.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
That I have the time to do everything.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Learn to say less and listen more.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Mostly. Everybody has their private life, and not everything in it must necessarily be shared with everyone else.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
The work that I left on the table–my photography, my books, and the history that I passed down to those who follow me.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.michaeltullberg.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltullberg
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltullberg/
• Twitter: https://x.com/michaeltullberg
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.tullberg
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lashutterbug

Image Credits
Red carpet shot: Photograph by Chris Pizello