I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to explore such places and photograph moments from my adventures. I wound up with a treasure trove of images of places that have uplifted me spiritually and provided me with such exquisite memories.

Michael has lived in Pensacola or Pensacola Beach since the age of 3. He is a UWF graduate and worked in the rehabilitation field for 36 years until his retirement. Surfing is what initially led Michael to photography; he photographed friends during their surfing adventures and afterwards they would often gather to have slide-show parties to relive their joy of riding waves. He was inspired by the scenery on these trips to destinations including California, the Hawaiian Islands, Mexico, various Florida locations, and the Cape Hatteras vicinity of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Eventually, his photography interests evolved into capturing moments in nature and wilderness areas.

Michael’s passion is planning and experiencing adventures with his family in national parks across the USA. They have explored and hiked in most of the major parks where he photographs scenic landscapes and wildlife during these excursions. He hopes his photographs promote a desire to protect these natural sanctuaries and wildlife corridors for future generations. It’s not unusual for him to arrive at his photo-op destination well before sunrise to ensure catching that intriguing, special light and color. His wife, Kathy, and grown children, Christopher and Ginny, are ardent lovers of the natural world and its inhabitants and they have shared some wonderful times exploring wild places together. He is a member of Quayside Art Gallery in Pensacola, Florida.