Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, 1964, Michael began playing piano at four-years-old, his talent for recognizing auditory and visual patterns manifesting early across multiple artistic disciplines. In 1989 he got is first computer, quickly transitioning to digital photography, painting, film and F/X, before turning his attention to patterns relevant to novel, screenplay, and story structure.

The memories we cherish, the best images and portraits we take must contain some measure of a story relevant to all or just to our loved ones. Having worked in all fields of photography for over thirty years, Michael excels at telling award-winning stories with both images and words.

"It's done with experience, perfect lighting, and a certain smile."