I'm Michael. Father, husband, friend, geek, and photographer. I love the Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks, am a Northern Illinois grad and just love new experiences.

My journey into photography began as a child. My father owns an old Minolta camera (it's older than I am) that was completely manual unlike today's high tech gadgets. I'm still trying to get him to let me have it ;)

Since those early days, my photography has evolved from simple snapshots, to landscapes, to the photography I spend most of my time taking today, which is of families. Capturing those special moments in memorable ways.

The type of photography I love is impromptu. I want to catch moments as they happen for real. That moment when you look into your loved one's eyes. That surprise laugh. Those are the moments that make life special. I just want to be there to capture them. I shoot 100% on location as to not only be able to have your family be comfortable in your surroundings, but also to be as natural as possible.