Michael Moore: Photographer, Artist, Creative Thinker

My Background

I was born in Tampa, Florida. I attended high school there where I specialized in advanced art and business. After my studies, I joined the US Army where I served as an intelligence analyst with the 1st Calvary Division HQ G2. During my time we were deployed to Iraq for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm where I received and Army Commendation Medal for the development and maintenance of three separate intelligence data bases. After a service connection injury I was honorably discharged and began a career in restaurant and retail management. After nearly 30 years, I decided to go to college and obtain a B.F.A. degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Photography. I attended the highly acclaimed Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD University) graduating summa cum laude, while developing my skills and knowledge these creative fields..

Who I am as a Photographer, Artist and Designer

Although I love creating art and designing logos and designs, I feel I am most comfortable behind the lens when shooting photographs. It is this passion that drives me most intensely. I love to do more common work such as portraits and commercial photography but I have a passion to tell stories or shed light onto subjects that may need it. I find the simplicity of black and white photography to be an interesting challenge as you are working void of color that typically helps define mood. Instead, you must find the drama or story within a world of light and shadows.

And though my passion currently is in photography, I still work to keep my design skills sharp by taking on projects that are submitted and speak to me. My craving to create constantly calls.

My Passions

I love to travel and explore. For this, I have to get into the outdoors and that is often where you will find me. From my early morning bike rides to afternoons on the water, Spending most of my life in Florida, the coastal lifestyle has a big influence on my personal designs. I find the palette and designs of mother nature one of my biggest inspirations. And I most enjoy these things in the company of family and close friends. There is nothing better than to have loved ones to share these experiences with. I have traveled to England, Belize, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Honduras, many of the Caribbean islands, Saudi Arabia and most of the continental United States. Each place provides new inspirations and enhances my imagination. I have aspirations to continue my travels into Europe and the South Pacific in the coming years. The Amalfi Coast awaits.

My other passions include fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking, and sampling food and drink flavors from around the world. And as is obvious, art and photography are always a great way for me to share my experiences.