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Meet Micheal, the founder of Gathered Light LLC
Biography
Nature has always been more than a subject—it’s been my refuge, my teacher, and my call to action. My work as a photographer is rooted in a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship and a belief that visual storytelling can shift perspectives, build connection, and inspire protection.
With degrees in art history, anthropology, and music composition, I bring an interdisciplinary lens to my photography, one that sees the natural world not as separate from humanity, but deeply intertwined with our cultures, histories, and future. My practice is shaped by decades spent in the wilderness: climbing mountains, hiking remote trails, and diving thousands of hours beneath the ocean’s surface.
Professionally, I bring over 35 years of photographic and printing experience, including traditional darkroom work, digital imaging, historic processes, photo restoration, conservation-level matting and framing, and the cataloging of art and artifacts. Precision and preservation are central to my craft.
Today, I lead the Gathered Light ecosystem, an independent platform where I publish a bi-monthly magazine focused on conservation and photography, develop and release books that explore our relationship with the natural world, and offer gallery exhibitions and educational opportunities. Through these efforts, I aim to support artists, amplify urgent environmental stories, and help foster a culture of reverence, responsibility, and action.