Stephen Carmickle
I am a photographer from Michigan that enjoys photographing a wide variety of subjects; from vast landscapes to the tiny world of insects and everything between! While I find myself mostly drawn to nature I will photograph anything if it will make a cool image. I began photography in high school at the age of 15 and picked up my first digital camera when I was 20 after my uncle lent me his. I am on a never ending journey to become a better photographer than I was the day before and as a result hopefully live a fulfilling life that will be told through the memoir that is my photos. I have a deep love for nature and our planet, not only for its remarkable beauty but also it’s vital importance for the existence and sustenance of all living things. The Earth is the only place in the known universe to harbor life and there are no do-overs or second chances when it comes to our home and I feel the way Humanity treats our planet tells me the magnitude of such facts is not truly comprehended collectively. I hope my photography inspires others to have a greater appreciation for the planet that allows life to live upon it.