Artist's Statement 



My name is Mike Natzke, and I've been involved in photography since I was a child.  It's a passion of mine that I hope to share with you through this website.

As you'll see, my  subject matter is wide-ranging.  I'm a generalist, not a specialist, so I like to shoot everything.  If something catches my eye I shoot it.  If I like what I see I look for more.  This flies in the face of conventional photography wisdom, where you should stick to one thing.  Boring!  Photography, like life, is a journey.  How can I continue to learn and expand my craft if I don't try different things and improve on what I've already learned?

So what will you see?  Landscapes, Flowers, Creatures, and Common everyday items.  Sometimes I'm far away, sometimes close, and sometimes closer.  Sometimes it's bright and cheery, and sometimes is dark and moody.

I also take portraits.  Now, how can I be a portrait photographer, too?  Simple, by practice... and lots of it.   I like have other photographers critique my work so that I can continue making better pictures. Ultimately though it's you, my customer, who decides whether the work is any good.  If you're not happy, then neither am I.

So, if you're looking for reasonably priced professional portraits, contact me to set up an appointment. Here is some of what I've done: high school seniors, family, children, baby, reunion, and engagement photos.  Check out the Portraits section for some samples.  I can also do location photos at your home, work, or outdoors.  I serve southeast Oakland county in Michigan.

I will also be participating in a limited number of juried fine art fairs this year.     If you're interested in seeing some of my work first-hand please take a look at the calendar page for dates and locations as this list will change periodically as the applications are reviewed.

Thanks for looking.



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