Michael currently resides in Baltimore City, though grew up in the suburbs of Washington D.C. along with a few years in Europe.  His photographs have been used extensively for theater, modeling, dance, actor headshots, book jackets, advertising, editorial work, annual reports, executive portraiture, and CD jackets.  His professional work has regularly appeared in publications such as The Washington Post Magazine, The Baltimore Sun, City Paper, Dirty Linen, and Baltimore Interview, and his personal photography has been featured in numerous gallery exhibitions, public and private collections including the Baltimore Museum of Art, MPT, Minas Gallery and Maryland Art Place.