“When I look through the lens, my artistic intent is to arrange elements into a composition that satisfies the eye. Whether the photo is for business or pleasure, my goal is to attract the viewers attention”

Armed with a Bachelors of Science in Design from the College of Architecture and a life long pursuit in Photography Michael has developed a keen eye for composition and graphic design. His 26 year architectural background is reflected in his use of strong lines that pull viewers into his artwork that he likes to call “Natural Photography”.

Michael has teaches photography at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, where he is inspired by the Architecture, Landscape and Geology of the Southwestern region he has called home for 20 years. Having traveled, hiked and photographed extensively in Arizona, Michael is a excellent resource for new outdoor destinations that provide inspiring photographic possibilities.

His involvement in photography has led him to clients with similar interests in “The Natural”. Michael’s artistic creativity is at it best in the highly successful photographic documentation of Heidi Golden’s personal “Hearts Rock” collection.

Born of Danish parents in Lincoln City, Oregon, Michael has traveled in Thailand, Mexico, Morocco, Jamaica and the Bahamas. In addition to living in Stockholm Sweden for 9 years, he has also back packed 13 countries in Europe.

Michael’s Natural Photography is viewable at;

www.AZnuturalPhotography

www.heartsrock.org

"People will only protect what they love.

The only way the places we love will remain

is if we work hard to save them."

Matt Nelson

Mitch leads adventure trips and chairs the outing department of the Sierra Club in Tucson. He is always looking for fellow adventurers to participate in the amazing hikes he'll be guiding, to share in his love of wild places and the conservation of those lands. Mitch has spent the last decade exploring and leading hiking, backpacking, canyoneering and canoeing trips in the Southwestern U.S. He has hiked extensively in the canyons throughout the Colorado Plateau, in the Sonoran Desert and the mountains of Arizona. Mitch also conducts multi-media slideshows showcasing his photos and writes nature articles for various outdoor groups. He majored in geology at City College in New York and likes to share his impressive botanical, geologic and environmental knowledge with everyone he hikes with. He plays guitar in a four piece country rock band and has been known to play his instrument on river trips! Mitch is passionate about providing meaningful travel experiences that leave people with a sense of wonder and awe with the natural world.

Mitch’s band can be seen and heard at;

www.myspace.com/tucsoncornerstoneband

mitchstevens@qwestoffice.net