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Michael began his commercial photography business in 1982. He services national and international clients from his home base in Kansas City, with an additional studio in Prague. Michael has worked extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia for clients such as Kendall-Jackson Wines, Bolle, Marlboro, Columbia Records, Coca Cola, Nordica, Kodak, Blockbuster Music, Sprint, Nextel, Hallmark Cards, Oil of Olay and the Federal Reserve Bank. Although Michael's technique has received notable accolades throughout the realm of advertising, his unique style is also applicable to the fine arts. Commissioned artwork has been available for private collectors exclusively through his studio since 1985. Michael’s work has been recognized by the following: Advertising Photographers of America, Graphis Design, Graphis Poster Annual, Communication Arts, Photography Annual, Photo Design Annual, American Photography Annual, American Association of Advertising Agencies, Clio International Advertising Awards. Michael was one of six photographers chosen from around the world to be published by Kodak International Photography. His work has also been featured in the Japanese graphic design magazine, Idea.