Michael Schwartz

Photography has been an important part of my life, since my youth. What started as a hobby, developed into a passion. I actively participate in the Vancouver Photo Club and in various global photo communities, such as INSTAGRAM and FLICKER.

I have a strong need for communication, in general and visual communication specifically. I walk around searching for interesting viewpoints and unique perspectives, whether I carry my camera or not. My vision and ambition is to capture the beauty around us, in nature and in man-made environments, by going beyond the technical knowledge of the medium and aspiring to achieve the artistic level.

My photographic interests include a large variety of subjects, from landscapes, cityscapes, nature, abstracts, street photography to close-ups, from action filled scenes to still lives. Lately, I also enjoy exploring the endless possibilities of digitally enhancing photographic images into photo-art, including multiple exposures and intentional camera movement, among other in-camera and post processing techniques.