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| Michael Bates interest in photography began at an early age when, in the 6th grade he got his first |
| camera for Christmas. After taking photography in high school and seeing his first print come to life |
| in the darkroom he knew this was his artistic calling. He shot his first wedding while still in high |
| school and still does weddings and portraiture. |
| Michael spent 12 years in the United States Air Force as a KC-135 crew chief but still kept polishing |
| his skills as a photographer. |
| Michael's skills have not gone unnoticed, when the airline he works for started annual photography |
| contests, Michael won first place 3 years in a row. In 2004 after his first show he earned enough |
| money to open his own gallery and studio in Sky Forest, California. |
| Michael was recently honored with a "Best of Show" blue ribbon at the Lake Arrowhead Art and Wine |
| Festival for the photography category. |
| Michael enjoys all aspects of photography and digital art, weddings and portraiture, but really enjoys |
| shooting scenics and wildlife images. One of his favorite subjects are the Bald Eagles that winter near |
| his home in the San Bernardino mountains. |
| Michael has done extensive field work in Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington state, Wyoming & Kentucky. |
| Some past and current clients include: |
| The Jeran Foundation, United Parcel Service, NASCAR, Allstate Insurance, the Boeing Aircraft Company |
| and private collectors from as far away as Canada. |
| Affiliations: |
| The Wildlife Nature Artists Group (WNAG), www.natureartists.com |
| The Lake Arrowhead and Crestline Chambers of Commerce |
| The National Association of Photoshop Professionals |
| Mountain Arts Network, www.mountainartsnetwork.org |
| Contact info: |
| Gallery: 909-336-4900 |
| Cell: 909-732-4307 |
| email me! |
| Michael Bates Photography • All Rights Reserved • 2007 |
| website by Enchant Web Design |