It must be in his genes because his Grandfather was a photographer in Philadelphia in the 1930s and would take photographs of families having picnics in the parks. In those days cameras had the size and look of an accordion and the film was silver emulsion painted onto glass plates. Michael went to school in Philadelphia for photography. Later he assisted his former teachers when they had commerci
al photo shoots. Michael worked as an assistant for the Macy’s catalog photography studio and then with leading photographers in the Silicon Valley area. National Geographic
My very popular lightning shot has been published in National Geographic not once, but twice. Many people have asked how I was able to capture that image. It is not as hard as it looks - if nature cooperates. I shot it on film, the same way you would photograph fireworks. I stabilized the camera on a tripod, set the shutter to the B (bulb) setting, estimated the proper aperture for film and lighting conditions, and then held the shutter open until the lightning struck. This is not an endorsement to imitate this, just my experience. It is somewhat safer photographing from inside a house through an open window, but if you are reckless enough to try it, (as I was) Beware - lighting can be wildly unpredictable and deadly. It is much safer to purchase a copy of my print.
“Most of my photography is planned, others not so. I like my photography to take the viewer into the image, to let them feel the wind, smell the air, hear the sounds and the warmth of the sun as it falls on your body. To feel as if you are there." As you may have noticed on my page, I am also available for commercial and commissioned work. Please do not hesitate to call or write me with you idea(s) for any project you may have in the future or if you would like a quote to license any of my images. Michael Addario Photography 415-602-0017 PST
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