Every philosopher needs a cat, but not every cat needs a philosopher.
My name is Michael Joseph, and the Maine Coon cat, her name is Minchy. In our relationship, I do all the traveling and talking, and she does all the sitting and listening. It’s a well-balanced relationship, just the two of us now, since I became a widower a few years ago. I feel blessed to have thirty-seven incredible years with my best friend, true love, soulmate, wife, and business partner. I remain forever thankful and grateful to God for giving me Elaine Michelle. I can say with certainty, she left me a lot better than the way she found me!
My self-taught photographer career began in 1995 with the traditional medium of 35mm Black & White film photography, while using a Canon AE-1 camera with a fixed 28mm lens. Today, I have traveled to all forty-eight contiguous United States, to many international countries, and continue to do so. My photography has appeared in many solo exhibitions, has been honored in several juried art shows, can be found in several important museums, Fortune 500 corporations, private collections, television series, Hollywood movies, licensing and publishing, and in major retail stores. Curriculum Vitae.
During the summer of 2001, I created the 9/11 Memorial, being so moved by the events I felt obliged to act. The catalyst for the project was my photograph titled “In God We Trust” of the World Trade Center that I made a year prior to the attacks. The documentary film “Puncture” is an in-depth, raw, and uncut interview telling of my story as I traveled the country touching the hearts of thousands.
In 2005, enjoying together the success of my photography career, Elaine and I established Artblend – a full-service art company. You can read further about that endeavor in Art Business News. Twenty years later, I have now transformed that company into a boutique shop with antique and vintage décor, furniture, and gifts. Every day I practice what I teach, by knowing my purpose and meaning. To help and serve others through my God given gifts, to the best of my ability, in my generation with the amount of time that I have. To provide awareness with people of all faiths and backgrounds, and to offer the opportunity to realize the peace and love of Jesus.
Opportunities for Industry Professionals.
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I can provide my photographs to you for the development of products, to add revenue, and expand your market presence in a variety of retail categories such as apparel & accessories, health & beauty, stationary, publishing, toys & games, home décor and gifts, consumer electronics, mobile, food and beverage.