About Michael
Michael Black is a Beaumont, Texas native who began making photographs as a child, returning again and again to the same patches of forest and beach. The Beauty and Mystery he encountered deep within the Big Thicket National Preserve and surrounding region ignited a lifelong artistic dialog with the land.
After studying fine art at The University of Texas, Michael left to explore the landscapes of Southwest Colorado where he operated his own gallery. In time, his heart called him back to the luscious swamps, hidden flora and spirit-whispering waters of Southeast Texas.
It is his joy to give voice to these sometimes subtle, other times dramatic, states of abundant beauty.
Michael is dedicated to sharing his love of the Big Thicket through his art, working with The Big Thicket Association, the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, and through teaching nature photography workshops to individuals and small groups.