Breaking the Barriers to Creative Vision_TM

About Mike Shipman

I'm a self-taught fine art, commercial, and editorial photographer with a degree in wildlife biology. My photographic interests are wide-ranging, from landscapes and environmental issues to hot rods and the human figure. My background in the natural sciences and ecology has helped me develop a "big picture" view of the world and, along with continuous practice honing my photographic vision, I feel I'm able to be aware of my surroundings in a way that creates more photographic opportunities and enriches my "seeing" and interpreting the world around me.

I work in the studio as well as outdoors and on location. I shoot primarily digital now, but continue to use analog processes because I love the hands-on aspect of creating art. I still have a stockpile of Polaroid film that I will shoot until it is finished and I also work with the cyanotype process. Services and Capabilities.

I love to teach and help others grow in the art of photography in informal classroom settings and during workshops in Idaho and throughout the world. Workshops are conducted in small groups (less than 10) to ensure personal attention and ease of group movement on location. Classes are generally taught in a classroom setting in Boise, but can be held anywhere. I'm quite open-minded about technique and subject matter and believe an artist should understand the fundamentals of their art, but beyond that the application of technique, use of materials, and presentation is up to the individual artist.

My fine art prints are made with archival, museum quality materials and are available in a variety of sizes.

My commercial and editorial photography website is at http://www.mikeshipman.com