Documentary and Photojournalism

Michael is a current member in good standing of the National Press Photographers Association and abides by the Association's Code of Ethics when creating documentary images for publication.

A protester waves an American flag at a "No Kings" rally in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Thousands of similar local rallies throughout the United States and internationally were held on this date to protest the policies and actions of the second presidential administration of Donald Trump.

A firefighter from the Athens Fire department battles a structural blaze on Market Street in Athens, Alabama on August 27, 2007. The fire completely destroyed a building that was previously home to the Butler Furniture company.

A passing driver reacts to protesters at a "No Kings" rally in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Despite a turnout of over 1000 protesters in the downtown Franklin square, the rally remained peaceful with only a few hecklers among the crowd and in nearby traffic.

Zachariah Malachi & The Nashville Counts perform at Columbia Motor Alley in Columbia, Tennessee on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Matt Cooper of Franklin drapes an American flag across his shoulders at the annual Memorial Day Service in Franklin, Tennessee on May 30, 2022.

A statue commemorating the United Stated Colored Troops of the American Civil War is unveiled in Franklin, Tennessee on October 23, 2021.

A baserunner slides home under the tag at the Greater Midwest Baseball Memorial Day Classic at Jim Warren Park in Franklin, Tennessee on May 28, 2022.

Recording artist Jon Reddick leads worship at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

Andrew's Legend performs at the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Athens, Alabama on Friday, March 17, 2023.

A horseback rider's saddle features religious imagery at the Franklin Rodeo Parade in Franklin, Tennessee on May 14, 2022.

Country music duo The Mashers perform along Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee on May 8, 2022.

A kite flies over the Franklin Recreation Complex during the annual Kite Festival in Franklin, Tennessee on Sunday, March 5, 2023.