This isn't the first time Mike's photo's have been up for competition. In fact, Mike entered, won, and worked for the Nebraska State Fair for many years before hanging his hat here at the New Life Center. After two years as an Evening Supervisor at the New Life Center, Mike decided to get back in the swing of things and enter some of his local photography at one of the biggest competitions in the state. And not one photo went unrecognized.
Mike's photography hasn't only taken him to local fairgrounds, but also into our United States Military. Mike told me that he enlisted specifically in the Army for their photography program and swiftly moved into the position of a Public Affairs NCO. After serving for many years, Mike has rekindled his excitement for finding the perfect shot and the "wilds" of Fargo have made for a great place to do just that.
When I asked Mike what his dream camera would be, he told me that it would be a 4x5 View Camera with a 600mm lens. What blew my mind about this was that the 4x5 meant that the negatives where actually four inches by five, something I had neither heard about nor ever seen. Sounds like just the machine that would give his current, up-to-date tech heavy Nikon D60 a run for its money. Mike also shoots with a Canon SD750 when portability and ease of access is imperative.
We at the New Life Center are very proud of Mike's achievements, but even moreso of his hard and dedicated work here at the mission. It's rare to find a man with such heartwarming sincerity and a keen eye, but Mike reminded me that of where all his special talents lay. "Only through Christ could I do all these things".
That's a remark deserved of its own blue ribbon.
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