About



I strive to create images of birds and other wildlife that go beyond natural history documentation and become artistic images in their own right. I am motivated by a love of nature, a fascination with wildlife, and the never-ending challenge of finding that perfect combination of good light, cooperative subject, attractive setting, and beautiful background that allows me to create an artistically pleasing image.

My training has come from self-study and from seminars and workshops led by several of the top nature photography professionals working today, most notably Arthur Morris, Charles Glatzer, Greg Downing and Chris Dodds. Birds have been my primary subject for the last few years, largely due to inspiration drawn from the writings and photographs of Arthur Morris.

In June 2011, I became an instructor and workshop leader with Charles Glatzer's Shoot The Light Instructional Photographic Workshops :

STL Welcomes Michael Milicia on Board

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work closely with Chas and help him to expand Shoot The Light's educational and workshop offerings. You can see the current list of Shoot The Light workshops at :

Shoot The Light

While you are there, be sure to check out some of Chas' amazing images in the Portfolio section and subscribe to his blog.

My passion for photography is rivaled only by my passion for teaching photography to others. I look forward to helping beginners get acquainted with the world of digital nature photography and to helping more experienced photographers take their images to the next level.

Honors/Awards

  • 2012 North American Nature Photography Association Showcase : One image in Top 10, Two images in Top 100, and Two images in Top 250
  • 2011 Audubon Magazine Photography Awards : Two images in Top 100
  • 2010 North American Nature Photography Association Showcase : Two images in Top 100, One image in Top 250
  • 2008 North American Nature Photography Association Showcase : One image in Top 250
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm, "Best In Show", 2008 Photo Contest : Cover and January image in the 2009 Alligator Farm Calendar
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm, "Winner", 2008 Photo Contest : August image in the 2009 Alligator Farm Calendar
  • MyParkPhotos.com "Bird Photo Of The Month", August, 2008
  • Nature’s Best Magazine web site "Picture of the Week", September 12, 2008
  • Nature’s Best Magazine Offical Blog "Featured Image", January, 2009
  • “Image of the Week” Selections, Naturescapes.net, BirdPhotographers.net, and NaturePhotographers.net

Publication Credits

  • Boston Globe
  • The Tourist News of Southern Maine
  • Daily Telegraph Online
  • Daily Mail Online
  • Palm Press Greeting Cards
  • National Wildlife Federation / Your Big Backyard