Michael is a documentary and commercial photographer based in the Midwestern United States.
He grew up in Greeley, CO, a city which was built on farming and agriculture
(named after New York Tribune founder and editor Horace Greeley).
Michael pursued the arts and photography from a young age and
upon finishing his schooling he took Horace Greeley's words "Go West, young man", to heart.
For the following 10 years he traveled Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California.

Michael now resides in Minneapolis, MN. His work has been described as both vivid and soothing
and primarily focuses on honest human connection and celebrating the "isness" of life itself.

For all inquiries or commissions please contact -> info@michaeljspear.com

Publication & Client List: (Commissions + Print, Online Press)

New York Times, New York Magazine, Vogue, Bon Appetit, Interview Magazine, Nike, Dropbox, Airbnb, Rhymesayers, Stones Throw Records, Clif Bar, Sketchers, VSCO, BMW, Smart Car USA, Lincoln Motors, Urban Outfitters, Salt Optics, Maria Stanley, Ilana Kohn, Micaela Greg, Dolce Vita, Bodyography, Guitar Center, Vinyl Me Please, Cinestill, Air + Style, Catherine Kwong Design, Andretti Optics, Nokia, Samsung Mobile, Apolis, Simple Bank

Artist Talks & Classes:

2014 - Lecture at Anchorage Museum focusing on the Art of Mobile Cell Phone Photography
2017 - Portrait Photography Workshop with VSCO at the SOHO House in West Hollywood.
2019 - 2020 - Michael teaches film developing and darkroom printing at the Minneapolis Photo Center