Photography by John Michael

John Michael is: A military historian A published author and A professional photographer He is living in the Washington DC area. John Michael has traveled extensively across the United States and around the world. In his spare time, he likes to explore new restaurants and experiment in the kitchen with new recipes.  Ask him about his Cuban black bean soup ...  it's outstanding and yummy too! John Michael and the Military Focus Sparked by photographing his first final honors at Arlington National Cemetery of General Bruce Palmer, Jr., John Michael began his long road of becoming"militarized". For over two decades, he has focused on the United States military's service to the country and photographed the final honors at Arlington National Cemetery. From these photographs, an outstanding tribute is crafted - a memorial book of the ceremony that becomes a family heirloom. When asked about John Michael, a noted Washington, DC-based military historian responded: "He's an athlete - with a natural talent focused on photography and over the years, his experiences have honed his outstanding skills. His photographs evoke a passion and deep emotion." His photography is unmatched and provides a vivid experience that expresses the true meaning of the content - the photographs reach out to you and draw you in with a vividness beyond imagination. This immersion into the US military community has sparked a passion that complements his photographic work.