Thanks for visiting my page and for your desire to learn more about me as a creative artist and photographer.
I’m Mike Nelson and I’m constantly seeking to capture the beauty that surrounds us; the beauty in the everyday but also in the extraordinary and everywhere in between.
I’m husband to my beautiful wife, Megan, and we have two sons, Dom & Josh, and one daughter, Marlie. I’m an avid musician and use my talents to serve in our local church. I live in Columbus, Ohio.
Allow me to help capture your beautiful moments and together we can ensure you have photos that are timeless, elegant and something to cherish for a lifetime and beyond.
The inspiration behind LIFEBYMIKE:
I started this site to express my love of photography. I’ve always liked taking pictures but I didn’t realize I had a passion and a knack for it until after I had my second son, Joshua. I got a nicer camera and started mastering all the ins and outs. Along the way I realized that, not only was I getting pretty good, but I also really enjoyed it. At this point my wife and two boys are probably tired of Dad taking the camera everywhere and slowing things down because “photography,” (not that I’m going to stop, haha), but this site is my foray into the photography world beyond just the family vacation. You’ll still see pictures here of my wife and kids, no doubt, but I’d like to have the opportunity to capture your memories as well.
As for the name, my talent lies in finding beauty in the every day. There are so many times in my life where I have thought, “I wish I could bottle this memory and hold onto it forever,” and while time stops for no man, capturing the beautiful moments in life and preserving them through photographs is my passion and goal. So, I invite you to come see life through my lens, a LIFEBYMIKE.
Photo credit (top): Sean Gill Photography