Meet the Artist

Michael Notar is a photographer and cinematographer based in Spokane, Washington. Growing up in North Idaho, Michael was surrounded by nature and wildlife and sought out a medium to capture what he saw. He also has the mind of an engineer and was mechanically inclined. Michael found photography, which is the perfect blend of art and science, while in middle school and has stuck with it for 30 years.

He was accepted to the world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Commercial Photography. While at Brooks, he took a deep dive into location and studio lighting, qualities of light, Ansel Adams’ Zone System, and industrial-scientific imaging, which included high-speed video. This sparked Michael’s interest in cinematography, which he still remains active after 20 years.

Michael has photographed alongside several National Geographic photographers, and Thomas Mangelsen, one of the best wildlife photographers and conservationists alive. Motion projects have including working with Kathy Ireland, Mark Walhburg, Sean Astin, Joe Lo Truglio, Dylan Baker, James Duval, DJ Qualls, and sports legends Craig Ehlo, Mark Few, Adam Morrison, and Arnold Palmer.