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 ever since.

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. These classes sparked Michael’s interest in cinematography. He has been active in cinematography for 15 years and still photography for 25 years.