Internationally published nature photographer, author,
comedian, educator, public speaker, computer programmer, and
mathematician—these among the many pursuits of Mike MacDonald.
However, the man can be described in just one word: passion. And
Mike MacDonald is passionate about Chicago nature.
For over two decades, MacDonald has photographed Chicago’s
natural wonders: its prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands. His
celebratory work has earned him the distinction of being Chicago
Wilderness magazine’s most prominently published photographer.
His images have been nationally and internationally featured in many
publications such as Outdoor Photographer, Petersen’s Photographic,
Boy’s Life, and BBC’s Gardens Illustrated magazine.
MacDonald is the creator of an immersive style of landscape
photography, designed to give viewers a hyper-realistic experience of
each breathtaking scene. He lives near Chicago with his wife, Cordy,
and their prairie garden.