Mike Moats is an award-winning nature photographer. In addition to working as a professional photographer, Moats speaks to audiences about macro photography and appears at photo conferences around the world. He began photography in 2001, and has since become rather famous for his macro images of natural beauty. He likely captures nature in part due to the fact that he grew up in Michigan, an area rich with natural beauty. Moats has published multiple books and how to guides in various photography newsletters.