Named 'Master of Outdoor Lifestyle' Photographer by Digital Photo ProOutdoor lifestyle images are big business for a photographer who can capture the real feel of being an adventurer. Michael DeYoung lives and breathes outdoor adventure, and his images are much in demand. Whether he’s dangling off a rock to get the essence of a climber making an ascent or he’s perched on a ridge taking in a broad vista of hikers in the landscape, DeYoung finds the perfect angle and the perfect light. Making that perfect photograph is all about attention to detail. Read More ..
First Place in PDN 2011 Great Outdoors Photography ContestMichael DeYoung, a prominent professional adventure sports and travel-tourism photographer based out of Taos, New Mexico and Eagle River, Alaska, was awarded first place in the 2011 Great Outdoors (Parks & Safaris) photography contest held by Photo District News with his Caribou and Mt. McKinley image. Photo District News (PDN), a Nielsen Business Media publication, is a leading photo industry magazine and is seen by thousands of photography industry creatives. The judges in this year's contest were Amy Berkley (Field & Stream), Grant Ellis (Surfer Magazine), Amy Feitelberg (Outside), Nick Hamilton (TransWorld SNOWboarding), and Elayna Rocha (Y&R Brands Irvine).