About the photographer

A photograph begins long before the shutter.

Michael Kennedy is an outdoor photographer and field content creator. Memories with Mike is his photography and storytelling practice, based in Lawrence, Kansas.

Portrait of Michael Kennedy, photographer and founder of Memories with Mike.

Memories with Mike presents fine-art landscape and wildlife photography by Michael Kennedy, alongside commissioned photography for people, milestones, and events.

Why “Memories with Mike”

The journey gives a photograph its context: a changing sky, a trail beside water, a wildlife encounter, or a brief opening in the light. Michael’s work connects the finished frame to the place and experience behind it.

Michael’s primary specialties are landscapes, wildlife, travel, and field storytelling. Brand photography and commercial image licensing are available by inquiry. Memories with Mike also offers weddings, graduations, family portraits, events, and commercial or commissioned photography.

His work is grounded in patience, natural light, and an appreciation for the details that give a place or moment its character. Whether photographing the Colorado high country, wildlife, or a personal milestone, Michael approaches each frame as a memory worth preserving carefully.

Work with Michael