“I approach my subjects akin to a portrait photographer. Using the knowledge I’ve obtained while observing insects, I look for their individual personalities, their habits, the right angle, and the perfect moment to showcase them in their own environment.“
“To me, the little things matter. Since 2015 my work has focused on portraits of invertebrates in their natural settings. This intimate perspective filled me with wonder, and it continues to inspire me to look closer at this overlooked world around us……In doing so I strive to raise awareness of the importance of these creatures in our world…”
Joseph Ferraro is a conservation photographer living and working in southeast Michigan. In 2014, using macro photography to explore his backyard garden he unknowingly began walking a naturalist’s path and documenting native pollinators and invertebrates. His large-format prints are currently on exhibit at the Belle Isle Nature Center. Joseph Ferraro website. Ferraro on Instagram. Ferraro on Facebook.
Friday, January 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. The Reception Room luncheon starts at 12:00 p.m. Followed by the Meeting at 1:00 p.m. and Presentation approximately 1:30 p.m. in the Library.
Registration: Advanced luncheon reservations are closed. To register online for the lecture-only click here. or email the Garden Center at gpgardencenter@outlook.com. Note: Lecture-only begins at about 1:30 p.m. and is free to members and non-members. Lecture-only registration cut-off is January 18.