Michael Hart
Michael Hart
http://www.michaelhartfineart.com/
Michael Hart photographed an NBA game at the age of 8 with a Brownie Holiday Flash camera while living in Fort Wayne, IN. He completed his first paid assignment at age 14, when the whole world was still in black and white.
He has had a commercial photography business in Houston, TX., since the late 70’s and regularly travelled the globe doing annual reports and other assignments for corporations, design firms and ad agencies, racking up a million and a half air miles in the process.
While still accepting commercial assignments, he also now focuses on his award- winning personal images, which are offered for sale as limited edition prints. Driven by a deep appreciation for design and composition, every frame is carefully crafted to balance form, light, and space.
His book, “Biggio: The Final Game” is in the library at The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY., and an image from it is in the Sonia and Kaye Marvins Portrait Collection at The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.
Recent awards and exhibitions include:
- The Communication Arts Photography Annual
- 11th Annual Allegany National Photography Competition and Exhibition
- The SE Center for Photography “Shades of B&W,” “The Contemporary Landscape,” and “The Member’s Show
- The Black and White Spider Awards
- Texas Photographic Society “TPS 32:The International Competition,” “Foto Texas III,” and The TPS 37 Annual Members Only Show
- The Visual Arts Alliance “40th Juried Juried Open Exhibition,” The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum “Black and White and Monochrome” Exhibition, “Water” at The A.Smith Virtual Gallery in Johnson City, TX., APA Los Angeles’ “Off The Clock” Exhibit in 2025
- Two images in The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum Virtual Exhibit “Vision and Viewpoint”
- Two images in the A. Smith Gallery online exhibition “Trees”
- The New York Center for Photographic Art “Urban Suburban, Rural”
- Two images in The Art League of Baytown’s FotoFest 2026 Exhibition, and an image in The Harris County Juried Show 2026 in Houston, TX
Bill Indursky
“Again, thanks for the instruction yesterday. I learned a few things. Your knowledge would be so beneficial to many of us that need the training. You can see by my pixs, I need a lot of color management help.
Thanks again, hope you consider teaching more in-depth Photoshop workshops. Advertising would be the hard part, but I’ve got several friends in Houston that wouldn’t mine taking a class with someone knowledgeable.”
– Sylvia Garcia-Smith
Bill Indursky
“Michael, I had a great time today in your class for which I thank you very much. I take photos of scenery and friends and relatives for fun. As I mentioned to you today, I want to learn a few things about photography in order to be able to take good pictures. Specifically, I want to learn the flaws in some of the photos I have taken and how to remove them. I also want to learn the basic techniques of photography in some detail. At this time I am not planning to learn editing of photographs.
Please let me know your availability for a private lesson.”
– Tushar Ghosh
Bill Indursky
“Hi Michael, I enjoyed the training session today…..especially the last part. I am so impressed with your reputation and expertise. Talk about way above our heads! BTW, how did you get to be on Great Day Houston? If you ever go back on the show, let me know—-I’ll be there.
I am thrilled with the Panasonic camera we got. I hope I can do it justice and take advantage of all the bells and whistles on it. I really learned some surprising things about it today. Would you ever do a seminar just on that type of camera?”
– Linda Voges
Bill Indursky
“I just wanted to thank you again for taking time to meet with me on Saturday. I definitely feel more prepared for the trip. Thanks again!!”
– Monika Lee
Bill Indursky
“I took the beginner photo class December 2nd with Michael Hart. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and it opened my eyes to how much I do need to learn. Michael was a very patient with me through the entire class. He went slow and we had time after class to ask questions. His talent with photography really shinned through him. I was not ready for the class to end. I felt he addressed everyone’s questions and took a lot of time and pride in what he was teaching. I would definitely have Michael teach me again.”
– Pamela Elam
Bill Indursky
“Just wanted to say thanks for the lesson today. You hit on several things I was struggling with (because I don’t read manuals…) and I think I’ll be ready to progress from here.
I was the guy who left you the number and email and offered to help on Tuesday.
I was wondering if you do any other lessons that are a little more in-depth and involve multiple nights. I’d explain my motives and potential plans, but don’t want to bore you too much… lol”
– Robert Calloway
Bill Indursky
“I took your DPA class last year. At the time, I had only a Nikon CP P4. Since then I acquired my first DSLR and am continuing to work hard at learning the art and science of photography. Thanks for the help you gave me through DPA.”
– Debbie Chapman
Bill Indursky
“I’d like to start calling you “Regis” if that’s o.k. You were great. I’m sure that was great press for your biz. You probably got some non-photo biz solicitations, too. When you get offered your own show, I’d like to be your Paul Shaffer/Max Weinberg. I’ll go to the Ed McMahon school of fake laughing. “Yesssssss!!!!”
Bill Indursky
“You were great! You looked and sounded very comfortable under the lights.”
– Jerry
Bill Indursky
“I just watched the show. Very impressive! You did a great job. I bought a Panasonic DMC-FX01 camera (with Leica lens) about six months ago because I did not always want to lug my D200 around. I love the Panasonic! Sometimes it takes better shots than my D200 (although that’s probably user error since I have to make more decisions with the D200). And yes, I have been reading my manual (good advice.) Have a great weekend.”
– Michael
Bill Indursky
“I just watched “Great Day Houston” (I recorded it to watch later today): Great presentation, you were such a natural in front of the camera – as if you’ve been doing this for years! Really, thanks for the tip about holding the button down halfway! When I first started using digital he would look at the pictures and say,”That’s NOT the picture that I took, WHAT’s going ON?!!” Since I have that original camera and have never tried to use it, maybe now I will give it a try. Again, you did quite an impressive presentation. Thanks for letting me know about it in advance.”
– Brie
Bill Indursky
“You looked good today on Channel 11. Taped it and just finished watching; you did real good.”
– Reagan