Me :)
Post shark free dive
Free diving with a Hawksbill - Isla Holbox, Mexico
My girlfriend Mariah & I
GW Shark Diving - Gansbaai, South Africa
Hey there, and welcome to my portfolio! My name is Micah Barber, and I am a 20 year old wildlife photographer. Ever since I can remember I've had such a passion for wildlife. Growing up in Central Florida I was exposed to many wonderful species that I quickly began to study and spend time with in the field. As a kid I was always picking up snakes & lizards (still am) trying to identify them, or snorkeling a reef / spring head in hopes of finding an interesting creature. As I grew older my obsession increased and I began to use my GoPro to video animals that I would find. I started taking stills from the videos I took and turned them into my first ever wildlife photographs, and from that moment on I was hooked. Eventually I started using a crappy DSLR, but I loved it. After taking that poor camera through the works, I eventually saved up for the camera I have now - a Nikon D5600. Soon thereafter I bought underwater gear for it, and have never looked back.
The real reason I do all of this however, I believe is for a much greater purpose. God created me with such passion for what I do. All the knowledge I have about animals, about the oceans & forests, about photography - was because God instilled in me this interest and talent. It's all about Him. In all honesty, I'm just an idiot who pushes a button. It's God who has designed such a beautiful Earth, and I just have the privilege of capturing His glory through the photographs I take of His creation. All of the glory is Jesus'. My aim is to use my gifting to bring people moments of awe for God because of the animals and landscapes I love so much. On top of this, provide awareness for conservation and real world problems our Earth faces.
I'm currently a student at the University of Central Florida studying marine biology, and have a hunger for species awareness and conservation. I hope I can use my photography as a platform to shed some light on the reality of conservation efforts, or unfortunately, the lack thereof. After I graduate, I plan to be a missionary abroad doing ministry, and plan to, in my free time, highlight the local species of wherever God takes me.
Thank you so much for your interest in my work and for visiting this page. If you would like to help contribute to my college fund ;) feel free to order a print, or commission me to shoot something for you!
Micah Barber
- My Gear -
Nikon D5600
Ikelite Underwater Housing & Lens Port
Ikelite Underwater Strobes