Michael Young was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. Michael is a Portrait & Street photographer, whose love of light, and composition fuels his passion for creating his imagery. He’s been published in "Natural Hollywood Magazine", "Black+White Photography Magazine" and was the Featured Artist in "Caiman Hostos Community College Magazine Fall 2017". His work has also been featured in group shows at the Bronx Documentary Center, The Bronx Art Space, The Long wood Art Gallery. In addition, he’s had several images on display at the Roberto Clemente Plaza construction site temporary Gallery on a 149th and 3rd Ave (The Hub). In addition, he was a Featured Artist in the “Black Documents Jamel Shabazz” Exhibit at the Andrew Freedman Home in the Bronx and most recently in "Perspectives" Exhibit at Photoville. He currently resides in the Bronx, New York with his wife Kenya and Daughter Nya.