Join us for a closing reception with photographer Joseph Ferraro. This event is free and open ot the public at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.



BIO

Joseph 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 of local invertebrates are currently on exhibit outside of the Belle Isle Nature Center, with other works on exhibit inside the Center. With them, he seeks to inspire viewers to take a closer look at the tiny world around us.



Artist Statement

To me, the little things matter.

Through my work as a photographer, I share the unseen and overlooked world of nature that surrounds us. My focus is exploring the world of invertebrates and showcasing these creatures in their natural habitat.

My creative process has evolved into a moving mediation, as I slow down to observe, document and connect with my subjects as we interact in the environment. Ultimately, I seek to capture the unique beauty of creatures not usually perceived as beautiful and aim to create images that evoke emotion and curiosity. In so doing I strive to raise awareness of the importance of these creatures in our world and dispel any fears the viewer may have.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephferraro/

Web: https://www.joseph-ferraro.com