Bio
Michael Bruno is a scenic photographer living in North Shore Lake Tahoe. Having moved in 2012 from San Francisco to pursue and develop a hopeful career in photography, he immediately began to explore his then, new home. Motivated by the surreal beauty of the Tahoe Basin, he has discovered new adventures throughout Lake Tahoe, and the surrounding area, daily.
Prior to his move to Lake Tahoe, he attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where he studied photography and fine art. Before the Academy, Michael owned one of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in San Francisco.
Michael graduated from the University of Portland with a BA in Marketing/Management. He is a native San Franciscan, born and raised in the Marina District, who attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory and Town School. In 7th grade at Town was where he initially found a love and passion for photography, learning how to shoot using film and develop in a dark room. He has also enjoyed being a member of the Olympic Club since high school.