National Geographic photographer Michael Melford has produced over 30 stories for National Geographic Traveler Magazine, including 8 covers. Some of Michael's recent assignments have focused on American national parks, and the need to preserve them. Michael has produced photography for 8 books for National Geographic, including three in Alaska, his favorite being Treasures of Alaska where he spent four months traveling to every corner of the state. This past year, he traveled to Russia and Israel for upcoming articles for National Geographic Magazine. When not shooting for National Geographic, Michael enjoys giving seminars and workshops on photography, and sharing both his love of nature and his extensive knowledge of the digital medium.