Michael Stone was born in Detroit, Michigan, but he moved to Los Angeles in the late 1960s, earning a BA, MA as well as an MFA from the University of Califonia. As a photographer he combines his work with various artistic techniques: sculpture and painting, digital imagery, and elements and media that would traditionally not be used in photography. While his approach to photography is generally playful, it is also often a satirical comment on current political issues.

Michael Stone’s photography won him several awards and recognitions. Moreover, he taught photography at various art schools and universities.