Michael Shapiro is a Michigan-based astrophotographer, endodontist, and educator whose work explores the intersection of science, precision, and curiosity. A root canal specialist in full-time private practice, he has devoted his career to working at tiny scales to alleviate pain and improve the lives of his patients. While his days are spent looking through a microscope, his nights are devoted to capturing the vast beauty of the night sky through a telescope. A faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, his scientific background informs a meticulous imaging process that captures distant cosmic structures through long-exposure photography and advanced processing techniques.
In The Living Cosmos, Shapiro presents a collection of images that transform complex astronomical data into visual experiences. His work reflects a deep fascination with light, time, and physics, and invites viewers to consider how we are all connected on this tiny blue and green world we call Earth.
