My Story

20 years of storytelling

Certified Professional Photographer Mike Higdon has been shooting photos in Reno-Tahoe, Northern Nevada and surrounding regions for 20 years. First as a photojournalist in college, then for Reno Gazette Journal, edible Reno-Tahoe magazine, Tahoe Quarterly magazine, USA Today Network, and now as a commercial and portrait photographer for people, organizations, and companies.

I’ve worked as a journalist, newspaper designer, and photojournalist upholding accuracy and integrity throughout my life. I love telling stories — out loud, in writing, in pictures. I grew up with a father who could capture the attention of a crowd and a mother who always shared her life experience with us. Both of them took photos of everything all the time.

It’s hard to fight the desire to share, capture, and tell when you grow up around it.

I’m also the co-owner of Flanz Media, a storytelling agency in Reno. The photo on this page was taken by our project manager Kristi Twyeffort.

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Photos between all the apps on my computers

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Cameras scattered between my gear closets

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There are 4 lights (IYKYK)