Duane Stephen Michals: The Poet of Photography Duane Stephen Michals (born February 18, 1932, McKeesport, Pennsylvania) stands as a monumental figure in photographic history—a true innovator who fundamentally reshaped the medium’s expressive capabilities and secured his place among its most influential practitioners. He transcends mere documentation; instead, he undertakes a profound interrogation of reality, delving into emotion, phi…