JON CARMICHAEL
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER, PILOT, SPEAKER
Astrophotographer Jon Carmichael captivated the world in 2018 when he unveiled his image of "108", The Great American Eclipse from an airplane at 39,000 feet after years of meticulous planning. The thrilling story behind the photograph and the shocking challenges he overcame has inspired audiences worldwide.
Throughout Carmichael's career, he's collaborated with luminaries such as President Obama, the Dalai Lama, and David Copperfield. His career took a transformative turn in 2015 when Elton John, a prolific collector of photography, discovered and became the first collector of his fine-art work.
Beyond his photography, Carmichael is a pilot and charismatic speaker - sharing stories of connection and the pursuit of dreams - igniting audiences with curiosity, ambition, and a will to persevere.
TESTIMONIALS
“Jon Carmichael is the living Vivian Maier. Honoured to be his first collector and hope more people hear his story.”
- ELTON JOHN
“I was immediately struck by Jon’s photo, and the story behind it was awe-inspiring. So excited for the world to hear it”
- JACK DORSEY
"Wow! What an amazing story behind this photo. Jon's story is truly an inspiration."
- GEORGE TAKEI
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PAST APPEARANCES
NASA
Invited to speak at NASA's Hubble Auditorium, Jon's presentation and Q&A was broadcast to NASA centers nationwide. At this event Jon explores the complex technical and artistic aspects of astrophotography, inspiring the audience with insights on creativity and overcoming challenges
Twitter founder, Jack Dorsey, invites Jon to unveil his awe-inspiring eclipse photograph to his 5,000 employees. In this talk Jon shares the incredible story behind the image, showcasing the power of persistence and unwavering determination in achieving a lifelong ambition.
TEDx
Speaking to a riveted audience of 2,500 at the world’s largest TEDx venue in Manchester, England, Jon shares his astrophotography work as well as the story behind the iconic eclipse photograph. His talk ignited a cosmic perspective, sparking curiosity and wonder.
TOPICS
PERSEVERENCE
LEADERSHIP
INSPIRATION
STORYTELLING
CURIOSITY
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PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE
FOR A LIMITED TIME
24”x36” PRINT
For the first time ever, Jon is offering an open-edition of one of his works to the public. As one of the most uniting moments in history, Jon wanted to make sure this photograph was accessible to all in hopes of inspiring others to keep looking up.
Printed in the U.S.A. with high-gloss UV protective coating.
