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About Michael Cenci

Michael is a Jacksonville-based photographer and lifelong woodworker whose work is deeply rooted in the raw beauty of the natural world. For more than 25 years, he has captured Florida wildlife and landscapes with a sharp eye for the moments most people miss—from quiet marsh sunrises to the untamed drama of birds, butterflies, and gators in motion. That same instinct carries into his woodworking, where he transforms local woods, driftwood from the river, sinker cypress, unusual woods he discovers, alligator skin, and sometimes exotic veneers into one-of-a-kind pieces built to last for generations. Michael’s work is guided by a sharp eye, a deep respect for nature, and a style that is both rugged and refined.

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An older man with gray hair, glasses, and a mustache holding a first-place certificate, standing next to a custom Michael Cenci console table.
A bald eagle perched on a tree branch with wings partially spread against a clear blue sky.
A person kayaking on a river flowing through green marshland under a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a hummingbird in flight with iridescent green and brown feathers against a dark background.
Nighttime view of the Jacksonville, FL, skyline with illuminated buildings and a fountain with pink and purple lights in the foreground.
Two crocodiles partially submerged in water, with their heads and upper bodies visible, surrounded by water plants.
A bird of prey, likely a snail kite, catching a snail from a body of water, with its wings spread and reflection visible on the water surface.
Brown horse standing alone in a field of tall, dry grass with trees in the background.
A crocodile submerged in water covered with green duckweed, with only its head and snout visible.
A young buck with antlers standing in dry grass in a forested area.
Alligator partially submerged in water with reflections of tall grass or reeds in the background.
A bird of prey, likely a hawk or similar raptor, flying low over a body of water with its talons extended downward, clutching an aquatic creature
A peaceful river flowing over rocks and small waterfalls, surrounded by lush green trees in a forest.
Three deer standing in a field with trees and a hazy sky in the background.
American alligator swimming in water with a heron standing nearby, and a crocodile also in the water.
A close-up of a bison's face, showing its dark fur, curved horns, and a background of dry grass.
Three baby crocodiles resting on a tree log in a swamp.
A group of crocodiles resting on the water's edge with their heads and bodies partially submerged, surrounded by green foliage.
Close-up of a small, speckled gecko peeking out from a hollowed-out piece of wood or bark.
A snail kite chasing another snail kite in mid-air with a dark background
A snail kite flying against a clear blue sky with its wings spread wide.
Close-up of a lion's face showing its eyes, nose, and mane.
A bird of prey flying low over water with its claws extended, and its reflection visible on the surface.

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Michael’s furniture and photographs are on display in many corporate collections and local galleries and have been published in The Florida Times-Union, The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph, and The Mirror in Great Britain, as well as other international media.
Wooden bench with a natural live edge design in an art gallery with paintings on the wall.
A man with glasses and a mustache, wearing a light purple shirt with rolled-up sleeves, black pants, and brown shoes, stands with crossed arms next to a display of landscape photographs at an art exhibit titled 'Michael Cenci Wild Florida.' The display features three framed photographs of natural outdoor scenes, including a river scene with rocks and greenery, and a landscape with a cloudy sky and water.

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