About 30 years ago Brunswick County, NC was relatively undeveloped, even though Myrtle Beach, SC was booming less than an hour's drive to the south.



About this time Michael G. Brooks appeared on the scene, selling his photos to local businesses, the local paper, and eventually to developers of golf resort communities. His photos of nature and wildlife helped promote the resorts which brought jobs and money to Brunswick County.



This portfolio contains many of the images which launched his career with local businesses and with several resort communities.