Michael S. Den

Male, 28 years old

michael den
Even though I currently work in electronic design as a technician, I have roots in everything from home building/repair, to my true passion and art-form of choice, photography. I attended school for photography, and have had some amazing experiences associated with photography. I've directed a few galleries, helped run sites like deiantART.com, known and collaborated with many local Portland photographers and artists... so on an so fourth.  I really enjoy networking w/ people.This isn't really about me... but it's interesting information about my last name, or surname (Den Beste). A lot of people ask "what kind of name is that?"...so... here is the short answer: (quoted from a historic source)"...In the Netherlands, these spelling variations continued until the time the occupying French started the civil registry of surnames in 1811. During their seven year occupation, the French established a census for tax collection purposes. At the time, only nobles had surnames. Commoners, like the Bustraans, had names such as "Maljaert the Woodcutter". The census required everyone to be called to the stadhuis and pick a surname. Surnames for commoners--what a silly idea! Often times names were just made up (den Beste: the Best, de Jonge: the Younger, or Zondervan: without a "name"). Whatever the name chosen, it and its spelling, stuck." read more ...
  • 1997 - 2000
  • Freelance Photographerelectronic Design Technician
  • Reprise Inc.electronic Design Technician

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