Michael Hawkins

Michael (Hok) Hawkins is a skilled media designer and photographer with extensive experience in marketing, communications, and specialized lighting techniques. Currently serving as a Media Designer and Communications Specialist at Creative Circle since 2013, Hok also operates HokPhotoArtist.com, focusing on unique lighting for architectural photography. Previous roles include Creative Marketing Director at Cestusline, Inc., and Marketing Creative Director at MindCanvas.com, where responsibilities encompassed media design, branding, and project management. Additionally, Hok has taught graphic design and photography at Chemeketa Community College and held several creative director positions across various organizations. Hok holds a BFA in Graphic Design and Marketing from the University of Montevallo, supplemented by education from the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.