A longtime Michigan resident, Timothy Mucciante completed undergraduate and graduate studies in East Lansing, earning his bachelor of arts in political science from Michigan State University and his juris doctor from the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Law. While attending MSU, Timothy Mucciante studied international law at King's College in London, England, and served as a research assistant to British parliamentarian David Alton. Over the past decade, Mr. Mucciante has worked extensively as both a photographer and writer with the Lansing-based publishing organization Medici Media. He also contributes photographs to Adobe Stock, Getty Images, and Splash News. These three organizations either maintain a library of copyrighted stock images or provide images to other media outlets for a fee. Outside of the professional arena, Mr. Mucciante enjoys horseback riding and wilderness hiking. He also engages in quiet indoor activities such as reading and cooking. He remains involved with his law school alma mater as a member of the MSU Alumni Association.