Hidden Planet Expeditions

Craig S.
A while back I spent some time with Michael in Mexico along the Nayarit Coast.
Michael is a polymath and he was equally comfortable and informative talking about world politics as he was talking about local food and culture. He knew the local surf breaks as well as what was going on back in the NFL. He brought his journalistic experience, eye and compassion into our many daily talks and into my life.
And we talked photography and went out shooting. Every time I thought I was getting close to what we were shooting, there was Michael encouraging me to get closer. His bravery that served him well in his years of conflict photography, along with his passion for his work, were an inspiration to me. Afterwards we informally talked about what we had been shooting and about story telling. I learned a lot from him and my own photography was moved forward by the time we spent together.
Michael is a great guy to hang with and the many accolades and awards he has received for his photography were easier to understand the more time I spent with him. And he has a great sense of humor too.

I observed Michael’s workshop in Sydney, last May (as part of Head On Photo Festival).
He is an inspiring, creative, co-​operative and engaging tutor, as well as a truly magnificent photographer.
If you want to learn about photography, people, places and have a fab time then you’re in the right hands. I can’t think of a better expedition leader. Top guy — ¹⁰⁄₁₀ :)