Mike is a portrait photographer whose work centres on authenticity…

…a level of authenticity that carries with it a self-reflecting presence…

…meaning it’s not entirely about the pictures, or the subjects themselves. “Capturing the essence” of a person is a photographic myth. It’s about the experience - the experience where both subject and photographer allow enough transparency to trigger something that resonates. So my sessions are more about that - taking place on both sides of the camera.

This attention to authenticity also extends into documentary photography, arguably the most genuine portrayal of life, people and events.

Mike is currently based in Cairns and continues to take his photography on regular trips around the globe.