British landscape photographer based in rural Wales, UK.

Studied art at West Dean College then apprenticed under the painter Chris Baker before becoming a professional photographer in 2004.

Often works on long term projects - sometimes crossing over from documenting to personal expression - and spends most days either at Poppit Sands, Cardiff or in his studio based near Cardigan.

Michael's main project and constant source of inspiration continues to be a single beach in Wales - Poppit Sands. He has photographed there for over 3 years, returning only at low tide and sunset.

His work has been acclaimed internationally and published in numerous magazines throughout the UK, the USA and Australia. He is also a regular contributor to Welsh Country Magazine.

In 2008 and 2009 he was a finalist in the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award, Sweden.

Currently Michael is working on two long term projects - Poppit Sands (4th year) and 'Singular Structures' - showing individual structures and their characteristics by seperating them from their surroundings.

His work has been described as 'stunning - showing us the whole galaxy in the sands' and 'visually unique'


Awards
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2010 International Photography Awards Honourable Mention 'Singular Structures'

2010 International Photography Awards Honourable Mention 'Poppit Sands'

2010 Black & White Spider Awards Nomination 'Poppit Sands'

2009 Hasselblad Masters Award Finalist 'Poppit Sands'

2009 International Photography Awards Honourable Mention 'Poppit Sands'

2008 Hasselblad Masters Award Finalist 'Poppit Sands'

2008 Black & White Spider Awards 3 Nominations 'Poppit Sands'

2008 International Photography Awards 5 Honourable Mentions 'Poppit Sands'


Exhibitions
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Solo

2010 October - Pendre Art Gallery, Cardigan

2009 'Poppit Sands' Photo Image Gallery, Shrewsbury

2008 'Poppit Sands' Icetwice Gallery, Olney

2008 'Poppit Sands' Pendre Gallery, Cardigan

2007 'Landscapes' Winchester Royal Theatre


Group Shows

2010 Art At, Wales

2009 Taikog Place, Hong Kong

2009 The DASK Gallery, Copenhagen

2009 MILK Studio, New York

2009 Art At , Wales



Publications

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2007 Independent Newspaper 'Holga' competition (winner)

2006, 2007 'Poppit Sands' Black & White Photography Magazine

2008 Nov/Dec - Lenswork magazine
2008 Nov/Dec - Lenswork Extended DVD

2009 May/June Lenswork Extended DVD
(Audio Interview with full portfolio)

2008 Nov/Dec - 'Poppit Sands' Silvershotz magazine

2007 to 2010 regular features - Welsh Country Magazine

2009 'Poppit Sands' Pembrokeshire County Living Magazine

2009 Hasselblad VICTOR Magazine

2010 'Poppit Sands' AG Magazine

2010 'Singular Structures' SHOTS Magazine #108