Author:sgallagher
Late last year I was invited by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation UNESCO, to present my work on climate change in Asia and sit on an advisory panel to help co-edit their new handbook for journalists reporting on climate change related issues. Their new handbook has just been released and I’m really pleased to share it here: “Getting the Message Across Reporting on Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific: A Handbook for Journalists”. […]
Tibet. The name alone is mythical. It conjures up images of temples, snow-capped mountains buddhist monks, vast landscapes and a place where time has stood still. While most of this is true, Tibet is changing fast. I made my first visit to the region in 2012 and have been lucky enough to have been back numerous times since. It’s an incredible place that fills me with genuine joy to travel around. The landscapes are indeed breathtaking. Endless grasslands. Mountain ranges […]
I’m pleased to announce two NEW photography expeditions for 2019! Lhasa to Mt. Everest & Eagle Hunters of Mongolia. My photography expeditions are designed for those who would like to learn directly from me to improve their photographic approach, method and skills. They take place in some of Asia’s most exciting and visually spectacular regions, enabling you to immerse yourself in the culture, scenery and people of each location. Whether a beginner or advanced amateur, I shall be on hand […]
I am pleased to announce that Bethany Augliere is the recipient of my 2018 Mentorship, a free tutorship which aims to give early career photographers and multimedia journalists an opportunity for feedback, critiques and advice on their work. Bethany is a biologist, photographer and writer with her work focusing on the marine ecosystems of south-eastern USA, documenting the work of scientists researching animals such as dolphins, tortoises and manta rays. I’m looking forward to developing her projects over the course […]
If you are in Thailand at the moment, there is an important photographic exhibition taking place at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, focused on global climate change. One of my images is featured from my series, ‘Beijing: The Masked City‘. Here is some more information via this article in Thailand’s ‘The Nation’ newspaper: “Beyond the Air We Breathe: Addressing Climate Change”, on view at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre until September 2. In all there are 140 stunning […]
In this new Meet The Journalist video for the Pulitzer Center, I speak about the making of my recent project on the rise of Exotic Pets in China. I discuss how the project was conceived and executed, providing a glimpse into the process by which one of my projects is carried out. “Sean Gallagher reports from Beijing on the growing trend of exotic pet ownership in China. He discovers a flourishing trade in which many types of animals, often threatened […]
Instagram has just launched IGTV, a new an exciting way to share long-form videos on the platform. Followers of my work will know that I post regularly on Instagram, using it to share updates of my work and projects. While it has already been possible to share video on Instagram, it has been limited to short form video which is why this new announcement is so exciting. Want more of an explanation? Here is the introduction from Instagram, “IGTV, a […]
I was recently in Shanghai on an assignment and needed to pick up some last minute equipment. As a professional photographer, there are always little bits of pieces of equipment that need refreshing or upgrading from time to time. Being away from my home base of Beijing, I needed to find a reliable place to pick up some equipment while on the road. For Shanghai residents, the Xing Guang Photographic Equipment Center is no secret. It is to Shanghainese what […]
The professions of photojournalism, filmmaking and multimedia storytelling have changed a lot in the past decade. The seismic shifts from the film world to digital. The proliferation of cameras which are now accessible to all. The ever-present internet in our daily lives. The avenues for sharing stories are now almost infinite. For those new to the industry, the myriad of possibilities can seem quite daunting. As a self-taught photographer, I remember starting out in the industry and not being entirely […]
Looking for some Instagram accounts to follow to get you in the Earth Day spirit? Here are the best accounts that’ll have you falling in love with beautiful mother Earth! –iMore Follow Sean on Instagram an learn insights about his work and gain insights into his latest environmental projects. A man bathes in the Ganges, on the edge of the city of Kanpur. Nearby tanneries that produce leather goods are largely unregulated and release untreated toxic wastewater directly into the […]