Tag:China
UNCAGED is my 2019 short film that follows Gu Xuan, a young Chinese conservationist, single-handedly tracking down and confronting bird poachers in Beijing as they illegally trap and sell birds. Risking his own safety in the face of abuse and intimidation, his determination and devotion to these animals drives him to continue, hoping for a day when they are fully protected. I am pleased to share the news that this short film, produced with the Guardian Newspaper, has been selected […]
Happy to share with you this recent publication from the UK’s Guardian Newspaper. This story focuses on the rise in popularity of milk in China and the potential environmental consequences this is going to have for the world. It’s an important and significant story and I was pleased to be able to provide some of the visuals that went with this story. “China’s leaders have championed milk as the emblem of a modern, affluent society – but their radical plan […]
I’m really pleased to share with you my new short film ‘Uncaged’, which has just been released on The Guardian. For this new film, I followed a young Chinese conservationist called Gu Xuan who has dedicated himself to protecting wild birds from poachers in Beijing. Facing abuse and intimidation, he single-handedly rescues birds and tries to stop this trade which is damaging bird populations across the country. Shooting in illegal bird markets and hiding in bushes as we tracked down […]
I’m pleased to share with you my latest editorial tear sheet, an image from Shanghai published with National Geographic online for their January 2019 article on Top 10 travel destinations for 2019. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Shanghai on many occasions and I never tire of the distinctive skyline in the Pudong area. For those not familiar with Shanghai, the Pudong area is the main central business district of the city and his home to the now ionic skyline […]
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 […]
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 […]