Tag:National Geographic
In this video, you will learn the 5 composition techniques that I used in the making of my photo-story, ‘Jakarta – The Sinking City’, published with National Geographic. These insights are not just tips—they are career-tested techniques that have shaped my approach to capturing life’s unscripted moments. Each segment offers in-depth insights, helping you not only take better photos but also understand the mindset of a professional in the field. 📷 What’s In The Video: 1) Introduction to Composition 2) […]
In this new video on my YouTube channel, I share with you 5 SECRETS to how you can become a photographer with National Geographic. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photographer, to give you advice and guidance to how you can get your photographic work published in leading publications. In summary, here are my 5 tips for becoming a photographer with National Geographic: 1) Think Stories, Not Images 2) Photograph What It Feels Like 3) Find Your […]
The documentary ‘Road to Carbon Neutrality‘ was recently screened at COP28 in Dubai, at the China pavilion. This documentary, made with the National Geographic Channel, follows my journey across China this past year to photograph, document and try to understand the efforts China is making to meet its carbon neutral goals. On a personal level, it’s really gratifying to know that my photographic works are being displayed at the most important levels of climate talks. I truly feel that documentary […]
I received this question recently and it’s a question I have been asked a number of times before, so thought I would share my answers that I gave here with all of you. Taking images for National Geographic is a goal for many and is seen as one of the pinnacles of the profession. When I was starting out, it was a dream for me too. I adored the work of photographers like Steve McCurry, Alex Webb, Jodi Cobb and […]
I’m pleased to be able to share that the new National Geographic TV documentary titled “Road to Carbon Neutrality”, is now being screened in China on TV and online streaming apps. If you’re in China, the documentary can be viewed now on apps such as Tencent, Youku, iQiyi, Mango TV, Bilibli etc. Just search for 零碳之路 to find it. International release on National Geographic coming soon. Check your local listings. China has committed to peaking carbon emission by 2030 and […]
Photos from last week’s opening ceremony for the China release of ‘Road to Carbon Neutrality’, produced for National Geographic TV. China has committed to peaking carbon emission by 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2060. It is an ambitious target, but the world needs China to achieve these goals if the global community is to prevent some of the worst effects of the climate crisis. Will they be able to achieve these goals in time? In episode 1 of this […]
I received this question this week via someone in my private WeChat/WhatsApp groups that Patreon members gain access to. It’s a question I have been asked a number of times before, so thought I would share my answers that I gave here with all of you. Taking images for National Geographic is a goal for many and is seen as one of the pinnacles of the profession. When I was starting out, it was a dream for me too. I […]
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 […]
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 […]