Clients and especially potential clients, often ask me where I work, how far am I happy to travel and what type of work am I most comfortable with.
My Comfort Zone vs. Real Growth
Well, with my "comfort zone" hat on, I would probably say, half an hour drive, corporate event in a smart office with nice catering and adjacent loos.
But no one thrives and develops if they keep to their comfort zones, do they?
So, on that note, I really am not bothered about the distance involved, I've covered a lot of Europe including the East.
I thrive on challenging locations, from hanging out of light aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea , to hanging on to scaffolding in Canary Wharf, I've been in sewers under the Barbican in London and had sparks flying in factories up north.
My Favourite Locations: Aviation & Construction
My favourite locations are aviation-oriented, be it air shows or aviation engineering companies. I also like the challenges of making construction sites look good with conventional photography and drone imagery too.
I'm both happy shooting on my own on a big building site and also enjoy an assignment with a human buzz when shooting university graduations etc.
Advice for New Photographers
If you're a photographer just starting out, I would advise to go for the scary jobs that take you out of you comfort zones, from dealing with scary groups of people to working in uncomfortable conditions, enjoy and learn.
About Mike Green Photography
Mike Green is an experienced commercial photographer working across the UK and Europe. From aviation and construction to events and portraits, he combines technical skill with creative storytelling. Most importantly, Mike believes photography should put people at ease while capturing authentic, memorable images.
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