About
Michael Wayne Plant
Photography Experience
New Zealand born, Michael Wayne Plant has lived and worked in Australia, Greece, America, Italy, France and the United Kingdom. As a photographer, he has worked across a number of genres (these have included advertising, fashion, documentary, portraiture and architectural), these have all influenced his development, interests and aesthetic style. He completed an MA in Photography and Urban Cultures at Goldsmiths College, University of London. Where he developed his interest in making work that visualises aspects of capitalism, economics and the social landscape, by using both social documentary and street photography approaches in making images.
Teaching Experience
Between 2008 and 2010, Michael completed a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) from Canterbury Christchurch University, while setting up the accredited photography program at Adult Education College Bexley. In 2009, Michael became the Lead Photography Lecturer at Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets, responsible for approximately 70 courses a year, from short 5 week courses to year long diploma and certificate courses. In 2018, Michael started teaching Fashion Photography at the Working Mens College, in Camden as well as becoming a sessional photography tutor at Morley College (South London). He is currently not teaching, however he will run the occasional photography workshop when asked.
DxO Product Liaison
Michael is currently the Product Liaison (UK) for DxO the French photography software company. So if you have any questions regarding DxO software please get in touch via mplant@dxo.com
Industry Support
Michael was a Sony Imaging Advocate and then Sony Global Imaging Ambassador, with Sony supporting his work between 2009 and 2017. He has been supported by Epson (printing & scanners), OnOne (software), Blurb (self published books) and was a X-Rite Coloratti Pro photographer.
Collaborate with Michael Wayne Plant,
If you have a project you would like to collaborate on, Michael would love to hear from you.