Tom halleran​
Mike is now a Full-time Marine Wildlife Photographer and Photo-Pro based in Anilao, Philippines. Named as one of the world’s most inspiring underwater photographers by SDOP in 2016 for his unhinged approach to shooting marine life.

PHOTOGRPAHER
INSTRUCTOR
PHOTO COACH
He conducts a series of workshops each dive season, helping shooters expand their portfolios and improve their underwater photography skills. Mike put in about 500 dives a year with 400-plus in the general area, which allows him to explore the peninsula for new dive sites and rare subjects.
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Mike is also a Global ambassador for Sea & Sea underwater imaging, Kraken Sports, Retra UWT and Ultralight Control Systems and works with various companies to bring quality products to market.
AWARDS
2020|10
1st place in the "The Beauty of Nature" category at the Siena International Photo Awards 2020.
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2020|10
1st place for the best portfolio in the CIMASUB 2020 San Sebastian.
2020|01
"German Photographer of the Year" and 3rd place in "Best 5 Images" at Wordshootout 2019.
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2019|02
1st and 2nd place at FestiSub 2019 in "Ice" category.
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2019|02
"Underwater Photography book of the Year 2019" at UPY London.
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2018|02
"Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018" at UPY London.
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2018|02
1st and 3rd place in the wreck category at UPY London.
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2017|01
1st place "macro" category at Worldshootout 2016.
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2015|03
1st and 3rd place at Underwater Photographer of the Year UPY 2015 London in International Wrecks category as well as Commented place in Internantional Macro category.
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2012|11
1st place at Worldshootout 2012 in SHARKS category.
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2011|10
1st and 2nd place at the monthly Dive Photo Guide contest with the topic "Blue Water".
Trips
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