How far would you go for one photo? with Michael Muller (#139)

This week I speak with photographer Michael Muller about the drive to create images that haven’t been taken before. After shooting millions of photographs, Michael talks about what still pushes him to pick up the camera and what he is willing to risk in pursuit of a truly unique image.
We talk about his experiences photographing sharks and how encounters with great white sharks shaped the way he thinks about fear, control and creativity. We also discuss his work with celebrities in Hollywood, capturing the Taliban and their horses, and why building real connection with the people in front of his camera is essential to capturing honest moments.

Thank you so much to Westlicht (westlicht.com) for making this episode possible.
The exhibition „Unter Wasser (westlicht.com/westlicht/de/programm/ausstellun…)“ is on display until 17.5.26 at Westlicht.

Infos about Michael and his work on Instagram: ⁠@michaelmuller7 (instagram.com/michaelmuller7) and his website: www.mullerphoto.com (mullerphoto.com/#)

This episode is supported by PicDrop. You can get 15% off on PicDop Pro-Plans with the code "Ulrich15". Find out more about PicDrop at ⁠www.picdrop.com⁠ (picdrop.com/web?via=ulrichaydt)

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Thanks to Mala for the Podcast-Cover (⁠@mala.kolumna⁠ (instagram.com/mala.kolumna)) and Belinda for producing the Jingles (⁠⁠⁠@Belinda Thaler⁠⁠⁠ (instagram.com/belinda.thaler))