Michael Bradley will be our opening and closing speaker for Gisborne’24.

For the opening night, Michael will speak about his Puaki project; the why and the how, the challenges and the rewards, that led to  this culturally significant and very powerful personal project.

For the closing keynote, Michael will  discuss his current why. He will focus on shooting for yourself first and foremost, and what he shoots to provide himself the creative freedom within the demands of being a professional photographer.

Michael's Bio:

Photographer, Michael Bradley is based in Hamilton, New Zealand, and specialises in Commercial, Editorial and Sports photography. With over two decades of experience Michael is meeting the photographic needs of a diverse list of clients.

Michael works for a wide range of corporate clients and sporting organisations including the ANZ Bank Ltd, SKYCITY, Foodstuffs, The Edge, Netball New Zealand, and photo agencies AFP and Getty Images.

Michael covers a number of major sporting events in New Zealand, is the official photographer for Netball New Zealand, the ANZ Premiership and was the Official Photographer for the 2007 and 2011 World Netball Champs. Michael has also shot a number of Commonwealth Games.

Michael is primarily a location photographer whose strength is working closely with his clients to achieve the results they require.