Helping you to become a better photographer
About Me/Us
​My name is Mike Page and I'm a British-born photographer who has lived in the Bavarian countriside since 1990. My photographic journey started whilst hiking in the Welsh mountains when studying at university in Aberystwyth back in the late 80s. After graduating, my Cambridge-born wife and I relocated to Munich, Germany, to be closer to the mountains and to pursue careers in science. At the time of writing, that's where we still are, living 50 km west of the city near the head of the Ammersee.
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Since moving here we've climbed Mont Blanc, mastered the Via Ferrata of the Dolomites, cross-country skied in Norway and raised two mini-mountaineers who have since moved on. Even back at university in the 80s we both had SLRs and have always had an eye for landscape photography, most prominently in connection with our mountain escapades.
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I am perpetually in pursuit of the perfect image, trying to capture the essence of the majesty of nature, especially the mountains. I have a keen eye for detail, a honed instinct for compelling compositions and a deep appreciation for the breathtaking scenery around me, and I strive to create images which transport the viewer to the landscapes of central and northern Europe, evoking a sense of awe. Through my lens, I try to capture the grandeur of these natural wonders, bringing their intricate detail to life.
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My pursuit of the perfect image has led me to spend hours on wintery hillsides in the Dolomites, waiting for the sun to set, to nights out in the open on isolated mountaintops shooting the Milky Way, or to getting up hours before dawn to catch the sun rising over mist-laden valleys of the Bavarian Alps.
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We're both hardened Alpaholics (read that carefully) and qualified DAV (German alpine association) Wanderleiter (hike leaders I guess would be the English translation). Ever a fan of the unconventional, I shoot Olympus and Nikon rather than Canon or Sony, use ON1 Photo Raw to process my images, being an Adobophobe and we're both involved in a local English-speaking church.
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About Our Services
Have you ever seen an epic landscape photo and thought to yourself ‘wow, they must have been really lucky to get that shot, I wish I had their luck!‘
What if I told you that there's a way to maximise your luck so that you can repeatedly take images like this by being in the right place at the right time with the right gear and the necessary skills to use that gear? And what if I told you that I can help you with three out of those four things?
Having lived just north of the Bavarian Alps since 1990, we have 35 years mountain experience to look back on and have extensive familiarity with the Eastern Alps from Switzerland to the Dolomites and beyond. Sometimes the thing that keeps us back from exploring new areas is simply not knowing where to start. Our knowledge of the Alps and how the infrastructure works combined with being functionally bilingual English/German can facilitate your introduction to photography here. We also understand the conditions here and know which conditions can lead to the best images.
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On top of that, I have the technical skill-set to help you get the most out of your gear, whether this is nailing focus or the correct exposure, exploring how to create impactful panoramas, macro photos or landscape astrophotography.
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And if that sounds like too much work and you'd just like to see my images on your walls, then get in touch.
Check out our Workshops section to discover upcoming events, the Portfolio page for prints, or get in touch directly if you're interested in 1:1 tuition sessions.
I love sharing my passion for photography with others who are eager to learn and haven't yet gotten out of the phase where I'm flattered by other people's attention to my work. Join me on my journey and marvel with me at the beauty that surrounds us.​
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Hopefully, my portfolio images speak for themselves, but in case you're not convinced, here's what others say about us:
Tina S
Mike came over the first time to take some initial pics, mainly for location scouting and light check. He immediately suggested that we should also consider taking pictures of the horses interacting with us, instead of just the horses alone. We loved that idea and those pictures really turned out to be our favourites.
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Janice L
I thought you were an excellent teacher .. having a calmness and patience and a joy in taking time. to get the photo right and explaining in a very understandable way what to do .. that is certainly a gift... I appreciated you did nt make me feel dumb having quite an ignorance about using a camera properly. :) !
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I found the practical tips very helpful .. like the analogy of the caricature... focusing on drawing out the element that caught your eye, in animal photography making sure the eye is in focus...
Andrew R
Mike is a consummate professional who knows his stuff! He will work with you on what aspects of photography you struggle with, and will take you to amazing locations and help you set up amazing shots!
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Matthias T
Mike is an experienced outdoor photographer and a mindful and creative person who knows some tricks. He is able to assist and guide you on location to perceive your vision of nature photography and can help you to capture brief moments in time as a joyful memory.
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Mike D
With the bridge behind the castle (Neuschwanstein) being closed Mike took me to a less known spot to get an amazing vantage point. It did not disappoint! With his local knowledge I was able to capture a few stunning images of the castle and surrounding areas that day.
