About Michael Hudson Photography

Michael Hudson is a professional photographer with twenty years' experience, specializing in commercial, sports, travel, fine art and stock photography. "I got my start in the world of professional photography when I photographed Princess Diana and the British Royal Family during the late 1980's. That experience taught me how to think fast, work in difficult situations, compose quickly, and above all, to be patient, all qualities which have served me well in being a professional photographer for twenty years. "Photography literally means "light drawing" and without the right light, an image can fall short of its potential. I've been known to hike endlessly for hours, not eat all day, or to return to a scene year after year to capture it in the best light. "If there's a theme that runs through my photographs, it's the theme of Beauty. My photographs try to be uplifting and highlight some of the beauty found round the world. "Most of my images are now shot in digital format, due to the difficulties of traveling with hundreds of rolls of film and the process involved in developing, printing, storing and displaying the images. Unfortunately, digital has killed off many of my favourite tools, such as Kodak High Speed Infrared Film and Kodak P-Max Art paper (for hand colouring prints). Digital is different, but there are many advantages too. However, my darkroom is still alive, and hopefuly I can keep working in both mediums until the supply of darkroom chemicals, paper, and ultimately, film, run out. "I've been a freelance photographer for twenty years, the only profession I've known. It has allowed me the freedom to work on commercial assignments, while giving me time out to travel the world. I was born in Australia, and grew up in Australia, the United States, and England. Since 1985, I have been living near Chicago, with regular trips back to England. I travel whenever possible, which is never enough."