Hello there!
I'm Mike, the kid who was always staring out of the window in school, always living in some sort of fantasy land. Destined to be a creative but never knew what sort, until I picked up a camera, got wise and starting to realise things like...
Hello there!
I'm Mike, the kid who was always staring out of the window in school, always living in some sort of fantasy land. Destined to be a creative but never knew what sort, until I picked up a camera, got wise and starting to realise things like...
That's a good mantra for life, to keep going, keep reaching and something will stick. In the beginning I just wanted to make things look cool but after a couple of years of doing weddings as a side-line it was clear I had the ability to help people relax and make them feel comfortable while I took pictures. As time went on I found deeper meaning in photography and I soon learnt how capturing fleeting, intangible moments of human connection & joy could touch people’s hearts in a deep and lasting way. I've come a long way since making things just to look cool but I still absolutely just like to have fun!
Cat Dad
I've had Rufus & Martha for the same number of years I've been shooting weddings! They will be 13 this year.
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During lockdown I did a self portrait project
HOMO ALONE
I published an art book of the work
I live in Manchester, with my two cats Rufus and Martha.
My mum is a huge shutterbug, (she takes lots of pictures) let’s just say my childhood is well documented! It was only a matter of time before I picked up the camera myself. My mum always had a good one I could borrow! (along with her wedding hat too!)
Mike Plunkett facts
• I have a performing background and very nearly made it on the telly in my teens.
• I spent a couple of years as Howard in a Take That tribute act. ( I don't sing at weddings sorry!)
• I can wiggle my ears independently
• I was a DJ in the late 1990’s and still collect vinyl today.
• I once spent a year living on a canal barge
• I sold my first home aged 21 and I travelled the world alone for a year.
• ‘Ey Up Love’ – I’m from Leeds originally but have lived in Manchester since 2007
• I used to schedule programme trailers on the BBC
Facts about Mike
⚡Worked for the BBC
⚡Once lived on a boat
⚡Will eat pizza for breakfast
⚡Was in a Take That tribute act
⚡Can wiggle ears independently
⚡Has a new hobby every week
⚡...recently knitting & drawing
⚡Mistaken for Bradley Cooper
⚡...but also Reg from The Bill
⚡Was a DJ in the 90's
⚡Takes good photos
⚡Is a nice person
Facts about Mike
⚡Worked for the BBC
⚡Once lived on a boat
⚡Will eat pizza for breakfast
⚡Was in a Take That tribute act
⚡Can wiggle ears independently
⚡Has a new hobby every week
⚡...recently knitting & drawing
⚡Mistaken for Bradley Cooper
⚡...but also Reg from The Bill
⚡Was a DJ in the 90's
⚡Takes good photos
⚡Is a nice person
Team Meeting
At Mike Plunkett Photography
