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Experience a captivating encounter with Justin Mott, a passionate animal welfare advocate and esteemed award-winning photographer based in Vietnam. Mott's expertise lies in the fields of wildlife photojournalism and conservation photography. His work from the Northern White Rhino series was featured as part of the Leica’s global ad campaign, aptly named “The World Deserves Witnesses.” He will share his remarkable journey and insights into the last two white Northern Rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. Prepare to be immersed in a gripping narrative that sheds light on the conservation efforts and challenges faced by these magnificent creatures. This memorable experience promises to leave you with a deeper appreciation for wildlife conservation.
Following this enlightening session, you will have the opportunity to join Mott on a casual walk and photo shoot in the enchanting vicinity of Raffles Hotel. As you stroll through the picturesque surroundings, Mott will provide valuable guidance and share his creative techniques to help you capture extraordinary images. With his wealth of experience, he will inspire you to see the world through the lens of a photographer and guide you on a captivating exploration of photography.
Date & Time:
24 Jun 2023 (Saturday),
4 - 8pm
Note: Participants are responsible in ensuring that you are available to attend the workshop on the selected date and time. No cancellation or refund is allowed upon sign up.
Meet-up Location:
Leica Store at Raffles Hotel Arcade
Who should attend:
This session is open to all photographers. Non-Leica users are welcome and there will be a limited selection of Leica gear available for attendees to use.
Justin Mott (@askmott)
Justin Mott is an independent photojournalist, commercial photographer, and documentary filmmaker based in Vietnam.
Mott has shot over 100 assignments for the New York Times while a retrospective of his work photographed in Vietnam has been featured on the BBC. Additional major editorial clients include National Geographic, Smithsonian, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Greenpeace, and The Guardian among many others.
Mott is also familiar to TV viewers for his 5-year stint as host and resident judge of History Channel’s hit photography reality series Photo Face-Off.
Mott is an avid animal welfare advocate and in 2018 pivoted the focus of his work to wildlife photojournalism and conservation photography. He is a also a global ambassador for Helping Rhinos dedicated to rhino conservation worldwide.
Currently, Mott is working on his long-term global personal project titled Kindred Guardians. The project focuses on documenting people around the world who dedicate their lives to animal conservation and welfare and has been featured in National Geographic, The Washington Post, Paris Match, Smithsonian, Greenpeace, and Leica’s global website.