Photographer & Videographer
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MIKE VAN GORKOM

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About

Mike is an adventure and travel photographer residing in sunny Southern California. Mike is known for his engaging storytelling from some of the most remote corners of our planet. His photography and videography dive deep into unique cultural traditions, hidden tribes, and otherworldly landscapes.

Mike uses his storytelling to elevate empathy and compassion by helping others develop a stronger understanding of the people around them.

In his recent adventures, Mike learned to hunt with the Kazakh Golden Eagle hunters of Western Mongolia, photographed the fabled Flower Men of Saudi Arabia, and d the Korowai, one of the last remaining cannibalistic tribes on the planet in West Papua, New Guinea.

When he’s not traveling, Mike leads product strategy and user experience teams for well-known technology companies such as Fandango, Ticketmaster, and Amazon.

TRAVEL

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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VIDEO

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