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03/07/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Mohamed Hassan

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03/06/2026

Opportunity cost - By putting all your energy into minor adjustments, you lose out on decisions that could truly transform your potential earnings and growth.

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03/05/2026

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill

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01/21/2026

Thanks to a guest we were able to capture this little nugget this morning. Most appreciated Rob Daugherty

01/11/2026

Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of M&M Photo Tors, Inc., with me in January 2028 in Antarctica!!

Yes, M&M will turn 20 in 2028 and as such I am planning a Bucket List trip for folks who have never been to Antarctica.

Thought I'd share with you where I am in the planning stages at this point and what a trip like this looks like on a daily basis and what some of the current expectations/norms are:

Key details & tentative dates:
January 8-18, 2028 (could slide a few days out into January BUT no sooner than the 8th)
10 days / 9 nights total
5 full days dedicated to excursions in Antarctica
PRICING IS TBD but I will publish as soon as I know (not a cheap trip)

In Antarctica, most ships in the class I am looking at plan for at least one shore landing per day, and often a second activity when conditions allow — typically a zodiac cruise. Ice, weather, and landing-site availability ultimately dictate the final schedule.

Landings & what’s realistic today: Under IAATO regulations, only 100 passengers can be ashore at any one time, which is why ships under ~180 guests are such a sweet spot. I am only looking at ships this size.

In practice today:
1 shore landing per day is standard
1 zodiac cruise per day is very common

Some days can still include two landings, but no operator can guarantee this anymore due to the growing number of ships and the limited number of approved landing sites. The good news is that zodiac cruising is incredibly productive for photography — often just as rewarding as being on land, especially for wildlife and ice compositions.

Typical day-by-day flow - Here’s what a “classic” Antarctica voyage generally looks like:
Day 1: Fly into Buenos Aires, connect onward to Ushuaia
Day 2: Board the ship in Ushuaia and sail the Beagle Channel
Days 3–4: Drake Passage crossing (lectures, briefings, wildlife spotting)
Days 5–9: Antarctica - Daily zodiac operations - Combination of landings and zodiac cruises - Flexible scheduling based on weather, ice, and wildlife activity
Days 10–11: Drake Passage return
Day 12: Disembark Ushuaia and fly home

All four ships I am looking at follow the above structure, departing from Ushuaia, which remains the primary and most efficient gateway.

If you are interested and want me to hold a spot for you, please reach out and let me know.

Thanks,
Mike

07/16/2025

With Ugo Cei Photography – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 8 months in a row. 🎉

03/07/2025

Here are some images from Carnival in Venice, Italy from 2024. Hope you enjoy. GuraGear ProGrade Digital Canon USA Kaenon Tenba Columbia Sportswear The Tiffen Company Acratech Benro Induro Tripods BLACKRAPID SKB Cases Eagle Creek Travelpro Products

03/01/2025

Some images from my fall of 2024 Indochina trip. Hope you enjoy. GuraGear ProGrade Digital Canon USA Kaenon Tenba Columbia Sportswear The Tiffen Company Acratech Benro Induro Tripods BLACKRAPID SKB Cases Eagle Creek Travelpro Products

02/28/2025

Enjoyed a fun trip to Spain in 2023. I love stained-glass - hope you enjoy. These were all taken with a Canon Powershot. GuraGear ProGrade Digital Canon USA Kaenon Tenba Columbia Sportswear The Tiffen Company Acratech Benro Induro Tripods BLACKRAPID SKB Cases Eagle Creek Travelpro Products

02/26/2025

Enjoyed a great trip to Japan in 2023. Hope you enjoy these images from all over Honshu. GuraGear ProGrade Digital Canon USA Kaenon Tenba Columbia Sportswear The Tiffen Company Acratech Benro Induro Tripods BLACKRAPID SKB Cases Eagle Creek Travelpro Products