SmugMug Corner #24: Miguel Lasa
It's Friday. Know what that means? Another SmugMug Corner. This week we meet wildlife photographer Miguel Lasa. His interview is short and to the point, but we've got 18 photographs that speak thousands of words!
Name: Miguel Lasa
Website: www.miguellasa.com

Tell us a little about yourself.
Miguel Lasa, 47. Working in England as a family doctor with a passion for wildlife photography.


What is your background/training in photography?
Being in the wild is my inspiration and training.


How long has photography been a passion for you? When, where and how did it start?
I have been in photography for 20 years but my passion started in the last 3 years.


What equipment is in your camera bag?
Canon 1dm2, 1dsm2 and ef300 and ef500.


What are your favorite places/subjects to photograph? Why?
I love Alaska, Canada, Tanzania, Norway, Finland, anywhere in the wild.


Who are your biggest photographic influences? Why? What about their work influences your work?
The wildlife photographer of the year is my influence. I like the artistic side of wildlife photography.


How long have you been Smug with your photographs? What features do you most enjoy with your SmugMug account?
I have been with SmugMug for 4 years. I like the flexibility and new features of SmugMug, as well as the unlimited uploads.


If you had do sum up in 50 words or less the impact SmugMug has made on your photography/photography business, those 50 words would be...
A great display of talented photographers.


If you had to give one piece of advice to those wanting to pursue photography, what would you tell them?
Know what you really want to be in photography.


