Michael Yamashita is known for his work in National Geographic and his multiple books. Born in San Francisco, he graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Asian studies and began working for the National Geographic in 1979. His diverse travels include Somalia, Sudan, England, Ireland, and Papua New Guinea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran. For the past thirty years he has specialized in Asia, including Japan, China and Tibet. Author of more than sixteen photographic books, Mike also conducts photo workshops and is an ambassador for Sony Cameras. He has amassed over 1.8 million followers on Instagram.