luke dray
Luke Dray

Luke’s passion for photography began at a young age in southern England, where he captured wildlife at local nature reserves and went looking for rare birds. While freelancing for a local newspaper, his talent caught the attention of Getty Images, leading him to cover politics in London. His work often graced the front pages during pivotal events such as elections, Brexit, and state visits.

In 2019, he shifted his focus to Africa, living in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia while working across 30 countries in the region. His stories spanned a diverse range of topics, including environmental challenges, political shifts, global health development, and frontline war reporting. During an award ceremony, Luke’s editor at Getty said, “I can honestly say I haven’t met someone as capable, talented, and cheeky in all my career. He is old bones but with a great young go-get attitude.” Luke’s photojournalism has been regularly published by TIME, National Geographic, the New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Wall Street Journal.

Luke is excited to show Muench Workshops’ clients the Africa he loves—a vibrant continent full of landscapes, culture, and incredible wildlife. In Uganda, weekends meant wild camping with his wife, Sara, as they explored national parks, often night-driving as they searched for predators by flashlight. Though his career centered on photojournalism, wildlife photography remained a constant passion.

See more of Luke's work here.

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Testimonials

Brad W.
Images of the Ancients
Working with Luke during my recent Muench Workshop in Utah was an absolute pleasure. Luke’s dedication to the participants’ success was evident throughout the workshop. He is personable, approachable, and always willing to share his wealth of knowledge, making him a joy to work with. I frequently sought out Luke for fresh ideas and technical support, and he never disappointed. His ability to listen, adapt, and genuinely coach each participant is remarkable. Luke’s creativity and inventiveness in approaching compositions truly stood out. One memorable moment was when he suggested an unconventional technique: raising my camera and tripod over my head while he used my remote shutter to capture a unique perspective of petroglyphs with a stunning background. This shot ended up being one of my favorites from the workshop. Luke’s combination of expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to inspire made my experience unforgettable. I highly recommend working with him if you ever have the opportunity!
Pam D.
Images of the Ancients
What a joy it was to have Luke guide our trip! His approach to teaching was engaging, insightful and his passion for photography shone through. What stood out most was his genuine interest in helping us compose compelling images that told the stories of the people who came before us. His respect and knowledge of diverse cultures truly enriched our experience and encouraged us to be more mindful photographers. By the end of the workshop, I felt more confident in my photography abilities and left with a wealth of knowledge as well as lasting memories of an incredible journey.
Babette B.
Grand Canyon
Luke was exceptional in making us all feel welcome and valued and also gave excellent instruction on composition, selection of viewpoints and helping me out by insisting to carry some of my equipment to the Granaries.
Rob C.
Images of the Ancients
I've been fortunate to work with a number of the Muench Workshops pros and I'm really excited to take more workshops with Luke. He brings unique experience and vision to the program and really helped me to look at my landscape work with more of a photojournalistic perspective. He's knowledgeable and relates well with the participants and he's a fantastic conversationalist in addition to a photographer. We had such a blast discussing all things photo and business during our drives to and from locations! I can't wait to see what's next.
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