Mitchell Burns

Mitchell Burns is an Australian photographer, social media influencer, and former miner. After growing up as a coal miner, he became a full-time photographer in…

Mitchell Burns
Born
Mareeba
OccupationsPhotographer, influencer, former miner

Mitchell Burns is an Australian photographer, social media influencer, and former miner. After growing up as a coal miner, he became a full-time photographer in 2022. He released his memoir, Life, Camera, Action, in 2024.

Biography

Burns was born in Mareeba[1] and raised in the tiny mining town of Bluff, Queensland, where, according to him, it was assumed that you would become a coal miner, and life revolved around it.[2] He is of Sicilian heritage.[3] At the age of seven, he got a disposable camera, and began photographing things around him.[2] He won a local competition for his photography.[4] After graduating high school, he began working fly-in fly-out mining work, but soon noticed his mental health began to suffer.[2]

After missing out on a permanent role in mining, he decided to switch to becoming a full-time photographer in 2022. By December 2025, he had more than 900,000 followers on social media.[2] He has emphasized demonstrating and promoting wildlife protection, including how people can get involved to help injured wildlife.[1] He also posts thirst traps.[5]

Some notable shots he's taken include a helicopter shot of the Great Barrier Reef and a shot of Uluru in the rain,[6] as well as a shot of Rigby Falls near Mount Isa.[7] His best-known social media reel, made on Christmas Day 2022, is one of him demonstrating shampoo ginger, which he subsequently described as "very phallic".[4] According to The Australian, he has been described as a "younger and hunkier David Attenborough".[8]

In September 2024, he published his memoir, Life, Camera, Action.[6] It was published by Simon & Schuster Australia.[4] He subsequently went on a book tour.[9]

He has collaborated with nonprofit Odonata Foundation to photograph animals and promote support of endangered animals. He has also collaborated with Nautica to promote their men's red cologne.[2] He has stated his goal is to open his own gallery[10] and create his own TV show.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Meet the Aussie Photographer Saving Wildlife and Sending Fans' Hearts Racing". Gay Express. 2026-07-26. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  2. ^ a b c d e Carmona, Bianca. "Meet Mitchell Burns, the ex-miner turned viral photographer inspiring a global audience". Body and Soul.
  3. ^ Maoui, Zak (2023-07-12). "How TikTok's biggest botany fanboy Mitchell Burns looks (and feels) so good". British GQ. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  4. ^ a b c "Mitchell Burns is shooting his shot". GQ Australia. Archived from the original on 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  5. ^ Kaplan, Naomi. "'Tarzan and Irwin': 32yo wildlife photographer breaks the internet". news.com.au.
  6. ^ a b Armstrong, Kelli. "Photographer Mitchell Burns followed his dreams to Australia's best beach". Escape Australia.
  7. ^ "GQ model uncovers 'next level' waterfalls while stranded in floods". Townsville Bulletin. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  8. ^ "Meet Mitchell Burns, the internet's 'younger and hunkier David Attenborough'". The Australian.
  9. ^ "Book signing: Photographer Mitchell Burns set for Noosa Heads". Noosa Today. 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  10. ^ "Meet the Aussie wildlife photographer dubbed a 'younger, hunkier David Attenborough'". 7NEWS. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  11. ^ "Popular Tik Tok and Instagram photographer Mitchell Burns reveals his TV plans". 7NEWS. 2026-08-01. Retrieved 2026-08-01.

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