Max Siegel

Travel Photographer, LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant

Max is a travel photographer and DEI advocate who began his journey by sharing his personal story of gender transition on social media, aiming to challenge misinformation and foster greater understanding of Trans and LGBTQ+ experiences. A lifelong travel enthusiast, Max found his voice in the LGBTQ+ travel space, using his platform to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the industry. His passion for storytelling soon merged with his creative eye behind the lens, leading him to pursue travel photography professionally. Today, Max combines powerful imagery with meaningful narratives, capturing not just places but the people and cultures that make them extraordinary. Through his work, he continues to advocate for representation, inclusion, and authenticity—both online and around the world.

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“At a time when DEI frameworks are being rolled back globally, events that prioritise minority and marginalised voices are more important than ever. We have to stand up as a collective and refuse to watch the progress we have made be removed by an agenda of hatred and scapegoating.”

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