Xiaomi Imagery MasterClass – Portrait Photography
“Creating a great portrait is all about those special moments, when everything comes together and you get that honest moment of connection.” Xiaomi asked me to create a masterclass for them on portrait photography. I talk about discovering the power of portraits with my Let’s Talk project, create colourful images of jewellery designer Beverly Quintal, tell you how I prepare for a shoot, take you on a tour of our set, and explain how I work with people to create those moments that make the best portraits. Massive thanks to the team involved: Jewellery Designer and talent – Beverly Quintal Production – Germaine Walker Agency – B.E.N. DOP – Nico Hambleton Editor – Gary Askham at Quality Control Sound – Matthew Boyle Styling – Efe Igbinadolor Make up – Michele Rowbotham Photo Assistants – Robin Bernstein Rebecca Gray Digi tech – OuiDigi Lettering artist from Let’s Talk – Kate Forrester
Spotlight Awards Winner – Portraiture & Celebrity Photography
I’ve been named the best Portrait and Celebrity Photographer at the Spotlight Awards by Production Paradise. Massive thanks to the judges for choosing this image of Glenda Jackson photographed for Bafta, and to Claire Rees for trusting me to take a totally new approach to the Bafta Winners’ Portraits when we deep in covid and couldn’t do it the normal way. Read my winner’s interview here: LINK
200 Best Ad Photographers in the World – Lurzer’s Archive
It’s a great honour to be named one of the top 200 advertising photographers in the world by Lurzer’s Archive. The judges selected a whopping 11 of my images to feature alongside many other awesome photographs from around the world.
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta – Die Ziet
“We are facing a global crisis. We are totally dependent upon the natural world. It supplies us with every oxygen-laden breath we take and every mouthful of food we eat. But we are currently damaging it so profoundly that many of its natural systems are now on the verge of breakdown.” Sir David Attenborough in the Foreword to Partha Dasgupta’s recent report for the UK Government on the Economics of Biodiversity. Most economist like to concentrate on money, not Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, he has spent his recent years concentrating on something far more valuable – the biodiversity of our planet. When I was asked to photograph him for Die Zeit I jumped at the chance to meet such an incredible thinker. However, it was sad to hear such a well researched and accomplished figure speaking in such blunt terms about how humans are destroying our planet. “The reasons we...
Bafta TV Awards 2021
Michaela Cole was statuesque as she received not one, but four awards for I May Destroy You, Paul Mescal was in state of shock not quite sure how to process the golden mask he was holding, Rakie Ayola broke down in tears of joy, Olly Alexander screamed at the rooftops, Golda Rosheuvel danced to Elvis, and the Banjo brothers celebrated their must-see moment. It was an honour photographing the official portraits at the 2021 Bafta TV Awards. It’s not often you are given the freedom, support and encouragement as a photographer to truly do what you think is best. But it does happen. And Claire Rees at Bafta is just that person. For three years now we’ve worked together to celebrate the Bafta Television Awards. In 2019 I was backstage at a massive ceremony with an afterparty to match. Amongst that we built our set, an homage to the classic...
Ed Miliband – British GQ
In the UK if you’re a public figure the media tends to show you in a single way, a full bodied persona boiled down to a single dimension. And as a fun and humorous politician (quite the unusual thing) Ed Miliband was only ever portrayed as a joker when he was leader of the Labour Party. However, when I met Ed it became instantly clear that there is also a serious and thoughtful side to the man. He’s happy to laugh and play jokes on himself, and he’s just as happy to dive deep into a philosophical discussion about changing the world. His interview with Jude Rogers is fascinating and candid, so head over to the GQ site for a read, or even better buy a copy of the magazine and enjoy it in beautiful print. Massive thanks to Ed for letting me invade his home and garden, to Robin...
Marcus Rashford – Coca Cola
Coming to a bus stop near you Marcus Rashford photographed for Coca Cola. This must be one of the quickest ad shoots I’ve done – we had just two five minute sessions to create two billboards with this awesome man. I love a challenge though and with a great team behind me anything is possible. Marcus was such a gent, even at the end of a crazy day where he had multiple photoshoots and his full training schedule prepping for the Euros he was still approachable and helpful. It was a lovely honour to meet him. Massive thanks to everyone who made this possible: Agency – M&C Saatchi Creatives – Danny Jones and Jordan Morris Account Manager – Kevin Earland Production – Morgan Evans at Germaine Walker Assistants – Robin Bernstein & Phil Hardman Stylist – Lisa Jones Kit – GripVan
Jeremy Clarkson and a lamb – The Sunday Times Magazine
Jeremy Clarkson is best know for driving fast cars and having controversial opinions. However, recently he’s turned his hand to tilling the soil and become a bit of an ambassador for countryside communities. Rather a u-turn, and one I was eager to exploit when Russ O’Connell asked me to photograph him for the cover of The Sunday Times Magazine. I had photographed Clarkson once before, when he had taken over the magazine with a rather comical set of recipes designed to inspire everyone to eat more healthily. That time I shoved a carrot in his mouth. But what was I to do this time? How do you present such a well known figure in a new and interesting way? Obviously I turned to Jesus for help. You see the thing I love about visual art is that there is a rich history to call upon. Certain types of images represent...
Tribute Ink Exhibition – York Army Museum
Tribute Ink is back on show from the 17th of May at the York Army Museum. I created the exhibition for the Royal British Legion to capture the stories of loss and pride behind the tattoos armed forces members get inked into their skin. It wasn’t always easy hearing the stories behind the tattoos. Some have chosen to have the names of friends inked into their skin as an act of living remembrance, like Matt Tomlinson who has the ten names of those who died along side him during his time in Afghanistan and Iraq permanently in his back. For others their tattoos are badges of belonging, like Tash Kenny who has a beautiful Spitfire flying down her arm, or Michael Bell who is covered neck to toe in tattoos that pay tribute to the Nelson era naval crews. The exhibition opens on the 17th of May. Find out more: HERE See the full set...
American Photography 37 Chosen Winners
Two of my portraits have be chosen as online winners for American Photography 37! The chosen images were both shot for my BAFTA TV Winners Portfolio, created with the ever brilliant Claire Rees. The first is an image of Will Sharpe who was photographed in a kebab house to celebrate his supporting actor award. The second was my image of Glenda Jackson in the mist created to mark her leading actress accolade.