Professor T
Season 3 Key Art

Professor T Season 3 starring Ben Miller is out now on ITV, and it was a joy creating the key art visuals for the show. Leaning into the story line of the Professor going to jail at the start of the season we created a “jail cell” in a room in Cambridge, bringing moody lighting and monotone styling to emphasise the darkness of the situation. It was a joy collaborating with Ben to capture just the right emotions in the images.

Huge thanks to all the team at Eagle Eye Drama for their help and support making this. It’s always a joy working with this brilliant team.

 

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Being Gordon Ramsay – Netflix

New key art for Netflix upcoming series Being Gordon Ramsay. This one started sixty floors up, watching the sun rise over London surrounded by maneki-neko in Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant. And it finished with the executive chef Ronnie Kimbugwe throwing a huge bunch of carrots into the air. In between we took photos of course, but we also talked about love, family, training for triathlons, the best champagne, liquid nitrogen, obsessing over produce and a thousand other things. The shot list to make a poster like this is huge, with every person needing their own mix of accessories — from gently crawling crustaceans to giant architectural blueprints. But I love a challenge, so with coffee flowing, a colour-coded set, and an epic playlist, we got to work capturing the personalities of the brilliant characters surrounding our unstoppable protagonist. Gordon himself said on set “everyone here is the talent.” I could...

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Portrait of Britain Vol.8 – Winner

Thrilled to share that my portrait of David Jonsson has been selected as a winner in this year’s Portrait of Britain, run by the British Journal of Photography The image is featured as part of a nationwide exhibition of 100 portraits, displayed on billboards across the country and celebrating the many faces of Britain. I photographed David for BAFTA, just moments after he won the EE Rising Star Award. Big thanks to the brilliant team at BAFTA, to the judges for choosing this photograph, as well as everyone else involved on the shoot. See the full set of winning images here: LINK   Thanks to Vladamir Studenic for the photo of St. Pancras & London Bridge.  

Andy Murray – Walker’s Shortbread

A wee bit of Scotland that’s come a long way. So much fun bringing this one to life. Huge thanks to New Commercial Arts for asking me to direct and photograph the campaign. We had no idea on shoot day that Andy’s cosy knit would become Walker’s first-ever Charity Christmas Jumper. If you fancy one of your own, all profits will be donated to Cash For Kids to support the Mission Christmas initiative. Get yours here: LINK Check out the full video as well as the  behind the scenes below. Credits: Agent – Beth Wightman at B&A Reps Producer – George Hall DOP – Martyna Knitter NCA CCO – Ian Heartfield Creative – Katie Burrell Creative – Andy Burrell Creative Producer – Kiti Swannell Design – King Henry Post Production – Creative Outpost Voice Over – Robbie Jack Music composed by Mark Rose First AC – Gino Vitolo Playback –...

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Nicolas Hieronimus – Beauty Inc

It was a pleasure to work with the WWD Beauty Inc team for the first time, creating portraits for their special edition featuring Nicolas Hieronimus, this year’s recipient of the 2025 Pete Born Impact Award. Nicolas has this quiet confidence that steadies a room. While we shot, we talked about everything from cycling and music to life as the CEO of the world’s largest beauty company. A huge thank you to the Beauty Inc crew, and everyone who made the day run seamlessly. Read the full interview in WWD’s Beauty Inc: LINK

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Nia DaCosta – Harper’s Bazaar

My first shoot for Harper’s Bazaar UK, and what a person to start with: Nia DaCosta, the boundary breaking film director. She was joy to collaborate with, happily putting her trust in the process, and leaning fully into my requests. Congratulations to Nia on her Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year director award, totally deserved. Read the interview here: LINK. Watch her reimagining of the classic Ibsen play Hedda on Prime Video now. Huge thanks to the whole team at Harper’s Bazaar, couldn’t have done it without you. Credits: Editor in Chief and Writer – Lydia Slater Stylist – Grace Clarke Art Director – Charlotte Wallace Creative Director – Zoya Kaye Fashion Director – Avril Mair Acting Entertainment Director – Nicola Fahey Picture Production Editor – Gemma Roberts Picture Editor – Abi Hollister Production Assistant – Lara Iqbal Gilling Hair – James Catalano Make-Up – Michelle Leandra Manicure – Sabrina...

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The Mishal Husain Show – Bloomberg

It was great to catch up with Mishal Husain to create portraits for her new show at Bloomberg, which features conversations with world leaders and pioneers. We’ve worked together before on her Observer Magazine cover, photographing in her mother’s living room. Needless to say, the Bloomberg newsroom was a rather different space, but she brought that same calm confidence and sharp presence. A huge thank you to Leonor Mamanna, the entire team at Bloomberg, Louise Heywood, and everyone else who ensured the day ran smoothly. Listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or click here: LINK

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Dame Judi Dench & Brendan O’Hea – Die Zeit

  When I’m in my 90s I want to be like Judi Dench – witty, mischievous and drinking champagne at lunch. The team at Die Zeit asked me to photograph Dame Judi with fellow actor Brendan O’Hea. She and Brendan are long-term friends and it shows – they play off each other, make fools of each other and laugh constantly. A joy to witness. The portraits accompany a beautiful interview feature about `The man who pays the rent’ – a series of informal and intimate conversations between Dame Judi and Brendan. The book has just been published in Germany. I am still pinching myself to believe this happened…

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40th AOP Awards

  I’m honoured that this portrait of Tilda Swinton has been selected as a finalist for the 40th AOP awards. Huge thanks to Victor & Simon and the incredible Cartier team for helping make this special moment happen.

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Dracula – Lyric Theatre

  I loved sinking my teeth into the new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horror classic, Dracula with Lyric Theatre. This is a show that truly uncovers the female voices at the heart of the tale, and I can’t wait to see it. It was a total pleasure to help bring art director Emilie Chen’s bold vision to life. We worked to create a look that is both powerful, unapologetic, and dripping with red light. The show’s leads Umi Myers and Mei Mac brought an awesome energy to the shoot, especially considering it was the hottest day of the year so far. Adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Emma Baggott, this is a theatrical thriller not to be missed.  

Andy Murray – Walker’s Shortbread

  Had a blast directing and photographing a tennis legend. Pop your sound on for the video.  Safe to say, quality control was delicious on this one. Huge thanks to New Commercial Arts for trusting me with the vision. Credits: Director & Photographer – Me Agent – Beth Wightman at B&A Reps Producer – George Hall DOP – Martyna Knitter NCA CCO – Ian Heartfield Creative – Katie Burrell Creative – Andy Burrell Creative Producer – Kiti Swannell Design – King Henry Post Production – Creative Outpost Voice Over – Robbie Jack Music composed by Mark Rose First AC – Gino Vitolo Playback – Catherine Yeats Video Assistant – Georgie Wilding Photography assistant – Rosie Alice-Wilson Digital Technician – Seb Niespiowski Hair & Makeup – Emma Leon Wardrobe – Harriet Elton Prop Styling – Victoria Twyman Production Assistant – Ester Viana Runner – Alisha Shaw Behind The Scenes – Olivia...