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A Barnes-storming start to 2021…

Kicking off the year making a mess with 'behind the scenes' images for OTC's online production of Peter Barnes' People, captured over 4 socially-distanced shoots.

New Year, New Me. A fresh brand. A brand spanking new website.

Taking a look at the process of rebranding the business & redesigning my website, working Aitch Creative and SugarZoo.

Grave News: In a Green Shade with Lev Parikian

My 'In a Green Shade: The English & Nature' green portrait project opens by meeting nature writer Lev Parikian in West Norwood Cemetery.

Fly us to the Moon: a perilous space journey with the Apollo 13 crew.

Blasting off on a mission with ace creative retoucher Vahakn Vorperian to capture striking images for streaming show Apollo 13: Dark Side of the Moon.

Hail Mary! Our Lady of Kibeho wins big in the Spotlight Awards

Hail Mary! Campaign shot for Stratford East show 'Our Lady of Kibeho' wins the Advertising prize judged by creatives from McCann, Adidas, DHL & more.

Portrait of Britain Winner: Alice Krige aka The Borg Queen

Celebrating a win in the BJP's prestigious Portrait of Britain award, the UK's largest photo exhibition, for a portrait of the brilliant actor Alice Krige.

The Doctor in the House

Forcing my teenage sci-fi fanboy self to breathe deeply, shooting none other than The Doctor for exciting immersive show Doctor Who: Time Fracture

How to build a Film Poster: Summerland campaign reopens UK Cinemas

‘These Four Walls’ AOP Exhibit

Call for subjects: ‘In a Green Shade’: The English & Nature.

On the BBC – The Photo That Made Me…

Talking Advertising Photography for Theatre

Joining the Kings Head Theatre #KHT Online Lunchtime Session to discuss how teamwork makes a great promo campaign.

My, my, my my, Corona: a lockdown photo journal

& Juliet poster wins big at WhatsonStage Awards

Celebrating a night when the new Max Martin West End hit won six awards, including one special to my heart: best graphic design.

BTS: Free Flow Fro: A Natural Hair Project shoot day

Going behind the scenes on a shoot day for 'Free Flow 'Fro: A Natural Hair Project,' a photo series celebrating natural hair in all its nuance and diversity and hoping to promote change in the acting industry through the power of positive representation.

BTS: shooting & Juliet

Going behind the scenes on the advertising photoshoot to create the poster for the exciting new Max Martin musical '& Juliet' starring Miriam-Teak Lee.

Going down the tubes…

Four advertising campaigns for theatre featuring my photography currently hitting the London underground and buses, with another up North to boot.

Spotlight on…well, me!

A rare moment out from behind the camera, talking life, work & the switch to Phase One digital medium format with Teamwork.

Sent to The Wall…

Hanging about shooting dramatic new press & poster imagery for ice climbing thriller Touching the Void, based on Joe Simpson's book and film, from Warhorse director Tom Morris, & Fiery Angel

Mindful Mum’s the word…

Seeking moments of mindful zen amid a gaggle of under 15s on a location shoot with comedian Olivia Lee and Decca Records...

Free Flow ‘Fro – Natural Hair Project Mini Exhibit

Sharing images from my Natural Hair Project; portraits that celebrate afro-textured hair in all its nuance and variety, a mini-exhibit as part of Make Space Open Studios 2019, 3rd-6th Oct.

Our Lady Who Art in Stratford East..

Enjoying a visitation from the Our Lady of Kibeho team, attempting to work miracles on a new poster for the Rwanda-set play exploring faith and doubt...

You used to be my Romeo.. cast portraits for & Juliet

Portraits of stunning cast of new Max Martin musical '& Juliet', opening in Manchester &coming to London soon, in beautiful costumes by designer Paloma Young.

It’s all a blur…

Using creative motion blur and gels to step inside the tortured mind of Sergei Rachmaninoff, for musical 'Preludes.'

Going all Mushy over a Moving Image

Running with the Pack – Wolf of Wall Street shoot

Natural Hair Portrait Project: Call for Subjects

Seeking subjects for a portrait project celebrating natural hair and black skin in all their nuance and variety, through capturing the diverse British community of contemporary Black and Mixed Race actors