Rosalind Nashashibi

Artist Rosalind Nashashibi photographed in her studio just before we all went into lockdown for UAE newspaper, The National.

https://bit.ly/2WBMHJo

Thanks to Charlotte Mayhew, who now lives in the UAE as a picture editor for the National, I have been asked to work on a few really interesting commissions. Its always great to nose around the places that people work and the quick conversation we had around the shoot was enlightening. Invariably we do the dance of ‘shall I just clean up/ please don’t touch a thing, it looks great’ but Rosalind was really welcoming. She is better known for her 16mm films, which won her a nomination for the Turner Prize, but she also paints, and this is what she was concentrating on when we met.

I do regret not seeking out more of the stories from artists, photographers and filmmakers when they were offered to me as a student. I was particularly blinkered and immature in that regard, because now I find this the greatest privilege in my work, as well as catching snippets of the interview in progress.

Picture Editor: Charlotte Mayhew

Interviewer: Melissa Gronlund

London Flatmates

Time Out London ran a feature on the various living arrangements in the city. I was asked to visit the participants and these are the results.

Picture Editor: Ben Rowe

James Acaster Live

Plosive Productions commissioned me to capture James Acaster’s sell-out concert at EartH in Hackney. The simplicity of the venue and the dynamism of his performance really compliment each other … hopefully I captured a little part of that.

Samsung KX and TimeOut

Samsung have opened up a space for events and product reviews in London’s Kings Cross area. Time Out London have worked in partnership to promote and run events for the space, yoga being one of them.

Westonbirt Arboretum

Commission for the excellent Bloom Magazine.

Editor: Zena Alkayat

Art Direction: Sarah Pyke

I was delighted to visit the National Arboretum in Westonbirt for an Autumn shoot last year. Its now on the shelves and here are a few more shots form a fantastic day exploring the Gloucestershire countryside. Many thanks to Forestry England for allowing me so much time and access.

Caractère

Caractère is a Kensington Restaurant run by Emily Roux (granddaughter of Albert, daughter of Michel Roux Jnr) and her husband Diego Ferrari, former head chef of Le Gavroche. I was commissioned by Time Out for the review of these stunning dishes.

Full review at https://bit.ly/2HrfkkW

Plosive Comedy in Dulwich

Plosive Productions Comedy Night in the MCT at Alleyn's School...

Maya Jama for the Guardian

Its always a particular pleasure when the Guardian commissions me, as I know how many Photographers they have, and the quality they can call upon on a daily basis. Maya Jama, the Television and Radio Presenter was a joy to shoot, with a wicked sense of humour and endless patience. Below is the article, written by Joanna Moorhead.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/16/maya-jama-what-made-my-dad-a-bad-man

Daniel Day Lewis

I am very sad to see DDL has retired - I photographed him twice, and both times he was utterly charming. There was a hint of mischief in his manner, a feeling he was both totally aware of the absurdity of 'the junket', yet equally happy watching the various dynamics between Journalists, Publicity Officers, Photographers, and Artist Management.

This was at odds with the view I have read several times today, that he was difficult or avoided interviews or publicity.

Like most people who excel at a chosen field, he probably is excelling in many more areas of his life we never see. I remember that Barry McGuigan was convinced he could have been a fighter after training him for The Boxer. Bit late for that Daniel, but let's hope he changes his mind on retirement.

Artist Stephen Wright in his House of Dreams

This shot was taken whilst documenting Stephen's House/ Museum in Dulwich a couple of years ago. It is an amazing collection of found objects and  re-fashioned dolls and toys created over the last two decades. Only open on a few days a month on average, perfect for lovers of Outsider Art. I found it incredibly moving hearing his stories of the objects and the driving force behind the project, it is a must see for anyone searching for those London secret gems we all harp on about endlessly.

http://www.stephenwrightartist.com/houseofdreams.php

Michelle Kennedy - Peanut app

Another portrait for BA Business Life Magazine. Michelle Kennedy is an entrepreneur who has developed an app called Peanut for Mums to find other Mums with similar interests. It uses the same principles as a dating app. Photographed in her shared space just off the Tottenham Court Road.

British Airways Business Life

From the March Issue of the in-flight magazine for British Airways. It was great getting a call from Art Director Henry Elphick and Picture Editor Carl Harrison to work on this magazine. Not only was it nice to reach so many readers with a well produced and fantastically designed magazine, it was amazing to spend even a short time with these people. Article compiled by Hannah Hudson.

All fresh and successful businesses in the East End of London. Particularly nice, along with Jose Neves of Farfetch, to share a few memories of our mutual friend Ian Webster.