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About

I'm a London-based photographer and director working across branded content, commercial photography and narrative film.

 

Alongside commercial commissions, I write and direct narrative films. My debut short film, Poppy, received multiple awards and I've since continued developing original short films alongside my commercial practice.

As an extension of my personal philosophy, I seek out collaborations with brands and organisations committed to advancing gender equality, championing women's voices and supporting meaningful representation both within the creative industries and beyond.

Selected clients include Red Bull Media House, Puma, Channel 4, Dropbox, Universal Music Group, Superdry, Old Mout, British Library, Glenmorangie, Glassworks London, Hunger Magazine, The Guardian, Native Instruments, Financial Times, Der Spiegel, ZEIT Online, Focus Online, Blackstar, Huffington Post

SELECTED AWARDS

  • Winner: Portrait of Humanity, British Journal of

    Photography, 2021

  • Guardian Student Media Award (Photography), 2014

  • Me.You.Us. (2021) — Director

    • Winner: Best Short Documentary, Sienna Photo Awards

  • I am Light (2023) — Director/Cinematographer

    • Winner: Canadian Cinematography Awards

    • Official Selection: 8 & Halfilm Awards

  • Poppy (2026) — Writer/Director

    • Winner: Brighton Rocks Film Festival

    • Official Selection: Worcester Film Festival

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