Photography has been a lifelong passion, sparked during my childhood by the pages of i-D magazine, which introduced me to the power of seeing the world through a creative lens.
I specialise in portrait, lifestyle, and documentary photography, blending artistic depth with brand-focused storytelling. My work is driven by a commitment to creativity and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring my images both visually striking and meaningful.
I hold a Master’s in Fine Art from Brighton University, where I honed my craft through extensive work with photography, moving image, sound and sculpture. This multidisciplinary approach has enriched my perspective, shaping my practice as a commercial and fine art photographer.
In 2022, I achieved major recognition by winning the Professional Portfolio Category in the Sony World Photography Awards Additionally I have been a selected winner of Portrait of Britain for the last four consecutive years and twice Portrait of Humanity.
I take great pride in my commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of productions. Environmental mindfulness is a core value for me, and I’m always happy to discuss how we can contribute to making a positive difference on every project.
Proudly represented by House of Juba
Clients include; Meta, Accenture, Lloyds, Which?, Deutsche Bank, Marriott, M+F Health, WIRE, Verri Media, National Trust, National Lottery, TFL, HCA Healthcare, B&Q and The Old Royal Naval College.
You can read my interview with Victoria Cagol (Loup Magazine), discussing my 'Lightness of Being' series with Darvish Fakhr Here
A short Q&A with Nina Fisher about my practice Here
And my interview with Ninu Nina Here
Beyond my photography work, I am also co-founder of Pinkie Films, collaborating with writer/director Ross Jameson, serving as Director of Photography (DOP). We produce a diverse range of visually stunning content, including brand films, social content and short films.
My work has been exhibited in a number of places; including, Somerset House, Sony Imaging Gallery, Tokyo, Japan, Fotofestival Lenzburg 2022, Lenzburg, Switzerland, Fondazione Stelline, Milan, Italy, Busan International Photo Festival, Seoul, South Korea, artexarte, Buenos Aires, Argentina, MOPA, San Diego, US, Willy-Brandt-Haus, Berlin, The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, Format Festival, Derby, Brighton Photo Fringe, Async Art, OpenSea, The Foundry Gallery and The Phoenix Art Space. My work has also featured in number of publications: including, The Independent, The Guardian, Wire magazine, DJ, Carlson, Loupe, Marie Claire and Bazaar.
ABOUT
“Hugh possesses a unique talent for unearthing
the subtle nuances and idiosyncrasies of people, places or situations that often go unnoticed. A skill that consistently adds depth and intrigue to his work.”
Matt Hanson
Accredited member of the Association of Photographers