Photography has been a lifelong passion of mine. Ignited as a kid by the pages of iD magazine, which opened my eyes to seeing the world through a creative lens.
Represented by House of Juba
Specialising in Portrait, lifestyle and documentary photography that blends artistic depth with brand-focused storytelling. My work spans fashion, editorial, and campaigns, known for its painterly, playful and narrative driven style. Collaborating closely with clients to capture their vision, to deliver visually compelling images that stand out. With a strong emphasis on creativity and attention to detail, my photography elevates brands and creates lasting impact across diverse industries.
I hold a Masters in Fine Art from Brighton University. During this period, I worked extensively with photography, moving image, sound, and sculpture, enriching and informing my practice as a fine art commercial photographer.
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 enthusiastic about discussing how I can contribute to making a positive difference on every project.
In 2022, I achieved major recognition by winning the Professional Portfolio Category in the Sony World Photography Awards And additionally Portrait of Britain for three consecutive years and twice Portrait of Humanity.
You can read my interview with Victoria Cagol, discussing my 'Lightness of Being' series with Darvish Fakhr Here Or 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.
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.
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