Driven by an enthusiasm for storytelling and connecting with people, my work explores the everyday human and their lives. My portraiture and documentary work best exemplify my love of people, where the mutual trust between photographer and subject is visible. It's essential for me to either research the subject or spend time getting to know them. This interaction results in me making pictures that capture stories and the shared experiences that make us human.
In addition to my practice, I lecture, critique and provide workshops.
Selected clients: Adidas, Canon, Crack Magazine, Getty Images, Google, Lululemon, M&C Saatchi, MAMA Festivals, Phantom, Printworks, Red Bull Music UK, The Sunday Times
Drop a line if you want to connect or a commission that we can work on!
Instagram: @franxisaugusto
www.francisaugusto.co.uk
hello@francisaugusto.co.uk
Commercial enquiries:
Sam Summerskill | sam@ba-reps.com
+44 (0) 7917 430 397
Projects
- New work for Footlocker EUMy brother Kingsley Nebechi was commissioned by Nike and Footlocker EU to create chair designs and a mural for the re-opening of the Brixton store. We’ve been wanting to work together for a lil while now. Shout out to Karlie for making it happen - it was great to have seen Kingsley in action. Go check it out now at the Brixton Footlocker store and see it in person! Lab: @modernelab
- Gaia's Garden buildNew & fulfilling work for @playniceldn, for the lunch of Gaia's Garden :) "Built by and for the community, Gaia’s garden is here to empower people that step foot into it, by offering a range of free workshops pushing climate change and socio-politically engaged performances for people to be a part of and learn from."
- FurōFurō was inspired by colourful bold fashion imagery & the charm of movement. This series is in collaboration with stylist Ania Egan. I hadn't done anything remotely close to this, so a big thank you to all involved. The desired result was a collection of images that are colourful, warm and maybe a little feel refreshing. For more photos - https://www.francisaugusto.co.uk/furo - Photographer: Francis Augusto / @franxisaugusto Stylist: Ania Egan / @aniaegan Light assist: Oran Eggerton / @oranegg
- Axel Kacoutié, in Brockwell ParkPortrait from a set of photos commissioned by multi-award-winning audio artist and poet Axel Kacoutié. One of the big hitters, his work is described as "surprising, original and fresh". Among other successes Axel is also the sound designer for The Guardian daily news podcast, #todayinfocus This was one of those moments where you automatically just connect with someone. We found ourselves conversing about our experiences as black artists, the importance of craft and of course a lil chat about f
- WHERE THE HEART IS - Personal seriesFor the full series - https://www.francisaugusto.co.uk/wthiseries ‘Where the Heart Is’ continues my exploration of our relationship with the concept of ‘home’. The pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns have taken a toll on us and have impacted our intimate relationships. This series looks to encourage self-reflection for ourselves and how we feel about our homes, as it has become more than merely a place we rest in. The series consists of 18 portraits taken during two nationwide lockdowns, add
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Projects credited in
- This Black History Month 2020, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a long way to go when it comes to conquering the lack of diversity in all industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. True diversity at every level is the key to innovation and success, so we celebrate and promote Black talent throughout the year, including via our list of brilliant Black leaders. This is definitely not an exhaustive list, so we’re always looking to unearth more incredible rising stars to feature and promote, to h146
- DigifyBranding Project Digify is a training programme, partnering with brands to address the lack of diversity within the digital and creative industry. Digify is about identifying the absent ingredient in a brand's or industry's talent pool - and then bringing that missing piece into play. The new identity is driven by the desire to 'make the missing piece visible and valuable'. Deliberately giving it an elegant yet youthful design, so it feels aspirational to clients and candidates alike. It also
- Festival MarketingI am a senior photographer at Fanatic and we are responsible for the best quality festival and event marketing photography. Including clients such as Parklife, Festival No.6, Snowbombing, Field Day, Lovebox, Wilderness, Snowbombing Canada, Lost Village, Citadel, Printworks, Standon Calling, We Are Fstvl, Apple Music, Big Feastival and many many more. All images below are my own.
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Work history
Commissioned PhotographerTwitter
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Commissioned PhotographerGoogle
- London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Photography
- Photo Retouching
- Colour Grade
- Post Producing
- Creative Direciton
Education
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SociologyUniversity of Roehampton London
- London, United Kingdom