Marcus Peel
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Marcus Peel

PhotographerRichmond, United Kingdom
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Marcus Peel
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Marcus Peel

PhotographerRichmond, United Kingdom
About me
I’m a UK-based commercial and fine art photographer, specialising in architecture, interiors and environmental portraits. Architecture serves as my inspiration. It’s compatible with the way that I view the world and how I respond to it through the camera. I’m a perfectionist at heart which is fundamental to my photography; both in the observation of light and form, as well as composition. Derived from personal intrigue, I take a more investigative approach. I strive to go beyond the ordinary to photograph the extraordinary and enjoy creating a blur between the real and the surreal. I love abstraction. I’m a purist when it comes to the treatment of my photographs and how I represent each subject, always aiming to preserve authenticity. First introduced to photography at secondary school, I took the opportunity to explore through study, and soon discovered my interest in form, geometry, symmetry, and abstraction. Towards the end of my photography degree at The Surrey Institute of Art and Design, I began assisting two architectural photographers, an experience which confirmed my desire to pursue architectural photography. In 2000, I began my career as a professional photographer. Clients include advertising agencies, design companies, PR companies, artists, art galleries, architects, interior designers, property developers, hotel groups and iconic brands. My work has been seen in publications, including; Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveller, Elle Decoration, House & Garden, Frame, Icon, Interior Design, RIBA Journal, The Architects’ Journal, Vogue and Wallpaper*. I’ve also been interviewed about my work by photography and architecture magazines and online platforms. I’ve won numerous awards including Best in Category in the AOP Photography Awards, Gold in Px3 and Silver in the Graphis Photography Annual. I’ve held exhibitions at a variety of galleries including Anise Gallery, London, Espace Dupon, Paris and Splashlight Studios, New York. My work is held in corporate and private collections.
Projects
  • Coperni x USM Modular Furniture
    Coperni x USM Modular FurnitureDetails of Coperni’s first retail concept in partnership with USM Modular Furniture at Selfridges. I took an abstract approach by focusing on USM’s minimalist sensibility, with its signature silver tubes, complementing Coperni’s cutting-edge style. A big thank you to the wonderful team at Tomorrow for the commission.
  • A London penthouse
    A London penthouseI love working with natural light; it’s elegant and sympathetic to what it reveals. Daylight couldn’t have been more flattering for this exquisite London penthouse designed by the Parisian interior architect and designer, Stéphane Parmentier. It’s always such a joy to work with Stéphane, who is so passionate about his work.
  • Bigger Christmas Trees
    Bigger Christmas TreesIt’s so cold, I can hardly feel my trigger finger. The numbing pain disappears as quickly as it sets in, with the excitement of seeing David Hockney’s new work for Apple projected onto the chimneys of Battersea Power Station. The year could not have finished with a bigger bang thanks to Apple, who offered me this dream collaboration. I have had a soft spot for Battersea Power Station ever since I first photographed it back in 2009, so it felt very fitting to return to the iconic building to pho
  • R.I.O.T.
    R.I.O.T.I had the pleasure of photographing the group exhibition, R.I.O.T. Reclamation In Our Time, at Saatchi Gallery for the artist, STIK, who was one of the exhibitors and an integral support to the show. Sixteen international artists were invited for their skill sets, from fine artists to street artists; and tasked with transforming riot helmets into Peace Helmets. The exhibiting artists were: Stik (UK), Carrie Reichardt (UK), Ghalamdar (Iran), Busk (UK), Dr Zadok (UK), JF-Ink (France), Gnasher (U
  • Portrait of a Top Boy
    Portrait of a Top BoyIn the depths of the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House, lies a barrel-vaulted space, once a barge house linked directly to the River Thames, where the launch of Portrait of a Top Boy was held. Produced and designed by StudioDream, the launch was an immersive exhibition displaying portraits of the icons of Top Boy, created by 16 different artists and curated by Ronan Mckenzie, which served as an homage to the legacy of the British series.
  • PrettyLittleThing
    PrettyLittleThingNew shoot for StudioDream who designed the new headquarters for PrettyLittleThing in Manchester.
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Skills
  • Photography
  • Photoshop
  • Commercial Photography
  • Editorial Photography
  • Architectural Photography
  • Location Photography
  • Art Direction
  • Creative Direction
  • Art Photography
  • Advertising Photography
Education
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    B.A. Honours in PhotographyThe Surrey Institute of Art & Design
     - Farnham, United Kingdom
Awards
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    Fine Art Photography Awards 2021 / NominationFine Art Photography Awards
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    American Photography 37 / Chosen WinnerAI-AP | American Illustration - American Photography
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