About me

I'm a commercial & editorial photographer based in South London. With over ten years of industry experience, i'm available for local or world wide commission. See more of my projects, commissioned work or latest photography on my website. In 2008 I graduated with a MA in Photojournalism at the University of Westminster. Since graduating, I divide my time between taking on commercial and editorial commissions while creating my own projects. In 2018, as part of an ongoing project which began in 2017, I photographed the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea for GB Park & Pipe and Team GB. See projects for more info. In 2015 in won the British Life Photography Awards for the street life photography In addition, in 2010 I established diesel books, an independent publisher focusing on art and photography projects. We welcome new ideas and project collaborations. More information can be seen here: https://www.dieselbooks.co.uk.

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• Looking for a freelance sports photo editor this July / August. Ideally London based. Message me via : https://www.sammellish.com/index

Projects

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  Radical Gains: The GB Park and Pipe Story bookI'm pleased to announce my new book titled Radical Gains: The GB Park and Park Story published by diesel books. Forget marginal gains: Radical Gains is the fascinating story of GB Park and Pipe. With more than 180 images from across the globe, and contributions from the best writers and photographers in the action sports industry, it charts the rise of Great Britain’s freeski and freestyle snowboarding team. From the early days of British skiing and snowboarding, to the celebratory events of Soc
• A Royal VisitI had the absolute privilege to photograph the Queen during her royal visit to children's charity, Coram in early December to open the brand new Queen Elizabeth II centre. It was wonderful to see so many adults and kids welcome such an inspirational woman. What a day! Coram is the UK’s oldest children charity set up in 1739 by the Thomas Coram to help vulnerable babies and young children. Such a career highlight - thank-you. More info here: https://www.coram.org.uk
• Xavier De Le Rue "Try It" backflip shot for SwatchSomething I recently shot for Swatch with legendary pro snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue. Watch Xavier learn how to back flip from MTB’s very own, Sam Pilgrim. Watch the full edit here: Swatch
• New Commercial Work For Lloyds Bank FoundationIt’s always a pleasure to work with small charities and help share their story. New in-store bank adverts and promotional mateiral photographed exclusively for Lloyds Bank Foundation this year. More information at https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk
• The Beautiful Game photography exhibitionI'm pleased to have launced my latest exhibtion, The Beautiful Game with Duncan Palmer. The Beautiful Game follows Dulwich Hamlet F.C. throughout the 2017 / 2018 season. A game of two halves, the project began at Champion Hill, which has been the South London team’s home ground since 1931. The season started brilliantly until the team were evicted from their home of 87 years by Meadow Residential, the American property developer who now own the land. Suddenly homeless, Dulwich were about to sac
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  Portrait PhotographyMost of my work involves photographing people, either here in the UK, or further afield. See more photos of people in great places via my website

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Work history

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Jan 2007London, United KingdomFreelance
I'm a commercial & editorial photographer based in South London. With over ten years of industry experience, i'm available for local commission or happy to travel for specific briefs.

Skills

• Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Editorial Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Photojournalism
• Adobe Lightroom
• Fashion Photography
• Documentary Photography
• Event Photography
• Analog Photography