Multi award-winning Photographer & Director; Advertising // Editorial // Portrait // Documentary
I create authentic, engaging imagery, that brings ideas to life through people, places and moments.
With a collaborative, human-centred approach that finds lightness and wonder in the everyday.

Awarded by - Winner of the Sony World Photography Awards, AOP Gold & Silver, 5 x Portrait of Britain.

Darish Fakhr, Lightness of Being, Hugh Fox, Brighton

Woman with glasses in an orange and red jacket standing in an art gallery, surrounded by pink paintings and artwork, with a small table holding several pink and black painted blocks.

Cover of the British Journal of Photography featuring a person lying on a sidewalk near the beach, surrounded by seagulls flying and standing in the daylight.

Two women standing close to each other and looking into each other's eyes against a textured brick wall with black and white circular artwork.

A man in traditional Ottoman attire, including a white robe, red sash, and fez, is using a virtual reality headset with a light on it in front of a classical painting.

A smiling woman with brown eyes and dark hair tied back, wearing a navy blue top or dress, gold earrings, a gold chain necklace with a coin pendant, and a nose piercing, looking slightly to her left.

Elderly woman with white curly hair sitting in a chair holding a red ball in her hand during a social event, with other elderly women sitting nearby.

Smiling woman in a yellow safety vest leaning against a wall at an airport, with other travelers in the background, and the London Underground sign visible.

A woman and a man near a tree and rocky terrain, looking up at swirling yellow ribbons hanging from the tree branches.

A person with curly dark hair, glasses, a dark coat, a maroon and yellow striped scarf, and athletic shoes, stands in a small arched opening in a brick wall, looking up and slightly to the left in what appears to be a historic or medieval setting.

Two men sitting together with one looking at the other, black background, white and pink text overlay promoting DJ's survival, and writing that says 'A Road Less Ordinary.'

A woman with short black hair, glasses, wearing a light-colored blazer, white blouse, blue patterned pants, and orange sneakers, standing outdoors on a brick ledge with lush green bushes and trees in the background.

A person with curly hair and glasses is taking a selfie with a colorful painting reflected in a mirror or makeup palette.

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and bangs holding a yellow bowl, standing against a pink background.

Close-up of a young boy with blond hair, holding his hand near his face, with one eye visible through his fingers, wearing a red shirt.

Two young men playing pool in a dimly lit lounge with wooden walls and framed pictures of baseball players.

An elderly man with gray hair and a beard looking distressed, holding his head and chin with his hands.

Cover of a magazine titled "POH: Portrait of Humanity" with a subtitle "British Journal of Photography". The cover features a portrait of an elderly woman with dark hair, smiling, sitting at a table in a cozy room with floral curtains and a window wi

A man with a beard and mustache wearing a patterned turban and sunglasses with dangling charms, dressed in dark clothing, against a plain background.

A purple door with paint peeling, shoes with floral pattern and boots hanging out of a small window in the door, outside a building with white and purple walls and a parking space with a lavender-colored figure painted on the ground.

A woman with a colorful headscarf and earrings is sitting with her eyes closed on a velvet green sofa. Behind her, there is a large painting of a young boy with a serious expression, and a large potted Monstera plant with lush green leaves. Smoke is

A woman with blonde hair and wearing a black leather jacket, expressing shock or surprise with her mouth open and eyes wide.

Two women, one adult and one child, standing on a large rocky outcrop outdoors on a cloudy day, exchanging or holding hands.

A black and white photograph of a woman with blonde hair sitting on an exercise ball covered with a white cloth, with her hand resting on the floor. She is wearing a dark long-sleeved top and a necklace, and is looking downward with a contemplative e

A woman with long gray hair wearing a blue T-shirt and striped long sleeves balancing a drinking straw horizontally in her mouth.

A person dressed in colorful clothing, wearing a large hat, standing on a chimney and pointing a stick or rod up towards the sky.

A woman with short red hair wearing a striped shirt and light blue jeans is stretching her arms upward while her shadow is cast on the wall behind her.

A woman with closed eyes and a slight smile, wearing a herringbone coat and hoop earrings, standing next to a red-framed window with steam or smoke around her face, against a light blue brick wall.

An elderly man with long gray hair and a beard, dressed in a brown checked suit and red high heels, stands outside a building, reading a newspaper with a surprised expression.

Person lying face down on sidewalk with legs up on wooden bench, in front of a brick wall.

Black and white photo of a young woman with short blonde hair, wearing a patterned blouse, standing against a wall with a shadow of leaves and branches, and text overlay that reads "AOP Association of Photographers" and "SILVER PORTRAIT."

A woman with long brown hair wearing a floral crown made of pink, purple, and white flowers, looking upwards outdoors during dusk.

An elderly woman with gray hair and glasses sitting on the floor next to her dog in a kitchen with green walls. There is a large birdcage on a wooden stand containing colorful birds and toys, and a window with a view of trees outside.

A person dressed in vintage style, wearing a blue shirt, suspenders, striped pants, sneakers, and a fake mustache, standing against a worn-out wall with text overlay reads 'British Journal of Photography established 1854'.

Two people are playing with wooden building blocks on a table, laughing and having fun.

Artwork showing a person climbing a wall with a vine and a tree, with a woman walking on the sidewalk below, carrying a yellow bag. There are logos for British Journal of Photography and P.O.T Portrait of Humanity on the wall.

A young man with dark hair, wearing a gray knitted turtleneck sweater, touching his head, looking directly at the camera against a plain light background.

A woman with brown hair in a low ponytail wearing a white blouse and black blazer, standing against a black and green background.

A woman dressed in historical costume, wearing a bonnet, gloves, and a ruffled dress, standing near a window with a long curtain. She appears to be preparing or adjusting the curtain while another person, also in period attire with a top hat and beig

A person with blonde hair, dyed red at the ends, is sitting in front of a washing machine in a laundry room. They are wearing a black and white patterned shirt and looking downward. Sunlight is casting shadows on their face and hair.

Person standing barefoot in front of a wire gate with signs, mountains in the distance, and a blanket draped over the person's shoulders.

Close-up of a person's hands resting on their knees, showing gold painted nails and multiple rings, with a black long-sleeve shirt. The person is sitting on the ground with a textured surface beneath.

A young boy with brown hair smiling and holding a glass of beer sitting at a table, while an adult's hand reaches for another glass of beer. Behind him, two adults walk by on the street outside a restaurant with a red window frame.

Two young people, a man and a woman, in a forested rocky area, holding colorful sticks, with the woman climbing and the man walking down the trail.

A woman balancing on a wooden box on a sidewalk next to a white wall with graffiti, with her arms outstretched for balance.

Two scientists working with scientific equipment and wires in a laboratory.

A man wearing a black beanie and dark jacket sitting at a cluttered workbench in a workshop, looking at a smartphone. The workshop has tools hanging on the wall, a green oxygen tank, and various equipment and supplies.

A theater stage with a spotlight on a person standing in the center, red velvet curtains with gold trim, and empty red seats in the foreground.

Cover of a magazine titled 'GOLD FASHION & BEAUTY' featuring a woman in a black dress and hat outdoors among greenery.

A woman in a teal dress using her phone to take a picture inside an art gallery, with a large classical mural painting in the background and a man in a coat and hat walking past.

Portrait of a man dressed as a Catholic priest, wearing a black cassock and a graduation cap, standing inside a church with religious artwork and a candelabrum in the background.

A person swimming underwater, with arms outstretched and head submerged.

A man with white hair and glasses sits in a high-back chair in a balcony, reading a newspaper titled 'MindGames' that he holds up with one hand, with the ceiling and balcony railing visible above him.

An older man with gray hair wearing a bright blue shirt and gray shorts stands on a sidewalk, cast in sunlight and shadow. He is facing away from the camera. Behind him, a woman is sitting on a sidewalk corner, wearing a green shirt, holding a bottle

Person standing on a red platform behind a large cluster of colorful shiny balloons, with only their legs and arms visible, outdoors with a dark fence and sky in the background.

A woman artist standing in her studio surrounded by colorful abstract paintings, one behind her with geometric shapes, and another to her right with 3D layered shapes and bright colors.

A person climbing a tall ladder outside a building, painting or working on the wall, with shadows cast by the ladder and the person on the wall.

A person lying on a padded bench in a large, historic-style room, taking a selfie with a smartphone, with a hat and backpack nearby.

Two women are standing and smiling at each other in a kitchen or restaurant setting, with a large, round industrial timer in the background.

Cover of a magazine titled "Portrait of Britain" featuring a young girl sitting on a bed with her eyes closed and hands in a meditative position, in a warmly lit room with patterned wallpaper and a wooden nightstand.

Close-up of a vintage magazine advertisement featuring a woman's face with makeup and a pair of black-rimmed glasses.

A framed black and white picture of a man's face, with a crumpled piece of paper partially covering it, resting on a wooden surface against a white wall.

A man with gray hair and a beard wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, smiling while holding a Nobel Prize medal in an open case.

A person walking on a sandy beach in winter clothing, including a puffy jacket with a hood, yellow pants with black star patterns, and white sneakers, with the ocean in the background.

Collage of images with a label indicating a photography award. Top left: man playing pool in a dark room. Second row, middle: person with hat walking through a lush, green garden. Top right: child waving from inside a vehicle with a countryside view

A woman standing next to a dog on a barrel, inside a cluttered room with papers scattered on the floor, near a doorway with curtains.

Woman standing in a grassy field wearing a VR headset, with a blue sky in the background and text overlay about an event deadline and edition release.

A person dressed in black, standing outdoors among greenery, with large black skirt, wearing a large black head covering, barefoot, in a natural environment with trees and grass.

A young woman sitting in a vintage armchair, gazing out a window with sunlight illuminating her face.

Man in a checkered barber cape sitting in a vintage barber chair, looking at his reflection in a mirror, in a barber shop.

Four different artwork installations at a museum or gallery. The top left features a large spherical art piece in a grand hall. The top right shows a textured, abstract sculpture with four visitors viewing it. The bottom left depicts two people obser

A woman on a balcony wearing a virtual reality headset inside a theater with purple curtains and warm lighting.

An older man with gray hair and beard wearing sunglasses, beige shirt, and gray T-shirt, talking on a cell phone outdoors in front of a dark wooden fence.

A man dressed in traditional Northeastern Italian folk attire, dancing in front of a large classical-style mural depicting mythological figures and the U.S. Capitol building.

A woman with long hair in a white sports bra and white pants balancing three floating white balls against a light blue background.

Young man smiling, wearing a red athletic shirt, carrying a black backpack, holding a water bottle, outdoors during daytime.

A woman with shoulder-length black hair and a calm expression, wearing a green jacket over a blue turtleneck, standing against a plain gray background.

A woman sitting alone at a bus stop on the side of a road, wearing a dress and a virtual reality headset, with grass and a cloudy sky in the background.

An elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a pink sweater and pearl necklace, sitting on a couch.

A man dressed in traditional South Asian clothing, sitting on a prayer rug inside a marked no parking zone, appears to be meditating or praying with closed eyes, in a corner next to a wall.

Orange traffic cone with red and white striped barrier tape blocking the front steps of a house with a light blue door.

Person in traditional dress lying horizontal in the clear blue sky.

Five people standing on a balcony with a black dog, engaged in conversation, in an urban setting with concrete walls and metal stairs.

A shirtless elderly man with a long gray beard and curly hair, wearing a band of tomatoes on his head, sitting on a chair with a yellow plastic sheet. He has a stethoscope around his neck, holding a bottle of ketchup in one hand, and a wooden spatula

An elderly man with a white beard in a brown jacket, wearing a hat, sitting inside near a window, holding a small, fluffy dog. There is a cup of coffee and a small vase with green plants on the table. The man appears to be looking outside.

A man with gray hair and beard wearing glasses, a red hoodie with white lettering, carrying a black strap, holding food wrapped in paper, standing on a staircase.

A person dressed in elaborate black clothing with textured fabric, standing on a platform against a dark backdrop, with a head covering and dramatic makeup, in black and white.

A man with dark, slightly curly hair sitting in a hair salon with hair clips in his hair, wearing a checkered salon cape.

A woman wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers playing on a sidewalk against a concrete wall, with shadows cast on the ground.

A person dressed in vintage clothing, including a top hat and tan coat, walking through a lush, green garden or park with tall plants and trees.

A landscape with dark trees in the foreground, green hills in the distance, and a large fluffy cloud in a cloudy sky.

Two people riding a horse on a foggy day, with the landscape barely visible in the background.

A woman with long hair wearing a brown jumpsuit and white sneakers supporting a hula hoop with both hands outdoors near a white cliff, with cloudy sky in the background.

Close-up of a crumpled 20-dollar bill showing Benjamin Franklin's face.

A man with glasses and a beard looking through a foggy or wet glass window, touching the glass with his hand.

A person walking indoors, casting a long shadow on a tiled floor with a yellow wall and blue ceiling above.

Child with blonde hair reaching toward a window showing rolling green fields and a cloudy sky.

A woman with long hair dressed in a white sports bra and loose white pants, standing on grass and spinning a ribbon stick outdoors during daytime.

A woman with curly gray hair wearing green-tinted glasses and a green patterned outfit, standing in front of a mirror that reflects her pose and outfit.

An elderly man with a long white beard, dressed in vintage clothing, stands on outdoor steps holding an umbrella and a newspaper, with a city residential background.

A person with long dark hair, wearing a black cap with rhinestones and chains, a sequined top, and a long black glove on one arm, standing against a gray background.

Man wearing a patterned headscarf, sunglasses, a white shirt, an orange jacket, and yellow plaid pants, jumping in the air at the beach with a pier and blue sky in the background.

A man dressed in traditional South Asian attire, wearing a turban and a cream-colored kurta, is walking barefoot on a garden patio while carrying a lounge chair with a metal frame.

A person walking across a street, holding a red balloon, viewed from above.

A woman wearing a decorative headwrap, large earrings, and a sparkly choker necklace, with her hair styled in loose waves and a strapless top.

A woman with dark hair, wearing a satin dress and decorative jewelry, is lying on a colorful bedsheet with lipstick marks and lipstick images.

A young African American man with black curly hair and earrings, wearing a navy blue t-shirt, standing against a plain light gray background.

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes sitting at a desk with a laptop, a notebook, and a telephone in an office with large windows and vertical blinds.

A person on horseback at a stable, wearing a green helmet, pink and white sweatshirt, black gloves, and sunglasses, looking at their phone, with a building wall behind them.

Black and white photo of a young man with short curly hair wearing a zip-up jacket with a hood, looking slightly upward against a cloudy sky.

People on a beach with a red flag, some children playing in the shallow water, and others walking along the shoreline, with sand dunes in the foreground and cloudy sky overhead.

A man standing on a sidewalk next to a large graffiti-covered utility box, reading a book or notebook, with a plain off-white wall behind him and a shadow cast on the wall.

Man in traditional attire balancing on a rug on a hedge, with a clear blue sky in the background.

A woman with black hair sitting alone at a window-side table in a cozy cafe, with sunlight illuminating the scene and a small vase with yellow flowers on the table.

Two people sitting on a wooden bench in a grand, historic building reading guides or pamphlets. The interior features large windows with sheer curtains, decorative wall panels with gold accents, and a tiled floor.

A young person with short, curly brown hair, wearing a gray turtleneck sweater, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, outdoors with blurred green foliage in the background.

Woman walking on an empty sandy beach carrying a bag, with a lighthouse, harbor, and ships in the background under a cloudy sky.

An elderly man standing on an elevated surface, holding a cane in one hand and wearing sunglasses, a cap, a black jacket, and a black T-shirt with the words 'King Cnut' printed on it. The sky with scattered clouds is visible in the background.

Two men standing in the water at the beach, one is using a smartphone and the other is standing with his hands by his sides, both dressed in swimwear.

A woman in a beige coat, patterned skirt, and beige boots standing on a city sidewalk, looking at her phone, with a white bag hanging from her arm. Behind her are buildings, street signs, and a street name sign that reads 'Canvey Street'.

An elderly man playing snooker, leaning over a green snooker table, aiming to hit the ball with a cue stick in a dimly lit room with dark blue walls and ranking boards on the wall.

A young girl with blonde hair wearing a green cloak, colorful shorts, and sneakers climbing a rocky and gravely surface with exposed tree roots around her.

A person walking on a city sidewalk near a crosswalk and traffic lights on a sunny day.

A person pushing a metallic phone booth on the sidewalk in front of a white building with signs for Brighton Homes and lettings. A red mail post with graffiti art is also present. A bus is partially visible on the left side of the image.

An older shirtless man with gray hair walking along a seaside promenade, holding a black shirt in his right hand, with white cliffs and the ocean in the background.

Top-down view of six people walking on a light-colored floor, casting long shadows.

A man walking on a plain, light-colored floor, creating a shadow.

A young woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a black top with a red tank top underneath, and a nose piercing, poses against a golden backdrop.

A young girl with blonde hair standing at a desk, illuminated by a focused light, with a laptop, a speaker, and a mouse pad on the desk.

Portrait of a woman with medium-length curly brown hair, wearing a black top, standing against a dark background.

Sunset behind a row of houses with visible rooftops and chimneys, power lines overhead, and cars parked in the foreground.

A large, leafless tree with twisted branches stands tall among green bushes and other trees against a clear blue sky.

Gray cat lying on a green velvet couch, yawning with mouth open.

A small tree covered in blue netting and leaves is in an outdoor grassy area with dark trees in the background.

An older man with a beard and mustache wearing a black hat and coat, holding a glass of wine to his mouth, gazing to the side.

Black and white photo of a close-up of a horse's head, with eyes closed and a few flies on its face, lying on grass.

An elderly man dressed in a brown brick-patterned suit, wearing sunglasses and a straw hat, walks two dogs on leashes outside near a white wall with windows and string lights.

Person wearing casual clothing and a white mask, holding their hands above their eyes as if shielding from light, standing against a plain light background.

Close-up black and white photograph of a young person with glasses, freckles, and slightly parted lips.

A flat lay of a colorful, patterned table with a Canon EOS camera, a magazine, various pens and markers, a small ceramic bowl with a lid, a cup with lemon slices, a green marble, and some decorative items, on a bright yellow and green leaf-patterned

Sign explaining the history of The Milk Shed, a dairy that supplied milk to King George IV at the Royal Pavilion, with a graphic of milk bottles forming a mountain shape at the top, and a person's hand holding a glass of milk in the foreground.

A man with curly hair and tattoos working with a machine in a lab setting.

A man sitting in a chair, reading a magazine, in a living room with beige curtains, a side table with a lamp, a colorful pouf, and a red and brown rug.

A man in beige and white clothing wearing a hat appears to be floating or jumping in mid-air above the water against a cloudy sky background.

Group of five people walking on the beach with a small dog, with the ocean in the background and a partly cloudy sky.

Child pressing face against glass with wet hair, wearing a red dress with black and white details.

A bright orange flowering bush illuminated at night in a garden with a gravel path and a wooden fence in the background.

A shirtless man wearing black shorts, white Nike socks, and a wide-brimmed tan hat relaxes on a red outdoor mat in sunlight, lying on a concrete patio with grooming accessories and a stuffed animal nearby.

View through a window with red checkered curtains shows a wooded forest with trees and greenery outside.

A person with a cloth covering their head and face, dressed in white, standing amidst large flames or fire, with dark smoke and a dark night sky background.

A person wearing a brown hat, beige vest, and blue checkered shirt walking down stairs with a blue bag in hand, near a gray tiled wall and stainless steel railings.

A woman walking along a dirt path through a golden wheat field on a cloudy day.

Person lying down on a towel with arms outstretched on a beach, wearing sunglasses, a sleeveless top, and shorts, with water and sparkles around.

A silhouette of a young girl walking on a hill by the seaside during sunset, with grasses in the foreground and clouds in the sky.

An elderly woman walking on a sidewalk using a cane, dressed in a red jacket and dark pants, next to a large green trash bin and shrubbery, during daylight.

A man wearing a traditional Islamic hat with Arabic script, sunglasses, and a striped jacket is blowing a kiss while holding a small prayer rug, against a dark background.

A shirtless young man with dark hair looking at his reflection in a mirror, touching his hair, in a dimly lit room.

A shirtless young man with dark hair looking down at a smartphone against a dark background.

A young man is standing in a dimly lit billiards hall, holding a pool cue, preparing for a shot.

A silhouette of a man standing on a beach with pebbles, taking a photo with his phone, with seagulls and the ocean in the background during sunset.

Person standing on a pier with arms extended, facing waves crashing against the railing, against a partly cloudy sky.

A man dressed in colorful clothing, including a purple shirt, beige pants, and a patterned hat, is running while holding a leash attached to a brown and white dog on a bridge with a green railing against a blue sky background.

A man in a floral suit and red turban is striking a comedic pose on a crosswalk in front of a white building with two windows and street lamps.

A person standing on a city sidewalk holding a red balloon, with a bicycle lane and a parked car visible nearby.

Screenshot of an online skincare product website called Balmonds, formerly Purepotions. The webpage promotes natural moisturizers for dry and itchy skin, featuring images of skincare products, a testimonial quote about skin improvement, and navigatio

A woman wearing a pink dress and black heels sits on the floor, with her head and arms through a red chair placed upside down, looking through a hole in the chair's backrest. There is a keyboard on the chair in front of her, and a power cord with a p

An elderly man with a beard eating a snack while lying on a cream-colored couch, covered in white paint or plaster, with a white wall behind him.

A woman in a white dress standing on a platform, surrounded by falling and broken glass panels against a white background.

A person with blonde hair wearing a dark leopard print jacket and patterned pants, standing against a plain dark background.

An elderly man with a white beard and glasses, wearing a checkered shirt, standing outdoors in front of a wooden structure.

A woman with curly hair and glasses wearing a plaid shirt against a dark brown background.

A woman with shoulder-length red hair sitting at a cluttered desk in front of a window in a room with white walls.

A man with a beard holding a young boy in a city alleyway at night, both looking at the camera.

A young girl with wavy hair stands near a body of water during sunset, looking at her hands.

A man in swim trunks stands barefoot on a beach near a parked beige car, looking out at the water during sunset.

Black-and-white photo of a bearded man with short hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with "BELLA UNION" printed on it, standing against a textured, lightly stained wall.

An elderly man with long gray hair and a beard sits on a brick wall, holding a black umbrella and a black hat, with a red metal fence and yellow and blue recycling bins behind him.

An elderly woman with white hair, wearing a colorful vest, is pouring tea into a cup on a table in a living room. The room features a floral upholstered sofa, a side table with a lamp, paintings on the wall, and a decorative tapestry. A few cups and

Two men are in a lush garden with large green plants and bushes. One man is reading a sign, and the other is looking at his phone. There is a bench nearby, and a building with large windows is in the background.