Mo Gawdat
The former chief business officer for Google X - one of the most prominent voices in the AI space and just an all-around wonderful human. Mo has been through some extremely challenging personal experiences but has made happiness his life's work. He has dived deep into the subject, conversing with wise minds on his podcast Slo Mo and created a thought-provoking course with BBC Maestro titled 'Happiness'.
Chantal Lyons / Groundbreakers
Chantal Lyons, the author of the book 'Groundbreakers,' which explores the resurgence of Britain's Wild Boar populations, 700 years after their human led demise. The book was released yesterday and is a fascinating read. If you are familiar with wild Boars, you'll notice something awry in image number 1, and it's not Chantal... the wonders of Photoshop! In image 3, you can observe a Boar's wallow in the beautiful Forest of Dean and a tree that the muddy, wet boars like to rub themselves all over.
Jesse Armstrong | Golden Globes
Congratulations to Mr Jesse Armstrong for winning the Golden Globe for Best TV Drama with the brilliant 'Succession.'
Port Talbot Steel Works
Last week's announcement by Tata Steel to close the two blast furnaces at the Port Talbot steelworks will be a devastating blow to the community. The impending loss of nearly 3000 jobs and the ripple effect in the area is incomprehensible.
I've visited the imposing furnaces at the steelworks several times. It is unlike any place I've ever photographed—pure fire and brimstone, almost otherworldly. I hope to have the opportunity to return before it becomes a remnant from another time.
Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett, photographed last month in our great capital. Watching Steven's formidable output on platforms like YouTube is pretty dizzying; his work rate appears to transcend the capabilities of us ordinary individuals. I'm a huge fan of his "Diary of a CEO" podcast. Steven seems to have a knack for thought-provoking questions, setting his show apart from similar podcasts. It feels genuine and relatable. His podcast, along with Lex Friedman's, stands out as two of the best in that category. I highly recommend them.
Brian Cox
My photographs of the talented actor Brian Cox, known for his role most recently in the widely embraced TV show Succession, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I can't think of another tv show I have been as captivated by, it made me laugh and cry, especially that gripping final season... quite the rollercoaster. Brian's portrayal of Logan Roy, and the last vestiges of the terrify
Andy Taylor | Duran Duran
A couple of portraits with Duran Duran co-founder and guitarist Andy Taylor.
Victorian Bee Keeping
had a delightful day with Duncan, the beekeeper, documenting his work up at Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire. I've photographed beekeepers many times now and when confronted with the sound of thousands of bees buzzing I'm always conscious of having to override the evolutionary instinct to exit the area quickly. I'm sure there's a primal drive to not be around that sound, a bit like catching sight of spiders in the corner of your eye. Something quicker than thought takes over.
Location | Brodsworth Hall
Doreen Lawrence
My portraits of Baroness Doreen Lawrence, photographed to accompany her course on the topic of resilience with the lovely team over at BBC Maestro.
Kate Humble | NetWealth
The always delightful Kate Humble photographed for NetWealth and Bridge Studios a few months back. On a previous shoot with Kate at her very beautiful home in the Wye Valley, she very kindly sent me home with a box of home grown vegetables.