Walking

It has been weird times has it not? If you cast your minds back to six-seven months ago, the idea of a lockdown seemed crazy! 2020 was meant to be THE best year ever…

We fast forward to June 2020 and we are in the midst of a lockdown (or coming out of one - depending on your stance!). I have been quite busy as of recent from a design arc, so have not spent as much time behind my Nikon lenses.

I have also been emotionally caught up in the news around Black Lives Matter; something which as a black man resonates really closely with me. Equality, not superiority on this front, is the goal. I ended up taking a very short break from socials as it has been a lot - especially when reading the negative comments in comments sections across social media…

This brings me to now - sat here on the dining table having returned from a serene walk to Stratford with my girlfriend having got behind my camera again. The walk allowed me to have a disconnect from the madness going on right now and restore my mind to one of calmness! Photo-editing helps, and is also one of my fave hobbies. That is what I sit doing now whilst writing this blog! I did not miss the chance of capturing some self-portraits in the process (that’ll be saved for my Insta)! If you know me well, then you will know the latter is not surprising!

I miss the normal, but at the same time, I am not uncomfortable with a new normal…in fact, I am trying to embrace it! Perhaps 2020 is the year of pivoting…

Thanks for reading, and do not forget… we are in this together!

R

African Artwork Evening

Late September, I was commissioned by the Britain-Nigeria Educational Trust to photograph at their artists’ auction and drinks evening; held at Desso in Farringdon. The evening was spectacular, with many beautiful pieces of art selling at the auction.

Below are some of the shots I caught in a slideshow!

A Summer Evening with Desso

I have enjoyed photographing several of Desso’s evening events over the last eighteen months or so, and their summer party back in August was no different. Discover some of the best shots below - with more available on request!

Feel through to slide through this collage of shots!

R

Plating Up with Best Of Hungary in Belgravia

One day late in August, I had the honour of being invited to do some photography in early September on a Monday evening for Best Of Hungary. Even more cool still was that this event was taking place at the Hungarian Embassy in Belgravia!

Best Of Hungary’s event was a dinner and an awards evening which paid homage to some of the best Hungarian cuisine on offer, with many scrumptious dishes being plated up on the night!

Below are some of my favourite shots captured on the day (02.09.19)

Best Of Hungary, Hungarian Embassy, London

Best Of Hungary, Hungarian Embassy, London

If you would like to see more shots, do not hesitate to get in touch :)

Blink And You Will Miss Me

Slow-shutter photography in Bishopsgate, City of London… I manage to leave my mark on this place ;)

Bishopsgate, London

Expect to see a few more shots like this very soon across all my feeds!

I'll Bring You Flowers

Desso’s magnificent Flower Arrangement workshop last week defined by the plethora of floral colours on show!

Desso, London

In Conversation

A candid moment from Desso’s Gin & Juice Evening, captured…

Desso, London

The evening was a great one filled with good people, good vibes, and most certainly great gins! I have a friend who has recently set up her own Gin business and I am sure she’ll have approved!

Notting Hill Mendrilla

Recently I had the honour of photographing friend and fashion stylist Reena Lakhani on the streets of Notting Hill - streets that are amongst some of my favourites ever! She’s photographed wearing a stunning bespoke hand-painted Mandali Mendrilla 2-piece!

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire

Mandali Mendrilla has been established since 1995, creating luxury fashion pieces which are very environmentally conscious - being PETA approved and vegetarian!

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire

I encourage you to follow her on her Instagram @mandalimendrilla and to explore the beautiful fashion for yourselves! You can also follow our model Reena Lakhani at @reenalakhani

Reena Lakhani in Mandali Mendrilla bespoke 2-piece attire, paired with ‘Labels Are Limitations’ AW18 hoodie

Thanks for reading :)