Michael Quelch | Photo

Portraits have always been at the centre of my work.

 

Over the course of my career I've photographed world leaders, billionaires, working people, and those without a place to call home. While the subjects have changed, my approach has remained the same, to make photographs that feel honest, human and considered.

My career has spanned both portraiture and photojournalism, and the two continue to shape one another. The instinct to observe, adapt and respond honed through years of editorial assignments sits alongside a love of crafted portraiture. 

 

Whether working on commission or pursuing personal projects, I'm interested in photographs that reveal something genuine rather than simply documenting how someone looks.

Many of my commissioned portraits ask for a balance between artistry and truth. Creating images that are visually distinctive while remaining faithful to the person in front of the camera is the part of photography I find most rewarding.

 

I work with publications, organisations and individuals to create portraits that are thoughtful, authentic and lasting.

Some of my clients include: