British Muslim Trail for Aramco World Magazine

14th January, 2021

Just published is a commission I undertook for Aramco World Magazine in October 2020. It was a surprise to discover that there is a Muslim Heritage Trail and that it lives in Woking, Surrey. Infact, the small but very beautiful Shah Jahan Mosque (the first purpose built mosque in the UK) is the beginning of the trail that ends at the Muhammadan Cemetery (the largest cemetery in the UK) via a Peace Garden that sits within a woodland area. I met and photographed Sadiya Ahmed who is founder of Everyday Muslim Heritage and writer Tharik Hussain who researched and developed the idea of a trail.

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Photography is more than a job for me, and my passion for the craft is as vibrant now as it was when I started this journey 25 years ago. Whether it is a single image or a series, my aim is to tell a story.

I am known, and commissioned, for my ability to shoot portraits, landscapes, travel and automotive. I have photographed business leaders, environmentalists, rock stars, actors, authors, sportsmen and women, Hells Angels and politicians all around the world.

Before a shoot, I do as much research as I can and seek to make the experience collaborative. I always prepare and go with a plan, but I also remain ready to respond to whatever happens on the day. Key to my approach is connecting with the subject, art department or client on the day.

I have travelled to nearly 70 countries for clients ranging from Jaguar, Volvo, Polestar, Land Rover, De Beers, Ocado and British Airways. My work has been published in Campaign, Shortlist, The Guardian, BA High Life, New York Times, Management Today, The Telegraph, One Life and the London Olympics Official Programme, to name a few. I also have had two photographic books published. Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and Rockin’ (The Rockabilly Scene). I have had my work exhibited in galleries in the UK, North America and Europe.

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