Simon Urwin
Simon Urwin
I’m an award-winning travel & portrait photographer whose work has been recognised by the likes of Nikon, the Association of Photographers and Taylor Wessing.
I’ve always been fascinated by travel and have visited the four corners of the world in search of naturally beautiful, often hidden photographic stories which shine a different light on a country, and allow for a deeper understanding of its culture and traditions.
I’m passionate about immersing myself in the story, heading well off the beaten track and finding ways to connect on a deeper level with the subject. I’m fluent in Spanish, recently studied Japanese for a shoot in remote Shikoku and am now learning Arabic for some upcoming personal projects in the Middle East.
As a former TV executive and creative director at a digital agency, my production background means that I’m a natural problem solver, accustomed to managing complex, ambitious projects and delivering beautiful work, no matter how challenging the circumstances.
I’m a regular contributor to Lonely Planet Traveller and my writing and photographic stories have also been featured in publications such as Traveller magazine, Sidetracked magazine and The Guardian.