political photography

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet – Portrait Sitting

January 13, 2022 in Britannia, Political Portraiture

Ugbana Oyet serves as the Serjeant at Arms of the House of Commons, a role steeped in centuries of parliamentary history. The office dates back to 1415, when the Serjeant was responsible for enforcing the orders of the House—including making arrests. Today, the role is defined by both authority and tradition, with ceremonial duties such as carrying the mace in the Speaker’s Procession and during the State Opening of Parliament.

Simon Hart MP – Portrait Sitting

May 10, 2021 in Political Portraiture

Simon Hart MP is a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Wales since 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he was first elected to Parliament in the 2010 general election.

Gavin Williamson CBE MP — Portrait Sitting

December 10, 2019 in Political Portraiture

Gavin Williamson CBE MP is a prominent British Conservative politician, first elected as the Member of Parliament for South Staffordshire in 2010. At the time of this sitting, he was serving as Secretary of State for Education and required a contemporary set of portraits that reflected an approachable, professional, and forward-looking image ahead of the General Election.

Tony Blair — Portrait Sitting

April 10, 2019 in Prime Minister, Political Portraiture, Northerners, World Leaders

Inviting former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair to sit for a portrait in London was a remarkable opportunity. Serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007, he was the third former leader I have photographed—an exciting and significant moment in my ongoing work documenting contemporary political history.