Mark Lascelles Thornton in Blackpool / June 14, 2013 by John Hooper

This is my friend Mark Lascelles Thornton who is nearing the end of what can only be described as drawing sadism. For the last two years Mark has been working on “The Happiness Machine” an 8 panel pen and ink on paper drawing 8ft x 5ft depicting a city scape combining the tallest buildings from around the world. See Marks site here for the details of the amazing drawing.

Richard Hawley, Sharons Cafe, Castle Market, Sheffield / May 19, 2013 by John Hooper

This first image is from a shoot I did with Richard Hawley; some time ago for the Guardian Guide. I didn’t pay much attention to it at the time because I was looking for a different thing for the final images but looking back today I really like this image. The focus is on his hand and there is a lot going on but its this which make the image interesting to me now. The image below is from later on in the day after a tour of the Henderson’s Relish factory. Other shots from this shoot here.

Chic Freak / April 3, 2013 by John Hooper

A while back my friend Fiona Hermansson asked me to come and photograph some of the customers for a shop she was working with. The shop on the Portobello Road is an Aladdin’s cave with clothes from some of the most exciting figures in the fashion world. Their customers and friends are encouraged to drop in and hang out and the brief for the shoot? Studio 54 meets back stage at the Theater. My take on it was to create 5 characters to represent the shop Check out their website for more info about the shop and their ideology.

Malgosia Stepnik - Artist

Alana Malvidor - new mother

Leila Hermansson - charity worker

Rachael Raine - student
Hair: Pshemko Sierek
Make up: Tam East-Rigby
Styling: Fiona Hermansson

RCA Secrets 2013 / March 14, 2013 by John Hooper

At the end of 2012 I was commissioned by BCMH to shoot some portraits for RCA Secrets 2013. They didn’t like the pictures so using a paint roller they covered up the faces…

RCA Secrets celebrates it’s 20th year and the show starts on the 14th March find out more here. Again it was a pleasure working with BCMH and they continue to produce some of the best work out there. LOOK!

Mark Marriott for RBS / March 12, 2013 by John Hooper

A portrait I shot for Seven publishing on behalf of The Guardian for an advertorial for RBS. Mark Marriott is the chairman and director of rugby for Medway RFC and such a nice fellow after putting up with me trying to get his attention away from his winning side he even bought me and my friend Ryan a pint (each) after the game… I mean shoot. Read the article Here

Press shoot for Alen Seed / January 16, 2013 by John Hooper

At the end of last year I had the pleasure of photographing Alen Seed for a future single cover and press. The idea of the shoot (over 2 days) was to build up a set of photographs, the first day was on the streets of Central London and a second day with a studio set up. I will put up more images as they are released.

Updated 26.09.2014

Crafts Council, Added Value Exhibition portraits / September 20, 2012 by John Hooper

Last night I went to the opening of the Crafts Council, Added Value exhibition a touring exhibition which launched at Design Junction on New Oxford St. I was recently commissioned to photograph the 8 contributors. It was a great pleasure to meet and photograph all the contributors, below are the final boards in the exhibiton and the 6 portrait.

Avi Lasarow / June 25, 2012 by John Hooper

When asked if I would like to push a business man into a swimming pool I jumped at the chance. So often I find business people wary of any photography which doesn’t show them po-faced. Avi is unique both in his business acumen and his willingness to literally throw himself into a photoshoot, above are a few results from the shoot.

Laura Pyper headshot / April 5, 2012 by John Hooper

The charming & beautiful Laura Pyper taken earlier this year for her actors headshot.

Peroni / January 5, 2012 by John Hooper

Emily Johnston and Jessica De Lotz

Susie Bubble and Maarten Van De Horst.

Just before the end of last year I work on stills for a Peroni project with LBi here are some of the shots.

/ December 22, 2011 by John Hooper

I really want to show the pictures I shot recently in Cornwall but I will have to wait until the new year to show those. In the meantime here is a scan of a contact of my friend Mark.

Stuart Wright the writer. / November 8, 2011 by John Hooper

This is the debonair Mr Stuart Wright I photographed him while discussing ideas for a film.

The Bookhouse Boys. / November 6, 2011 by John Hooper

The Bookhouse Boys are releasing Fever Lullaby soon so I thought I would put up a lovely shot of them hanging around under a bridge.

Spectrum portraits / October 26, 2011 by John Hooper

I mentioned previously I had been working on portraits for the charity Spectrum. The site has now been published and more exciting additions will be online soon. Above is just a selection of the 36 portraits I did for them. Please click through to the charities site to find out about the important work they do. This project has involved many great creative people including Art & Graft, (who worked with Everywhere and Collective Approach).

I have also made a little film about some of Spectrum’s work with Tom Collinson, Jamie Turner on camera, Jason Read on the Edit and John Brown on credits. Coming soon.

Portraits / September 5, 2011 by John Hooper

I am in the process of working on a series of portraits for a charity who look after people on the autistic spectrum. This is Mark an artist who works with the charity. More pictures coming soon.

A test for Stop Motion work. / August 30, 2011 by John Hooper

The entrancing Bill Holland / August 5, 2011 by John Hooper

One day early last month I spent an hour or two shooting Bill in and around his home in Fulham West London, our conversation brushed past religion and politics along its way to Eurovision and the Olympics. Check out what he has to say on his new blog (the Opinions of Bill are his own and in no way represent the thoughts and feelings of this blog).

My friend Miss Molly is back as LFW's Catwalk Stylist / July 29, 2011 by John Hooper

Find out all about it here.

Onwards and Upwards / April 1, 2011 by John Hooper

Myself and six others (team name Onwards and Upwards)are cycling to Paris on the 20th July 2011 in aid of Action Medical Research. To raise money for this we are having a charity auction on the 9th April at The Manor Arms in Clapham. Among other amazing items up for grabs are a signed album and a one off print of the stunning Melanie C, taken last year and signed by myself and Melanie. For more information please look at our blog HERE and if you can’t make the auction please sponsor us HERE.