About
ABOUT
Rory Langdon-Down is a photographer based in London focused on making pictures rich with human-led storytelling.
With a background as a filmmaker, Rory has developed his ability to capture organic narratives in his work that are saturated with a palpable, warm energy and always with humanity at the core.
He is a strong believer in the quote “a photograph is not made in the camera, it is made either side of it” and prides himself on his ability to connect meaningfully with any and everybody
Debut book - Portrait A Day, designed by Anatomy London and printed in London by FE Burman.
Winner
Portrait of Humanity 2022, British Journal of Photography
Portrait of Britain 2023, British Journal of Photography
Shortlisted
Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2023, National Portrait Gallery
Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2022, National Portrait Gallery
IPE 164, Royal Photographic Society (four portraits)
Portrait of Humanity 2020, British Journal of Photography
Portrait of Humanity 2022, British Journal of Photography (two portraits)
Portrait of Britain 2023, British Journal of Photography (three portraits)
Portrait of Humanity 2024, British Journal of Photography
Portrait of Britain 2024, British Journal of Photography
Exhibitions
The Walls Between Us - Saatchi Gallery, London (2024)
Solo exhibition - The Hoxton Hotel, London (2023)
Portrait of Humanity - India (2022)
Features
The Guardian - Portrait A Day feature
The Guardian - Portrait of Britain winners
Contact: rory.langdondown@gmail.com
