About
ABOUT
I am a photographer focused on human-led storytelling.
Having worked in film for over ten years, I’ve developed my ability to distill single moments from a scene that will always connect meaningfully. I studied Broadcast Journalism at Leeds and have carried forward my inquisitiveness and genuine interest in people into every aspect of my work.
I pride myself on my ability to connect meaningfully with anyone, transforming my photography into much more than just a two dimensional image, which is the same approach I use for both my personal and commercial work.
rory.langdondown@gmail.com
Awards and exhibitions
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025, National Portrait Gallery
Finalist 40th AOP Photography Awards - Lifestyle Finalist
Winner Portrait of Humanity 2022, British Journal of Photography
Winner Portrait of Britain 2023, British Journal of Photography
Winner Portrait of Britain 2024, British Journal of Photography
Shortlisted Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2023, National Portrait Gallery
Shortlisted Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2022, National Portrait Gallery
Shortlisted IPE 164, Royal Photographic Society (four portraits)
Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2025, British Journal of Photography
Shortlisted Portrait of Humanity 2020, British Journal of Photography
Shortlisted Portrait of Humanity 2022, British Journal of Photography (two portraits)
Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2023, British Journal of Photography (three portraits)
Shortlisted Portrait of Humanity 2024, British Journal of Photography
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, National Portrait Gallery 2025-26
The Walls Between Us - Saatchi Gallery, London (2024)
Solo exhibition - The Hoxton Hotel, London (2023)
Portrait of Humanity - India (2022)
Portrait of Britain - UK-wide (2023)
Portrait of Britain - UK-wide (2024)
Features
The Guardian - Portrait A Day feature
