Contact
rory.langdondown@gmail.com
+447525464274
About
My work is defined by an observant, empathetic eye that seeks to elevate everyday human moments into compelling visual narratives.
Having worked in film for over ten years, I’ve developed my ability to distill single moments from a moving scene that will connect meaningfully, always focused on human-led storytelling. I studied Broadcast Journalism at the University of Leeds and have carried forward my natural inquisitiveness and genuine interest in people into every aspect of my work alongside my technical skillset developed from camera-assisting, editing and operating before becoming a DOP and photographer.
I bring all the tools in my character onto every shoot to create positive, friendly working environments that bring the best out of everybody both in front of and behind the lens. I work across both stills and motion, often combining the two as my ability to shoot and light for film enables cross-format shooting on the same sets.
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
The Guardian - Portrait of Britain winners
My Modern Met
PetaPixel
Thursdays Child
