About me

Adam Regan began his career as a photographers assistant, but was lured into the advertising world with the promise of being able to afford to eat. He then spent over 20 years working as an art director and creative director for advertising agencies that included TBWA, JWT and The Ball Partnership, in London, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, New York, Paris and Chicago. During this time he created award winning work for Nissan, Philips/Norelco, Gallery 13 and Compaq Computers amongst others.
Throughout this period Adam worked with some of the best photographers in the world, testing their patience with incessant questions and continually invading their personal space, so he could get a close look at how they worked. In 2008 he began shooting for himself, whilst also art directing on a freelance basis. His work was swiftly awarded and recognised by various festivals including IPA, PX3, The Photography Masters and PDN. He's more recently been awarded by Communication Arts, National Geographic Traveller, and American Photographic Artists.

'My work is primarily driven by my love of the sea and the coast and the restorative process of living nearby. From this stems a love of nature and landscape, focused more along classical lines of composition and construction.

Secondary themes come from movement and vibration and these are reflected in my experimental work, some of which relies on multiple exposure under strobe lights and intensive post production. Some of this is figurative and collaborative and some involves man made structures. It's an ongoing journey.'

Skills

Art Direction, Photography, Publishing

Sector Experience

People, portraits, Travel & Leisure

Awards

Addies, APA, BAFTA, campaign press, cannes, Clio, communication arts, d&ad, IPA, London Internaional, new york festival, The One Show

Clients

ASML, Charlotte Street Agency, Citibank, getronics, HSBC, Hyatt, Nissan, Oscar Meyer, Philps, Sony, Tishman Speyer