About me

I'm a portrait photographer with decades of snapping the great, the notorious and the talented in entertainment, corporate and advertising.

I've worked with some of the most important and influential individuals you could ever meet. From Tony Blair and Al Gore to Benedict Cumberbatch and Pavarotti- no two days are ever the same.

I can sometimes be found shooting in corners of hotel rooms, ceilings of studios or attached to the side of an aeroplane. Oh, and I was there to photograph (the now former) Prince Andrew for the infamous Newsnight/BBC interview in Buckingham Palace..

My clients have ranged from Avalon to CSC and Burberry, Wondery and the BBC as well as Spotify. Several of my pictures have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London.

I've photographed people for editorial, TV shows, advertising and corporate annual reports. I have been shouted at, had people laugh (and cry) and occasionally squeeze me (if the screen is on the right frame), and recently I've been photographing in a maximum security prison.

AWARDS:
NEW: Bronze + People's Choice awards for Creativepool Individual Photographer Annual 2026
NEW: Honourable Mention in the 1839 Photographer of Year 2026

Shortlisted for Portrait Photographer of the Year 2026 at the British Photography Awards
Winner of the Portrait Photographer of the Year 2025 at the British Photography Awards
Gold Winner of the AOP Black Culture in Britain award 2021 (+ Open Awards finalist.)
Shortlisted for the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2025
Shortlisted for 9 years now (10th through to 19th) in the US Black & White Spider Awards.
Portrait of Britain winner for six years now up to 2024.
Shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards -Open Portrait category 2023 + 2025
Royal Photographic Society IPE 164/165/166
International Color Awards for 2021+2025
I've also picked up several wins at the CreativePool Annual Winner 2019 and 2021 + 2022 +2024 +2025

I live near London with my family, along with Frank + Betty (the beasts who bark constantly..)

Mark's articles

Inspiration

New interview with Mark Harrison

Portrait Photography Insights: Mark Harrison on Creative Process, Industry Trends & Building a Lasting Career

Features

Just another day's work as a photographer..

Leaders

Shooting Prince Andrew

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When an image ends up going viral..

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Mark's articles

Inspiration

New interview with Mark Harrison

Portrait Photography Insights: Mark Harrison on Creative Process, Industry Trends & Building a Lasting Career

Features

Just another day's work as a photographer..

Features

2024-not a bad start..

Best photographers of 2020

Getting to Know: Mark Harrison - The man who shot Prince Andrew

Leaders

Shooting Prince Andrew

Leaders

When an image ends up going viral..