OLIVIA HEMINGWAY

Clients Include:

Aardman Animations • ABRSM • The Arts Council • Avascent • Barbican • The BBC • The Beats Record Label (The Streets) • British Lung Foundation • British Museum • Carers UK • Cog Design • Dogs Trust • Endemol • English Heritage • Garage Sale Trail • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children • Hampstead Theatre • Hoot Creative Arts • The ICA • Imperial War Museums • Japan Airlines • Kenwood House • Laurence King Publishing • Leeds Art Gallery • The London Symphony Orchestra • The Lowry • Mallinsons Brewery • Manchester International Festival • Manchester Science Festival • Massive Attack • Matthew Krishanu • Museum of Science and Industry • Museum of the Home • Nasher Sculpture Center • National Portrait Gallery • Sir Nicholas Serota • Optimum • Origin Housing Association • Pet Plan • Piece Hall • Sir Quentin Blake • Reelworld • Red Lion and Sun • Royal College of Art • Science and Media Museum • The Sharp Agency • St Gemma’s Hospice • Streettree • Sunday Publishing • Tate • Times Educational Supplement • UBS • The United Nations • University College London • The V&A • The Wellcome Collection • Yasmeen Ismail

Publications Include:

Aesthetica Magazine • Apollo Magazine • Artforum • Barbican Guide • Barmcake • BBC Focus Magazine • BBC4 Launch Promotional Material • The Big Issue • Blues and Soul • BMW Group • Business Magazine • Clash Magazine • Culture Vulture • The Financial Times • The Guardian • The Huffington Post • The Independent • The Irish Times • Mojo Magazine • The New Statesman • The New York Times • The Observer New Review • Paces • Pet People • Skylines • Smash Hits • The Summer Reading Challenge • The Sunday Times • Tate Etc Magazine and London Underground Posters • The Telegraph • Time Out Magazine • Total Guitar • The Wall Street Journal • Vogue • Widewalls • The Word • The Yorkshire Post

Testimonials (Clients):

Olivia is a gifted and sensitive artist. She produced for the BBC unusually beautiful photographs that brought depth, humour and vibrancy to our website. Manuela Rotstein, SEO & Digital Marketing Consultant, BBC

As a U.S. based museum working on occasion in London, we were so fortunate to have the talent of Olivia Hemingway for our historic programs.  Her talent is only outdone by her professionalism and charm.  I can officially say she is one of the best photographers we have worked with in the world!  Jill Magnuson, Director of External Affairs, Nasher Sculpture Center

Olivia is a pleasure to work with and her photography is outstanding.  The circumstances we were tasked to work with on the shoot were far from ideal - yet, to the contrary, the results were stunning. They reflected the requirements of our brand guidelines completely. They really captured the essence of each model and are well used throughout our communications.  Among Olivia's many skills is the ability to really engage the subject so they feel relaxed, yet at the same time, she is able to direct them and take warm and 'natural' candid shots.  She's a complete professional and I can't recommend her strongly enough.  Joost Lafèbre, Designer, British Lung Foundation

Olivia understood the brief quickly and was helpful in creating ideas for the shoots. On the day she created a relaxed atmosphere. She blended into the background, making the children feel comfortable so that she could capture the really natural moments we needed. Anna Serocold, Designer, Cog Design

I have worked with Olivia at both the Barbican and Great Ormond Street Hospital on a variety of projects in different mediums and range of ages and groups. She is highly talented and cares passionately about the participants and the work.  Susie Hall, Head of Arts at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

I worked with Olivia on a photography project for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Olivia's photography was both inspirational and innovate as it captured the essence of the hospital environment, the young patients experiences, their friendships with one another and their strong personalities in the face of adversity. As the graphic designer responsible for the layout and design of the final displays I found Olivia's insight into her work and suggestions on best content made my role much smoother. Steven D'Arcy-Chambers, Designer

Olivia Hemingway is a highly organized, detail oriented and innovative photographer to work with. As an experienced and creditable photographer, Olivia’s approach to her work is both personable, yet professional. Her commitment to her client’s objectives, combined with her artistic intelligence and outstanding ability to develop conceptual ideas into an amazing finished product makes Olivia Hemingway a photographer of choice. I have no issue with recommending Olivia as one of the best professional photographers in the market today. Adam Cox, Executive Advisor for the Corporate Strategy Board at CEB

From the beginning it was clear that Olivia really understood our aims and brief and she had a very clear vision for the series. Olivia has always been incredibly hard working and done everything she can to make sure the project is a success. On days when we had several shoots back to back she was able to work quickly without compromising any of the quality of her work and without the subject ever feeling rushed. At times the project has been very emotional, when we have photographed and interviewed terminally ill patients and recently bereaved family members. Olivia has handled this with sensitivity, compassion and professionalism. She has a fantastic way with people, making sure they are at ease and reassuring anyone who was nervous. As a result all of the portraits are very natural and relaxed. Olivia has an incredible attention to detail and ability to tell stories through her photography. The finished portraits are of really high quality and will be treasured by the people photographed and the Hospice for years to come.  Emily Clark, 40th Anniversary Manager, St Gemma’s Hospice

Testimonials (Individuals):

Olivia is an extremely personable and professional photographer. I am not used to being in front of the camera and she put me at ease. She gave me gentle direction and took some wonderful shots. I never felt awkward or nervous, and the pictures came out great. Her work is wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of the shoot.  I would work with her every day if I could. Yasmeen Ismail, Illustrator and Children’s Author

Thank you Olivia, if only they were all so easy. Sir Patrick Stewart, Actor

That were a piece of [cake] Jodie Whittaker, Actor

There have over time, been numerous photographers commissioned to take pictures of me in my studio; the approach of Olivia Hemingway was among the more interesting and the results amongst the most satisfactory.  Sir Quentin Blake, Illustrator and Children’s Author

I have been

working with Olivia Hemingway

and I would say

she has a way

with image and word

and she should be heard 

and seen. John Hegley, Poet

She’s the new Pennie Smith. Mick Jones of The Clash

Love your photographs. Terry Hall of The Specials

I absolutely love working with Liv, whether it’s in the midst of backstage madness in the middle of a West End show or just relaxing at her place with my pet hamster. Liv is so chilled, she just captures everything beautifully & finds those special little details that make all the difference. Paul Kaye, Actor

Testimonials (Animals):

Amazingly talented at getting great images from some of the most difficult subjects. Couldn't recommend highly enough! Mark Joint, owner of Charlie Brown the dog

Quite possibly the best birthday present ever. I had such fun. That was one crazy morning, but very special, and something to remember for sure. Zoe, owner of Poppy, Ninky and B'dactyl the cats

We were given Edie’s photo shoot book for Xmas & how delighted we were.  We always knew Edie was the most beautiful dog in the world & now we have it in full colour.  You did an amazing job; Edie looks at ease & spontaneous with the ‘expressions’ & poses we know so well but which are so hard to capture.  The children in the background complement the natural look of the photos.  The quality is superb & I would not hesitate to recommend you to any doting pet owner.  Many thanks. Rachel Adema, owner of Edie the dog

They are amazing. Thank you!  Nadine owner of Pixel and Queenie the cats

Contributors║Sponsors Include:

Absolut Vodka • The Barbican • Beerhouses • Diageo • Innocent Smoothies • Mallinsons • Massive Attack • Meltham Community Groups • Optimum • Swiftprint • Yorkshire Tea

Workshops║Creative Learning Clients Include:

Barbican Creative Learning • Churchill War Rooms • Eastside Education • Equal Arts • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children • The Hepworth • Imperial War Museum London • Kenwood House • Lambeth CLC (British Film Institute) • Leeds Art Gallery • Museum of London • National Portrait Gallery • PeaceInsight • The Royal Collection • Waddesdon Manor • The Wallace Collection

Charity Partners║Collaborations Include:

Amnesty International • Anti-Slavery International • Artists for Ukraine • Cats Protection • CHOOSE LOVE • Debt Justice • The Deep • Mayhew Animal Home • Meals for the NHS • Medicine for Ukraine • Meltham Pre-school Playgroup • Simon’s Cat • St Mungo’s • Transcend In London

Exhibition Press and Published Work - Examples║Links:

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Additional credits:

HOME exhibition posters designed by Debby Wilder, portraits of Olivia Hemingway by Phil Greenwood and Jon Super (The Observer), Tate posters co-credit with Andy Dunkley, Tate Images © Tate Photography, HRI poster designed by Sadie Coles║The SHARP Agency, ABRSM rebrand designed by Cog Media.

© Olivia Hemingway