Sam Barker is a highly acclaimed photographer and director with a remarkable portfolio of work and is represented on both sides of the Atlantic. He has received multiple awards, including a prestigious D&AD Yellow Pencil for his work on HSBC's "Living River" project on Gatwick Airport's Skybridge and has won multiple AOP awards for portraiture. His distinctive cinematic lighting style and atmospheric compositions sets him apart and has made him a sought-after professional in the industry.
Sam's creative talent and expertise have been tapped by a wide range of renowned brands and organizations, such as Apple, British Airways, American Express, Hugo Boss, BBC, Glenfiddich, Land Rover, Shell, Sky, and many others. He has been responsible for capturing captivating images and videos for subjects as diverse as Prince William, Lewis Hamilton, tribal chiefs in Africa, drag queens in Manila and some of the world's most successful CEOs.
Furthermore, Sam is a regular contributor to the National Portrait Gallery, where he has. 14 portraits included in the permanent collection. Amongst his notable portraits is the beloved naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough photographed for his 90th birthday for the gallery.
Sam's passion for both extraordinary imagery and adventure has led him to document various stories around the world. He has undertaken numerous projects for NGOs, commercial clients, and travel-related endeavors, showcasing his versatility and commitment to visually telling compelling stories.
Please let me know if you have any specific questions or if there's more you'd like to learn about Sam Barker or his work.
You can keep up with Sam at https://www.instagram.com/sambarkerphoto/
AOP finalist 2022
2020 CF Awards - Gold Impact Report
2018 IPA International Photography Awards - Global Shell Campaign - Advertising - 2nd Place
2018 IPA International Photography Awards - Portraits of Truckers - Portrait - Honorable
2018 IPA International Photography Awards - What Matters Inside - Motion - Honorable
2018 IPA International Photography Awards - British Airways Nashville - Advertising - Honorable
2016 IPA International Photography Awards - Finlandia-Advertising
2016 IPA International Photography Awards - Culture -Charro
2016 IPA International Photography Awards - Culture -La Pelea
2016 IPA International Photography Awards-Fine Art Portrait - Wolmer Gardens
2016 D&AD Awards - Yellow Pencil-The Living River
2015 IPA International Photography Awards - Modern Slavery -Advertising
2015 IPA International Photography Awards - Seaside Rock -Portraits
Lens Modern Retrospective 2014- Luxembourg {collective}
Arles France - 2014
One Life - 2013 International Photography Prize Portraits
Creative Revue Best 2013 - Editorial Series
Kontinent Award 2014 - Nature
Kontinent Award 2014 - Single Portrait
AOP 2014 - Best Single Portrait
AOP 2014 - Best Series Portrait
Faces /Groucho Club
Inside out - Prisoners Perceptions Shoreditch Gallery
Darien Gap - Portraits / Washington Native American Museum {collective}
Omo Valley Blackall Gallery
National Portrait Gallery - 14 Portraits Permanent collection
Arles 2014
Lensmodern collective , Luxembourg
