Phil Fisk - Monica Galetti / Observer

Champagne, bubbles and salt and vinegar crisps... 🥂✨

PHIL FISK captures the multi-talented MONICA GALETTI for OBSERVER.

Born in Samoa, brought up in New Zealand, Monica is chef proprietor of the beautiful Mere Restaurant in London, as well as being a judge on Masterchef and author of a new book “At Home: My Favourite Recipes for Family & Friends”.

Phil Fisk - Andi Oliver, Mikita and Garfield / Observer

PHIL FISK shoots a festive spread for OBSERVER with ANDI OLIVER, her daughter MIQUITA and partner GARFIELD.

Gorgeous set created by @victwyman, featuring delicious recipes by ANDI, "fusing classic elements from her Antiguan heritage with modern preoccupations of reducing waste, eating seasonally and offering delicious vegan options"…

…and plenty of the rum soaked cake left for the team!

Phil Fisk - BJP / Portrait of Britain 2021

We are super proud to announce that PHIL FISK's portrait of PAUL WELLER, photographed for OBSERVER earlier this year, has been selected as one of the 100 images to be displayed for the 2021 BJP "Portrait of Britain".

In Phil's words, “I went to photograph Paul Weller at his studio for the Observer New Review. I was a little nervous before I arrived because I thought that having a photographer in his music space might annoy him. I was so wrong. The door opened, I got the loveliest welcome and my first proper handshake since the first lockdown. Paul was a childhood hero of mine, and has now become a beacon of hope for me in getting older with style and a never-waning sense of adventure.”

You can see all the amazing images (including Phil's portrait of Paul Weller) here.

"Portrait of Britain Vol.4", published by Hoxton Mini Press, containing 200 shortlisted images of 2021 will be released soon.

Phil Fisk - Jon Snow / Observer

PHIL shoots veteran broadcaster JON SNOW for OBSERVER on the eve of his retirement from Channel 4's newsroom.
"At the end of this year, Snow will leave ITN after 45 years – he has been the main presenter of Channel 4 News, which ITN produces, since 1989".

He talks about becoming a father again at 74 and being thought of as ‘a mad, bonkers, lefty oddity’.

Full article here.

Phil Fisk - Brian Cox / Observer

PHIL FISK shoots one of the most revered actors of his generation, the awesome BRIAN COX at his London home for OBSERVER.

With a distinguished career filled with compelling stage and screen performances, Cox stars in the hit HBO drama SUCCESSION, described as "the most thrilling and beautifully obscene TV there is"! He was awarded Best Actor in the 2020 Golden Globe Awards for his portrayal of the bullish Logan.

Of the portraits, taken outside in the midday sun, Phil said, “what looks like anger is in fact a jocular manner and an expressive physicality.”

Intense!

Phil Fisk - Lionel Shriver / Observer

A pensive portrait of one of the wonderful writers PHIL FISK has photographed this year...⁠

LIONEL SHRIVER photographed for OBSERVER at JERWOOD GALLERY in London. ⁠

Author of the the bestselling "We Need To Talk About Kevin", Lionel's latest book, "Should We Stay or Should We Go", is an exploration of what to do as end of life approaches... ⁠

Phil Fisk - SKY / Temple 2

It was a delight to collaborate with the team at SKY Creative and help bring their concepts to life.

Phil photographed the city locations and also worked directly with the team at the Temple set. The location was cold but the energy levels were high and the cast were all totally and utterly brilliant - including the awesome Mark Strong, Daniel Mays, Catherine McCormac and Lily Newmark.

Such a fantastic shoot, we love working with the SKY team ✨

Phil Fisk - Florence Knight / Observer

Captured in her garden by PHIL FISK for OBSERVER is the amazingly talented FLORENCE KNIGHT… one of 3 female writers who Phil had the privilege to photograph and chat to this year. ⁠

Florence is also a chef, columnist and the creator of the wonderful restaurant POLPETTO in London. She now leads the kitchen at @sessionsartsclub, an upcoming restaurant in Clerkenwell which she runs alongside St. John co-founder Jon Spiteri, and world-renowned painter Jonny Gent.⁠

The portrait accompanied an article about seasonal summer recipes and the English weather (for once!) decided to work with us on the idea. ⁠

Joseph Ford - Lego / Adidas

We’re delighted to be able to share Joseph Ford's recent campaign for LEGOxAdidas.

We Are Social created a campaign to highlight the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO Adidas Originals Superstar, encouraging wearers to get creative with their designs...

Joseph was commissioned to capture still life photography and stop motion stills of stunning LEGOxAdidas collaborations with six unique creators - @afrokickz , @ornamentalconifer , @helsoe , @178kz_boy , @tomyoo23 and @letasobierajski .

Source: https://vimeo.com/601091390

Phil Fisk - Ray BLK / Observer

Phil Fisk shoots 27 year old singer/songwriter, the awesome Ray BLK for OBSERVER. Born Rita Ekwere in Nigeria in 1994, she moved to London aged four and was raised in Catford, south-east London. Her forthcoming debut album ACCESS DENIED, features collaborations with some of UK rap’s leading names, from Stefflon Don to Kojey Radical to Giggs.

Chris Floyd - Anne Robinson / Saga

Chris Floyd spent an afternoon shooting the delightfully frank and formidable ANNE ROBINSON, described variously as 'the queen of mean', 'the oldest woman on TV who's not judging cakes' (her own words!) - and being 'as warm as Maleficent' in her new debut as host of Channel 4's Countdown.