About:

Christopher Owens is an award-winning commercial photographer based in the North East, working across the UK.

Known for his bold, character-driven portraits and strong narrative approach, Christopher’s work captures authentic human moments with striking visual clarity.

His portfolio includes commissions for The Guardian, The Times, and the National Portrait Gallery, along with portraits of leading cultural figures, sports personalities, and community stories.

Christopher is available for commercial and editorial commissions in the UK and internationally.

Selected Clients:

Greggs, Lookers PLC, Newcastle International Airport, NUFC Foundation, Byggfakta Group, EMI, Universal, National Centre For Innovation, Sage, Vaux, SAFC, Siemens, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Haines Watts, Sintons, Womble Bond Dickenson, Atom Bank, Newcastle Building Society, Newcastle City Council, NEECC, Sunderland Council, Little White Lies, North East Times, The Times, The Guardian, The Observer, The FT.

Awards:

Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2025

British Journal Of Photography Portrait Of Britain Winner

British Journal Of Photography Portrait Of Humanity

SUN Awards Winner

Exhibitions:

National Portrait Gallery

Sunderland Winter Gardens

National Centre For Innovation

BJP Portrait Of Humanity

BJP Portrait Of Britain

MIMA

SUN 34