After spending years making work in the USA, a new commission from Leica will see Bannister turning his camera to his native Britain — where he seeks to dig beneath the surface of how people and places ‘present’, instead capturing their essence.
1854 Commissions connect the best photographic talent with major international brands to collaborate on meaningful, narrative-led projects.
Our award-winning content agency, Studio 1854, facilitates visual campaigns that serve a social and cultural purpose — all the while granting photographers and filmmakers unparalleled creative freedom.
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Star Wars Families with Lucasfilm
We commissioned 10 photographers in 10 countries to pay homage to the iconic Skywalker saga, and the families who have enjoyed its magic for nearly half a century.
studio 1854“Our family and friends aren’t Star Wars fans at all,” says Hinako Kassai, who lives in Tokyo with her husband Kento. It came as a surprise, then, when these family and…
“Star Wars is the first movie that I remember ever watching,” says Paula Avila. “My dad took my brother and me to see the movie. When I stepped out of the cinema,…
“I was raised in a home where I couldn’t have the volume on when I watched TV, if I got to watch TV [at all]” says Milan Nguyen. “So when my cousins…
“To be given all this creative freedom and told, ‘make what you want, here’s loads of time and a good amount of money’ — that doesn’t happen very often”
Catherine Hyland, 1854 commissioned photographer
“I just love how BJP commissions champion the photographer’s individual aesthetic and approach. I’ve never had a commissioned gig where I could have the freedom to use my voice to lead the narrative”
Camila Svenson, 1854 commissioned photographer (Star Wars Families)
“Working on a brand commission with 1854 has really opened my eyes to the potential of using the power of real photography to create meaningful conversations between brands and their communities. The photographer wins. The brand wins. The audience wins. It’s a massive opportunity”
Laura Pannack, 1854 commissioned photographer
“I grew up reading fantasy books. I was a huge nerd living in a town where I felt really misunderstood and found refuge in sci-fi and fantasy. Being able to work on a commission that was about a real family that might also find solace in these ideas — especially in the context of a story as iconic as Star Wars — was really exciting”
Ying Ang, 1854 commissioned photographer (Star Wars Families)
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
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Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
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Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
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OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
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BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.
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Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.
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All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
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OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally. |
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Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition. |
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Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally. |
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OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles. |
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Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names. |
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All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.
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All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
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BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
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BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions. |
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All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards. |
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally. |
|||
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition. |
|||
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally. |
|||
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles. |
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BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names. |
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.
-
All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.
-
Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.
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British Journal of Photography
Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!
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- Archive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.
-
All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.
-
Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.
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British Journal of Photography
Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!
- Current Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
- Archive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
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Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.
-
All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.
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Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.
-
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.
-
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.
-
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
-
BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.
Choose Your Access Level
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Digital Subscription€10/ quarter Paid Quarterly |
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British Journal of Photography
Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854! |
|||
Current Digital Articles | |||
Archive Digital Articles | |||
Collectable Printed Editions
Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions. |
|||
All 1854 Awards
Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards. |
|||
Portrait of Humanity
An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally. |
|||
Portrait of Britain
An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition. |
|||
Female in Focus
An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally. |
|||
OpenWalls
An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles. |
|||
BJP International Photography Award
Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names. |
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