Luke Nugent
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Michael Ranmi Akinlé
Working with Luke was awesome, a true photography super star. Loved me photos, captured the look I was going for and I really enjoyed the day. Although I was running late, luke was patient and an absolute professional. Highly recommend him to anyone.
Rachael Higgins
Luke is such a professional and so talented with his photography. His creative direction is incredible and I had so much fun with him on set. He made me feel relaxed and comfortable and I love the final photographs. I highly recommend Luke to everyone!
Linda "Lunaa" Hong
If you want the best, go to Luke! I found beautiful headshots of Luke's work circulating on LI and I knew right then and there, that I had to get him to do mine. I'm in St.Louis, MO. It happened to align in the best way because I was going to be in London for work and a friend's wedding. The timing couldn't have been better since I needed updated headshots for my portfolio. Luke and Calli made me feel so comfortable and good. It was fun and the results are AMAZING. I couldn't be happier. They feel timeless. Thank you so so much! Much love, Linda
Michael Ranmi Akinlé
Working with Luke was awesome, a true photography super star. Loved me photos, captured the look I was going for and I really enjoyed the day. Although I was running late, luke was patient and an absolute professional. Highly recommend him to anyone.
Rachael Higgins
Luke is such a professional and so talented with his photography. His creative direction is incredible and I had so much fun with him on set. He made me feel relaxed and comfortable and I love the final photographs. I highly recommend Luke to everyone!
Linda "Lunaa" Hong
If you want the best, go to Luke! I found beautiful headshots of Luke's work circulating on LI and I knew right then and there, that I had to get him to do mine. I'm in St.Louis, MO. It happened to align in the best way because I was going to be in London for work and a friend's wedding. The timing couldn't have been better since I needed updated headshots for my portfolio. Luke and Calli made me feel so comfortable and good. It was fun and the results are AMAZING. I couldn't be happier. They feel timeless. Thank you so so much! Much love, Linda
Michael Ranmi Akinlé
Working with Luke was awesome, a true photography super star. Loved me photos, captured the look I was going for and I really enjoyed the day. Although I was running late, luke was patient and an absolute professional. Highly recommend him to anyone.
Rachael Higgins
Luke is such a professional and so talented with his photography. His creative direction is incredible and I had so much fun with him on set. He made me feel relaxed and comfortable and I love the final photographs. I highly recommend Luke to everyone!
Linda "Lunaa" Hong
If you want the best, go to Luke! I found beautiful headshots of Luke's work circulating on LI and I knew right then and there, that I had to get him to do mine. I'm in St.Louis, MO. It happened to align in the best way because I was going to be in London for work and a friend's wedding. The timing couldn't have been better since I needed updated headshots for my portfolio. Luke and Calli made me feel so comfortable and good. It was fun and the results are AMAZING. I couldn't be happier. They feel timeless. Thank you so so much! Much love, Linda
Michael Ranmi Akinlé
Working with Luke was awesome, a true photography super star. Loved me photos, captured the look I was going for and I really enjoyed the day. Although I was running late, luke was patient and an absolute professional. Highly recommend him to anyone.
Rachael Higgins
Luke is such a professional and so talented with his photography. His creative direction is incredible and I had so much fun with him on set. He made me feel relaxed and comfortable and I love the final photographs. I highly recommend Luke to everyone!
Linda "Lunaa" Hong
If you want the best, go to Luke! I found beautiful headshots of Luke's work circulating on LI and I knew right then and there, that I had to get him to do mine. I'm in St.Louis, MO. It happened to align in the best way because I was going to be in London for work and a friend's wedding. The timing couldn't have been better since I needed updated headshots for my portfolio. Luke and Calli made me feel so comfortable and good. It was fun and the results are AMAZING. I couldn't be happier. They feel timeless. Thank you so so much! Much love, Linda
Experience
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COLONII
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United Kingdom
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Professional Photographer / Image Maker
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May 2007 - Present
Luke Nugent BA (hons) is a British image-maker living in London and working internationally. Working primarily in the fields of fashion, music & portraiture, Luke's works combine both traditional and emerging image-making technologies to create imagery of a high technical and aesthetic standard. Luke has experience assisting world-renowned photographer Rankin and has collaborated on various projects for Nick Knight's award-winning fashion website SHOWstudio including editorial features, video projects, and live events. As an early adopter of Artificial Intelligence image-making into his creative practice, Luke has garnered much attention in the field. He has created AI campaigns for brands including CASABLANCA, Levis, Luis De Javier & GCDS. Press around Luke’s AI includes features for DAZED, i-D, 032c & The Business of Fashion. In his career spanning over a decade, Luke has lensed British Theatre and TV royalty including Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Amanda Holden, Paul O’Grady & Elaine Paige to name a few. Luke’s work in the music industry has earned him sittings with acts such as MNEK, Annie-Marie, Jessie J, & many more. Luke has produced imagery for activist & model Munroe Bergdorf, from content for brands including MOSCHINO, Savage X Fenty & Calvin Klein. Images of Munroe featured in Vogue, The Guardian, The Independent, Refinery29, Dazed, i-D, Glamour & HuffPost. Clients, publications & features include: Savage X Fenty British Vogue Vogue Japan Roc Nation Warner Music Calvin Klein MTV UK BBC SHOWstudio MOBO Nylon PAPER Magazine Dazed Beauty i-D The Root Wonderland Magazine Fucking Young! Noctis Magazine Fader The Times The Guardian Daily Mail Dail Express Evening Standard METRO Financial Times Grazia Hunger Magazine Notion Magazine Clash Magazine Complex Magazine Emporio Armani Sounds AFROPUNK Colossal Yahoo! Courier Magazine Creative Head Hairdressers Journal Essence Magazine KaltBlut Magazine Pride Magazine Neal's Yard Missguided FUDGE Kickers UK Show less
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IMAGE 1ST PHOTOGRAPHY
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United Kingdom
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Photography
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1 - 100 Employee
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Studio Photographer & Retoucher
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2023
Notable subjects within this role: Dawn French Jennifer Saunders Amanda Holden Elaine Page Paul O'Grady Robert Lindsay Jo Brand Lisa Riley Shane Richie Paul Zerdin Julian Clary Paul Merton Al Murray Brendan Cole Lesley Garrett Charlie Stemp Aaron Ramsey Laura Main Su Pollard Tristan Gemmill Doon Mackichan Lesley Joseph Tony Maudsley Greg McHugh Jake Canuso Samantha Womack Jessica Wallace John Partridge Debbie McGee Anita Dobson Gary Wilmot Nigel Havers Michelle Collins Jimmy Osmond Gareth Thomas David Bedella George Sampson Natasha Barnes Michelle Collins Ryan Thomas Lee Mead Pauline Quirke Anne Heggarty Sid Sloane Gareth Gates Anthony Costa Simon Webbe Faye Tozer Ian H Watkins Jon Lee Jaymi Hensley Fazer Joe McElderry Michelle McManus The Krankies The Grumbleweeds Clive Rowe Ceri Dupri Stevi Ritchie Glenn Carter Reggie 'n' Bollie Marcus Collins Gill Jordan Salley Vickers London Symphony Orchestra Qdos Entertainment Penguin Books London Palladium Working on assignments for required imagery within the fields of: Fitness Modelling Authors Portraits Actors Headshots Celebrity Portraits Personal Trainers Character Modelling Body Part Modelling Sports Instructors Personal Portait Family Portrait Child Portrait Child Modelling Dating Profiles Music Artist Promo Musical Promotional Photos Theatre Classical Musician Portraits Album Artwork Tour Posters Fashion Editorial Lookbook Show less
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DG CORPORATE
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United Kingdom
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Photography
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1 - 100 Employee
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Studio Photographer & Retoucher
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2023
Within this role I am expected to create imagery of the highest standard for corporate clients, often photographing individuals in top roles within their companies and influential business people from a broad range of industries. Clients within this role (companies & employees of) Salesforce (including World Tour & Dreamforce artwork imagery 2015 - 2023) Google Liberty Global Facebook Unilever Pinterest PwC Vodafone BBC Gallup Uber Sage NBA Formula 1 The Financial Times Neue Zürcher Zeitung Post Office Post NL T.Rowe Price Oxfam Zurich Fortnum & Mason London Medical Concierge GlaxoSmithKline Atkins Global Pharmacia Corilus Just Eat Hive BBVA Starling Bank CHP Google Nest Acuris Global Innovation Fund UNICEF MedExpress Affinity Engineering BlueCove Softbank Eli Lilly and Company Bayer Yakuhin Aegon Aimia DVLA UCAS Roche Impellam MasterCard Barclays HSBC Bank of America Merrill Lynch Bank of Canada Deutsche Bank Morgan Stanley Citibank Credit Suisse Evo Banco Moelis & Company T. Rowe Price Asian Private Banker Aktia Bank Financial Conduct Authority Bain Capital Credit PGIM Gain Theory Exact Group Cajamar Caja Rural CESCE España JLL TD Securities Tipico Oracle EDF Luminus Shell BP ABB Maxam Johnson & Johnson Cobas Godliman Partners Whitehelm Capital I Squared Capital The Specter Partnership Informa CESCE España Mosaicoon Virgin Media Sky Now TV BT Direct Line Group Century Link Network Rail Eurostar Thalys John Lewis Wetransfer Activision Blizzard Media Wonderbill Deliveroo Nestlé Barry Callebaut San Miguel Crowdcube VAX Aston Martin Rolls-Royce Ford Marriott Travelex Hotels.com FirstPort The Gym Group LeasePlan Mergermarket Group Menzis Valmet KLM Omring Terre Des Hommes BugaBoo KPN ING OMODA Burberry YSL Beauty Pantene GUESS Enclothed Suitsupply Sweaty Betty On AG SThree WeForest Fragomen Exasol Ayondo Royal Dutch Guide Dog Foundation RNIB FOURTH Aima Zalando Crunch Workshare BNP Paribas Forensic Risk Q88 Astriid Capital Cranfield Show less
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WIG London
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Director Of Photography
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2022
Creating high quality creative imagery in collaboration with award winning hairdresser & stylist Lisa Farrall. British Hairdressing Awards 2022: Finalist - 'Afro Hairdresser of the Year' Afro Hair & Beauty Live 2018 event artwork 'Spectrum' Collection (2017) Black Beauty/Sensationnel Hair Awards 2017: Winner - 'Weave Stylist of the Year' L’Oréal Colour Trophy: Finalist - 'Colour Look' Finalist - 'Afro Look' 'Emancipation' Collection (2017) Black Beauty/Sensationnel Hair Awards 2017: Finalist - 'Afro Hairdresser of the Year' 'Armour' Collection (2016) Black Beauty/Sensationnel Hair Awards 2016: Winner - 'Afro Hairdresser of the Year' Winner - 'Natural Stylist of the Year' Winner - 'Weave Stylist of the Year' British Hairdressing Awards 2016: Finalist - 'Afro Hairdresser of the Year' Fudge Professional 'Tri-Blo' Campaign (2017) “Luke Nugent is the most talented young photographer specialising in afro hair and beauty, I have no reservations in recommending him.” Jeff Vickers MBE Ambassador for The Royal Photographic Society Show less
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Model Advice
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United Kingdom
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Head Photographer & Studio Manager
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2014
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Education
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2009 - 2011
University of Greenwich
BA (Hons), Photography -
2006 - 2008
North West Kent College
National Diploma, Fine Art -
2000 - 2005
Cleeve Park School
