I like my work to emphasise the significance of place, and I’m always mindful of the often-hidden subtext behind a picture’s subject focus and its narrative significance when photographed as part of a story.
Addtional work and information:
emile@emileholba.co.uk
@emileholbaphoto
+44 780 621405
I am a founding creative Collaborator of the ambitious Sermersuaq: The Last Ice Project, taking place in Greenland in winter 2026. https://thelasticeproject.com
I made a 5 part BBC Radio 4 series called Welcome to the Quiet Zone, recorded in West Virgina, USA. Listen again.
BBC Sounds
I have co-produced the annual Ice Music Festival since 2010.
https://www.icemusicfestivalnorway.no
Highly commended Belfast International Photo Festival 2023 Open Submission.
https://www.belfastphotofestival.com
Highly commended Belfast International Photo Festival 2022 Open Submission.
https://www.belfastphotofestival.com
Arktisk Grenseland is published as a book Field Notes 015.
Another Place Press
British Journal of Photography Portrait of Britain 2019 Winner.
https://www.1854.photography/awards/portrait-of-britain/
Published in Portrait of Britain Vol 2 book.
Hoxton Mini Press
Discover more about my work whilst chatting with Al Simmons in his wonderful podcast.
Neutral Exposure
Bloomberg, Elephant Magazine, Wall Street Journal, GEO Magazin, Wonderland Magazine, National Geographic, Huck Magazine, The Guardian, Aftenposten K Magazine, Avaunt Magazine, NRK, Die Zeit, The Economist, British Journal of Photography, Arkitektur N, Smithsonian, Financial Times, Roads & Kingdoms, Harper's Bazaar, Business Insider, Natur Magazin, RA Magazine, Photo Vogue, Hoxton Mini Press, The Transmitter and Creative Boom.
Selected Clients:
City of London Corporation, BBC Radio, Nuffield Trust, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Greenpeace International, Simons Foundation, Dimensions, Fjellnettverket, Cutty Sark Trust, Incorporated Society of Musicians, Courtauld Institute of Art, SeeAbility, Citizens Advice, Royal Opera House Bridge, Culture Mile, Serious, Berliner Philharmoniker, Dennis Publishing, Paul Mellon Centre and The National Lottery Community Fund.
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