Jamie spends his days buzzing between restaurants, homes & kitchens, florists and his studio photographing food, drinks, portraits, interiors and florals. With a flair for composition and light Jamie creates handsomely appealing images documenting people, places and the food and drink they produce.

His work encompasses advertising, books, editorial, and social campaigns, producing video and animations, alongside stills.

Food and drink brings people together and Jamie’s scenes of colourful, mouth-watering cocktails and dishes, celebrates this unifying experience. With a flair for composition and lighting, his eye for detail beckons the viewer to join for a drink or to pull up a seat at the table.

Previously a photo editor, Jamie has over 10 years’ experience in the publishing industry, working for magazines and newspapers including The Guardian, Time Out, GQ and Mens Health. Originally trained as an artist Jamie graduated in 2011 with an MA from the Slade School of Fine Art specialising in photography and sculpture. In 2014 he was commissioned by Open Eye Gallery to produce a new photographic series on Liverpool’s Chinatown, exhibiting alongside Martin Parr. Images from this series were acquired by the Government Art Collection and are currently on permanent display in Whitehall. In 2022 Jamie received a portrait commission from the British Library to explore Chinese identity in rural Britain. His series of large scale photographic prints were on display at the Library throughout 2023.

Jamie is based between Hove, East Sussex and London in the UK.

If you would like to discuss a new photography project email jamie@studiolau.com or call +44 07976520992.

Testimonials

Testimonials

“Jamie has joined us at Soho House to photograph multiple team events, food trainings and profiles of our chefs and bartenders. Jamie has always been a pleasure to work with; easy-going yet professional delivering stunning photographs which are vibrant, full of life and perfectly capture the tone of an event.”

Clemency Keeler, People and Development Communications Manager | Soho House & Co

“I have worked with Jamie for several years now. He is a versatile, positive and sensitive photographer that takes on any challenge head on with enthusiasm. His relaxed nature makes everyone feel at ease in front of the camera and he always manages to capture people in the best light.”

Alex Ridley, Picture Editor | You Magazine

“Jamie really turned around a lot of our imagery to help elevate our look and feel to a more premium place. He’s got a great eye and works with us on our creative ideas to bring them to life. He comes highly recommended!”

Sara Gordon, Brand & Creative Director | Bloom & Wild

“Jamie is my number one go-to-photographer for food shoots. I know that I’ll get great images back from him whatever the situation which is great for putting a picture editor’s mind at ease! He is responsible for my favourite restaurant shoot to date among the many that I have commissioned.”

Ben Rowe, Picture Editor | Time Out London

Clients

  • Bloom and Wild

  • Waitrose Kitchen

  • John Lewis

  • Soho House

  • MaE Deli by Deliciously Ella

  • Guardian

  • Telegraph

  • Time Out

  • YOU Magazine

  • Seven

  • August Media

  • Ink Publishing

  • Sunday Publishing

  • The Infatuation

  • Eurostar

  • IKEA

  • Travelzoo

  • Easy Jet

  • Ryan Air

  • Bacchus PR

  • Marks and Spencer

  • Metropolitan Police

  • ASOS

  • Belu

  • Strutt and Parker

  • Kingly Folkard & Hayward

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