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Biography
Neil Stewart is an art and fashion photographer based in London.
Biography
Neil Stewart was born in 1978. He is a self-taught photographer from Manchester, England. He draws inspiration for his photography from reportage, the surf, and architecture.
Neil took an interest in photography at a young age as his mother frequently shot Super-8 footage. He went to an arts college to study painting and began taking photographs. He immediately took great interest in the medium. He then took a photography course at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design.
Career
Neil Stewart states:
all my work is about capturing the atmosphere of natural surroundings in the best light. I think the magic light in my pictures sets me apart. Motion is also extremely important in my images[…] I study visual communication, color theory, architecture, and body movement. Stylists and designers have an important role and influence over the photography.
He is known for his fashion campaigns for brands such as Lydell Jewellers, Tretorn, Puma, and Folk.
Stewart has shot editorially for publications including Dazed & Confused, i-D, The Face, V Man, French Glamour, Sunday Times, Muse, Surface, Telegraph, Flair, Spy, Rodeo, and Arena.
His advertising clients include J. Lindeberg, Nokia, Hertz, Ellesse, Bacardi, Hugo Boss, Frye Boots, Mercedes, New Balance, PlayStation, Uniqlo, and Geeson.