Founder Portraits – Afterparti

This project marks the beginning of a long-standing collaboration and friendship with AfterParti—a collective committed to expanding discourse on architecture and spatial justice through conversations, publications, and public programming.

In 2020, I was commissioned to photograph the core team for the first edition of their printed publication. These portraits were later used in various formats—from promotional materials to large-scale wallpaper at the Barbican—gaining a life beyond their original context.

The shoot was vibrant, rooted in trust and mutual respect. Capturing the group in London’s Barbican Conservatory and later in its courtyards, I wanted the images to reflect their energy, solidarity, and clarity of purpose. This was more than a photoshoot—it was the beginning of a meaningful creative dialogue.





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