Becky Sampson is an award-winning photographer based in London. Having travelled the world by bike, boat, and horse-drawn wagon, Becky has developed a keen eye for the unusual in ordinary situations; moving slowly throughout the world gives a different perspective on people, places, and the planet. With her images, she aims to bring about a sense of curiosity, joy, and pleasure.
I am thrilled to have been picked as a winner of the London Photography Awards. I entered three photos - and all three got prizes. Having my photography recognised by a panel of judges is an incredible feeling - I couldn't stop smiling for days and rang everyone I know!
Knowing my photography is worthy of a prize also gives me all the more motivation to continue with my passion and take it to the next level.
I entered three photos - one which is the chefs at work in a restaurant, it has this incredible energy about it. The main chef is staring straight at the camera while the other two work behind; delicious-looking curries create a striking colour combination with the marbled green work surface and lighting behind.
The second image is of a window cleaner abseiling down a building - but in the background is the iconic Shard. As the window cleaner kicked off the building the Shard was positioned perfectly so that it looked like he was tip-toeing up on it; it was a spur-of-the-moment image and very much a right place, right time shot.
The one I'm most proud of is The final picture which was on the London underground, on an elevator. A guy in front of me was wearing a jacket which said 'Elevated' on the back of it. I loved the irony and took the shot. The lines of the tunnel in the elevator and the lighting make this a pleasing image.
I'm about to find out! As I'm only just starting out in my photography career, it has been a huge confidence boost to have verification that my photos are worthy of an award.
I have of course put the LPA on my website, and hope to continue taking shots that not only I can be proud of, but that will make people stop, think, and enjoy. I'd love my images to be published or in a gallery one day.
My uncle - Bruce Sampson. I laughed and said I was following in his footsteps, as we have both worked as archaeologists too.
Annabel Moeller - we used to know each other well although we lost contact a few years back. However, she recently had her work exhibited at The Royal Albert Hall in London, which is an incredible achievement.
Steve McCurry. His photo 'The Afghan Girl' of Sharbat Gula took my breath away when I first saw it. The colours, her staring straight at the camera and reaching into your soul - it's an incredible image and one which inspired me to want to take up photography.
Bustling Broadway - the other one | London Photography Awards
A busy night on Broadway as bustling Tooting restaurants prep for a busy night of trading.
Tip Toeing up the Shard | London Photography Awards
A new Greenway in London is launched - Peckham to Epping Forest. En route of exploring this new urban oasis, is a man on a wire as an abseiler pushes off the windows he's cleaning, giving the impression he's tip-toeing up the iconic Shard.
Becky Sampson is an award-winning photographer based in London. Having travelled the world by bike, boat, and horse-drawn wagon, Becky has developed a keen eye for the unusual in ordinary situations; moving slowly throughout the world gives a different perspective on people, places, and the planet. With her images, she aims to bring about a sense of curiosity, joy, and pleasure.
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