Hannah Stevens
she/her

I am a Photographer based in Hampshire/London, UK.

I graduated with a First Class honours
BA in Contemporary Media Practice from the University of Westminster, where I specialised in photography.

A bit more about me...

I’m a photographer who loves storytelling, fantasy and inspired by the visual artistry of K-pop concept photography. I've always been a dreamer and been captivated by the idea of building worlds, my photography allows me to turn my imagination into something visual.

I love on-location shoots using nature as part of the narrative, using texture and light to shape the story. I’m equally confident in the studio, working with professional lighting setups including Profoto and ARRI systems. Whether on location or in a controlled setting, I aim to create images that feel like stills from a larger story.

I’m especially passionate about album cover photography, music events, press imagery and fashion editorials. My goal is to collaborate with artists and creatives to craft concept-driven visuals that elevate a project beyond just a photograph.

I primarily shoot with my Canon 80D and Canon M50 and I’m experienced with industry-standard equipment and Adobe editing software.

2025
BLP Rising Interpreter Awards night : Photographer & Editor
Nyah Rylie headlining at The Water Rats : Videographer, Photographer & Editor
Arto Talent's Annual Sales meeting BTS & Headshots : Photographer & Editor
'Fall Asleep With You' by Avirat - Music Video BTS : BTS Photographer & Videographer
'Resonance' - CMP Final Major Project Exhibition : Exhibition Curator, Coordinator & participant
'Vanity' - Final major project : Photographer, Filmmaker, Editor, Artist, Graphic Designer, BTS filmmaker & Exhibition Curator
Sports Photographer for UWSU Super Series 2025 : Photographer & Editor
'Earth Day 25' Sustainable Planet competition - King’s Cross x University of Westminster: Winner - Photographer, Editor & Animator
Album Cover Photographer : Izzy Hiersche, Saruna Rayai & Nyah Rylie - Photographer & Editor
Headshot Photographer : Photographer & Editor
'Hackathon' competition - Hellenic Center x University of Westminster : Media competition 2nd place winner
'Journey' - CMP interim Exhibition presenting 'A component of VANITY' : Exhibition Curator & participant
CMP promotional banner : Photographer & Editor

2024
'Spyhard' Short Film Directed by Sarah Kelly : BTS Photographer
'In Search of Elizabeth David' - Documentary film Directed by David Lancaster (to present) : DP, Promotional shorts editor, BTS Videographer, AC, Sound & Photographer
UWSU Womens Basketball team photoshoot : Photographer & Editor
'Hackathon' competition - Josie Ho Chiu x STUDIOQASE x University of Westminster: Media competition winner - Animator, Editor & Designer
Little Red Panda Studios : Photography Studio Assistant Intern

2023
'Amnesia' - Immersive installation : Producer, Projection artist & Editor
'Production of Place' - Installation video : Director, Cinematographer & Editor
'My DayDream' - Animated short film : Director, Illustrator & Animator
'At the end of the garden' - University of Westminster Grad film : Art department assistant
'A killer of our time' - University of Westminster Grad project : 2nd AC

2022
'A matter of time' - Documentary short film : Director & Editor
'Detective sprinkles' - Photo narrative short film : Director, Producer, Photographer & Editor
'Embers of Love' - Interactive narrative website : Director, Cinematographer, Photographer & Editor
Lewis and Charity - Wedding : Videographer, Editor & Cinematographer
BBC: The Farmers' Country Showdown, series 7, episodes 3 & 8 : Runner
Creative Kickstart Poster : Graphic Designer
In the Loop Magazine : Producer & Writer
'Drained' - Short film : Director, Producer, DOP, Editor & Camera op

2021
Hydrolife Vidipack and FAQ Video Content : Cinematographer, Camera op & Editor
'Cheetah Film Eco Friendly Promotional Video' (Bedlham productions) : 2nd Assistant Director

Experience

Awards & short listings for competitions

Winner : 'Earth Day 25' Sustainable Planet competition (April 2025) - The University of Westminster X Lower Stable Street King’s Cross: Exhibited from 7th of April to the end of May 2025. View here: https://kioskn1c.com/blogs/events/westminster-round-3 Winner : 'Hackathon' competition (March 2024) - The University of Westminster X Josie Ho Chiu X STUDIOQASE

2nd place winner : 'Hackathon' competition (March 2025) - The University of Westminster X Hellenic Centre

Short-listed : The 6th Form College Farnborough Media and Film Awards (2022)

Best Solo Film (in collaboration with Oscar winning Gareth Ellis-Unwin from Bedlham productions), Best Cinematography, Best Editing & Best Performance

Education

2022 - 2025

2020 - 2022

The University of Westminster
- Contemporary Media Practice BA

Farnborough 6th Form College
- Film Studies
- Photography
- Fine art

First Class Honours
1:1

A*
A*
A*

Clients:

Nyah Rylie
Arto Talent
The University of Westminster / Westminster Dragons / UWSU
Lower Stable Street King’s Cross
Izzy Hiersche
Saruna Rayai
David Lancaster
Josie Ho Chiu X STUDIOQASE
Little Red Panda Studios
BBC
Hydrolife Hot Tubs
Bedlham Productions
Farnborough sixth form college

Quotes / reviews:

"HUGE thank you to Hannah !!!!! we LOVE you, she's super talented and so lovely to work with, go check out more of her work!"

Nyah Rylie

Singer-Songwriter & Social Media Content Creator

"We worked with Hannah to photograph our ASM and she was fantastic from start to finish. I initially reached out to her on LinkedIn and she was incredibly responsive and communicative, making the whole booking process quick and effortless. On the day, she was punctual, professional and genuinely lovely to work with! She captured some amazing shots of the team, and everyone was really impressed with the quality of her work. I’d absolutely recommend Hannah and would use her again in a heartbeat."
Megan Hayward
Customer Success Manger, Arto Talent

"In 2024, we began filming interviews for ‘In Search of Elizabeth David’ – a documentary on the influential, reclusive food writer, which is due for release in 2025/6. Hannah has worked on several shoots as DoP. Hannah is a skilled operator, across all technical aspects, and with a keen sense of which shot works. Hannah also has real grasp of the story we are researching and a calm, empathetic manner, helping put interviewees at ease when dealing with very personal memories of their friend, the late Elizabeth David. If available, we will be using Hannah for further shoots this year."
David Lancaster
Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster & Director of ‘Speed is Expensive’, narrated by Ewan McGregor

"It was a delight to include Hannah Stevens’ moving installation in both the Earth Day art exhibitions I have co-curated in 2025 as it speaks so directly and powerfully of the human impact and cost of failure to tackle climate change."
Pippa Catterall
Professor of History & Policy, University of Westminster, Chair, George Lansbury Memorial Trust, Editor, National Identities

"@hannahstevensphotos doesn't disappoint!"
UWSU Womens Basketball

"I really just wanted to congratulate you on your show at Harrow Campus. I had the pleasure of viewing it yesterday, and I was really struck by the quality of the work that I saw. I know that a lot of effort goes into these shows, but the effort and hard work really does pay off. So, really really well done!"
Dr Russell White
Assistant Head (Art and Technology), University of Westminster School of Arts

Hannah Stevens she/her

I am a Photographer based in Hampshire/London, UK. ​ I graduated with a First Class honours BA in Contemporary Media Practice from the University of Westminster, where I specialised in photography.