LONDON CALLING

October 7, 2025

If I had to pick favorite shooting scenarios, it would have to be Rome in the snow and London in full fog. I did not quite get the full fog, but I did get enough to capture this atmospheric shot of Sir Winston Churchill with Big Ben in the background. The bird just happened to fly in and add that missing something to the image.

Phil Penman

UK-born, NY-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 25 years. With clients ranging from People Magazine to The Daily Telegraph, he has photographed celebrated living legends, including Jennifer Lopez and Bill Gates, and captured historical moments such as the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. Penman's distinctive style, versatility, and dedication to his craft has won him prestigious awards and exhibitions, including the Leica Fotografie international Picture Prize and distinction as one of the "52 Most Influential Street Photographers" alongside industry legends, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado

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