Contact Allie Crewe Studio
Current Exhibition The Science Gallery London.
A recipient of Portrait of Britain in 2019 and 2023 by the British Journal of Photography and commissioned twice by Arts Council England, Allie Crewe's recent portraits were featured in The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Observer, Vogue, and BBC News.
LensCulture has said, 'These images have a lot of heart and empathy, they offer detail and a real sense of actual relationships. I feel like these images are, in some sense, an account of love and are timeless in that sense. They do not judge, in fact, they celebrate in a gentle and accommodating way.'
She is compelled to capture the portraits of people who desire transformation, seeking narratives of resilience and healing, and believes a portrait should reach beyond the surface to be poignant, there is a tender beauty in this. Photography, is a poetic force that creates stories with a touch of magic, hopefully unveiling the inner landscapes of those she works with.
Allie invites participants to shape their representation. This collaborative approach acknowledges the potential unease in this power dynamic and strives to create a more authentic and empowering image. Whether working with digital or film cameras, she immerses herself in projects with the conviction that art has the power to provoke new thinking and drive positive change.
"Highly rated, sincere, poignant and classical." Magnum Photo
Available for Commissions
Exhibitions
Solo Show Royal Exchange Theatre 2023
The Science Gallery London 2023
Solo Show Salford Art Gallery NHS Still I Rise 2022
Solo Show Your Own Light 2022
Solo Show, I Am 2022
Group Show Portrait of Humanity by BJP 2022
Solo Show Diffusion International Festival 2021
Solo Show NHS Digital 2020
Group Show Photo London 2020
Group Show Portrait of Britain by JCDecaux. UK 2019
Solo Show Lowry Gallery Salford 2019 NHS England
Solo Show Manchester Library - 2018 sponsored by National Transgender Charity.
Group Show Getty Gallery London 2017
Group Show Lloyds London 2017
Awards
Winner of Portrait of Britain by British Journal of Photography & Hoxton Mini Press 2023
Winner Edition365 2023.
Portrait of Humanity by British Journal of Photography and Hoxton Mini Press Shortlist 2022
Royal Photographic Society International Award Shortlist 2021
BarTur Awards shortlist 2021
AOP Emerging Talent Finalist 2020
Photo London 2020
Winner of Portrait of Britain by British Journal of Photography & Hoxton Mini Press 2019
BJP Portrait of Britain 2017 Shortlist
Selected Press
Royal Family YouTube channel
BBC News online
The Telegraph
The Independent
Daily Mail
Woman & Home
People Magazine
MSN
Manchester Evening News:powerful portraits are going on display
'It's very empowering': Manchester gets royal visit as Camilla launches project aimed at tackling domestic abuse
She suffered domestic abuse in silence - now she is sharing her story across Manchester
An article in Manchester World
An article in News and Star
Canal Street https://t.co/YzxE9oZYU2
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Pink News stunning-portrait-transgender-woman-wins-national-photography-award
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UN Global Goals https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/transgender-photo-exhibition-manchester-library/
Manchester Evening News https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/models-risk-abuse-violence-streets-15034944?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
Gay Star News https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/new-exhibition-features-trans-models-showcasing-diversity-in-femininity/#gs.1q2qpu
Northern Soul https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/photo-gallery-you-brought-your-own-light-allie-crewe/
Your Manchester TV https://youtu.be/F11sXFrjKvI
YouTube University of Salford https://t.co/Wxk1PWnzMv
Queen Camilla opening the exhibition I Am in May 2022.
I Am feature in the Guardian.
Portrait of Britain 2019 was exhibited at many billboards outside and bus stops nationally.
Curious? Below are two short films
Top Film by Jason Lock for Waterside/ Bottom by Rob Reed