Allie Crewe, a recipient of the Portrait of Britain awards in 2019 and 2023 by the British Journal of Photography, has been commissioned twice by Arts Council England. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Photography. Her recent portraits have been featured in The Guardian, The Telegraph Magazine, The Observer, Vogue, and BBC News. LensCulture praised her work, saying:
"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."
Allie is compelled to capture the portraits of people who seek transformation, believing that a portrait should reach beyond the surface to be truly poignant, revealing a tender beauty. To her, photography is a poetic force that weaves stories with a touch of magic, aiming to unveil the inner landscapes of those she works with.
She invites participants to shape their representation, acknowledging the potential unease in the power dynamic and striving to create a more authentic and empowering image. Allie immerses herself in projects with the conviction that art can provoke new thinking and drive positive change.
"Highly rated, sincere, poignant, and classical." — Magnum Photo
Associate of The Royal Photographic Society
Her work is held in private collections, available to buy and she welcomes commissions.
Queen Camilla opening the exhibition 'I Am' in May 2022. (Image BBC News).
'I Am' feature in the Guardian.
Portrait of Britain exhibited nationally. This winning image featured in The Guardian.
Awards
Royal Photographic Society Associate Award 2024
RADAR Photo Ireland shortlist 2024
Winner of Portrait of Britain by British Journal of Photography & Hoxton Mini Press 2023
Winner Edition365 2023.
Royal Photographic Society International Award Shortlist 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
Exhibitions
Solo Show Royal Exchange Theatre 2024
The Science Gallery London 2024
Group Show Portrait of Britain by British Journal of Photography
Solo Show Salford Art Gallery NHS Still I Rise 2022
Solo Show Your Own Light 2022
Group Show Portrait of Humanity by BJP 2023
Solo Show Diffusion International Festival 2021
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 National Transgender Charity.
Group Show Getty Gallery London 2017
Group Show Lloyds London 2017
Group Show Blackshed 2017
Selected Press
Royal Family YouTube channel
BBC News online
The Telegraph
The Independent
Daily Mail
Woman & Home
People Magazine
MSN
Manchester Evening News
Manchester World
News and Star
Canal Street https://t.co/YzxE9oZYU2
Fyne times pogn
Pink News stunning-portrait-transgender-woman-wins-national-photography-award
MEN portrait-of-britain-manchester-winners-16822674
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
Curious? Here are two Short films.
A thoughtful Documentary by Rob Reed.
And the Waterside Production below.
