I’m a London-based photographer with over a decade of experience capturing real moments in real environments.
My work is rooted in authenticity, I specialise in unposed, honest photography that reflects the energy, character, and story of each subject. Whether I’m covering a corporate event, a theatre performance, your workplace, or a community workshop, my goal is always the same: to create images that feel natural, engaging, and true to life.
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a wide range of brilliant organisations including the V&A, National Theatre, Create London, Bouygues UK, Barking Riverside, Patrizia UK, Broadway Theatre, Studio 3 Arts, and many others.
When I’m not behind the lens, I also facilitate beginner-friendly street photography workshops, designed to help people see the world a little differently and grow in confidence with their camera.
I also run relaxed, natural portrait sessions—either in my studio or on location—and you can view that work at www.jimmyleeportraits.com.
If you're looking for a photographer with a documentary eye, a collaborative approach, and a love for creative environments, I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a message via the contact form, I’m always happy to chat.
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Miriam Nelken senior Relationship manager Arts Council England/ Producer and researcher
Jimmy is an incredible photographer with a finely honed ability to quickly spot and capture extraordinary moments in everyday scenes and the subtle but wonderful details that pass most of us by. Equally at home in portraiture, event and street photography, Jimmy’s images have a unique and fresh angle, often with a gentle sideways humour, and always with a warmth, kindness and humanity which enables the viewer to immediately feel an emotional connection. Jimmy always delivers over and above the brief and is a joy to work with - reliable, thoughtful, flexible and highly creative. I’m happy to recommend him in the highest terms.
Kate Turner M.D at Faust P.R
I've had the pleasure of working with Jimmy for nearly 10 years, and he is just brilliant. He's equally comfortable doing commercial and corporate work as he is delivering creative shots, and makes all his subjects feel totally at ease. Give Jimmy a brief and leave him to it - he'll deliver! I would 100% recommend working with Jimmy.
Liza Vallance Deputy Director of learning programmes National Theatre
Jimmy is an exceptional photographer. He manages to combine visionary artistic flair with an eye for capturing the moments that others would miss.He's excellent to work with - he asks the right questions, works to deadlines and budgets and interprets a brief with originality and creativity.
I love working with Jimmy. I know I'll get brilliant photos and have a really enjoyable professional experience.