Biography
Niamh Shergold is a British photographer, based in Devon.
She graduated from Falmouth University.. receiving a Bachelor of Arts First Class Honours degree, specialising in Photography, in July 2024.
She focuses on working with photography, as a form of visual storytelling.. choosing to commit to long-term passion projects, which are devoted to portraiture and centred around themes of connection.
Her work has a documentary meets editorial feel, as she embraces both authenticity and her unique creative vision.. to make her best images.
Ideally, she chooses to shoot on her Mamiya RB67 medium format film camera and prefers to capture her images outdoors- utilising natural light in her approach.
Niamh focuses on capturing intimate portraits- through an empathetic & gentle approach, with a sensitive & considered tone. Niamh’s subjects are always the most highly valued element within her work. Her priority is forming connections and always creating a quiet & comfortable atmosphere to collaborate in, giving her subjects the space to be vulnerable and therefore capturing honesty & authenticity in every one of her photographs.
Niamh’s photographic practice gives her a space to express her inner world and feelings, furthermore it gives her the opportunity to connect with many interesting & inspiring individuals.. who she would otherwise not get the chance to meet.
OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS
*Based in Devon, but would travel for an exciting opportunity!*
Documentary | Editorial (Portrait) Photography- shot on digital/ film, (prices would vary).
Clients
The Guardian, Saturday magazine, May 2025.
Achievements
British Journal of Photography, Portrait of Britain Vol. 7 winner 2025.
Nominated for Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award 2024.
LensCulture Portrait Awards Todays Editors’ Pick 2024.
Exhibitions
My Portrait of Britain Vol. 7 winning image titled ‘Maria & Connie’ from my project ‘Lost & Found’ was displayed on JCDecaux digital screens across the whole of the UK from January 6th to February 2nd 2025.
‘By All Means’ Exhibition with Free Range, at The Truman Brewery (Falmouth University) June 2024.
‘By All Means’ Exhibition, at Falmouth University, Penryn Campus, May 2024.
ImageNation Paris Exhibition, May 2024.
‘Melange’ Exhibition, at The Poly (Falmouth University) 2023.
Art and Design Show (Exeter College) 2021.
Education
Awarded a Bachelor of Arts First Class Honours degree, specialising in Photography, at Falmouth University, June 2024.
Awarded a Distinction in an Art and Design Extended Diploma, specialising in Photography, at Exeter College, June 2021.
Proud moment.
My Portrait of Britain success story got me some BBC coverage.. including two radio interviews, a news article and an interview with BBC Spotlight, which was aired on TV.
Proud moment.
Winner of the Portrait of Britain Vol. 7.. so my image was displayed on JCDecaux digital screens across the whole of the UK from January 6th to February 2nd 2025.
Proud moment.
Shortlisted for the Portrait of Britain with the British Journal of Photography in November 2024.. so my image titled ‘Maria & Connie’ from my project ‘Lost & Found’ was published in the Vol. 7 book with Bluecoat Press.
Proud moment.
Graduated from Falmouth University and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts First Class Honours degree, specialising in Photography, in July 2024.
Proud moment.
Exhibited my project ‘Lost & Found’ with ‘By All Means’, alongside Falmouth University, for Free Range, at The Truman Brewery, in London, June 2024.
It was a wonderful experience which resulted in me getting chosen across all the exhibiting university, as one of four graduate students to be interviewed for Free Range.
Free Range interview: video shot and edited by @jimmyroyedunne, at @hometimestudios, with assistant producer @visualsbyjvs (all on instagram).
