About Chris O'Donovan

London-based photographer Chris explores the complex relationship between subject and photographer through his portraiture and social documentary work. His considered approach and ability to connect with those he photographs give his images a dreamy, timeless quality, while remaining honest and true. Driven by self-initiated projects, he seeks to understand the lives of his subjects in depth, portraying them with authenticity and care.

Chris’s portraits have received numerous awards, including the National Portrait Gallery’s Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, Portrait of Britain, Portrait of Humanity, and the Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition. His work has been exhibited extensively and published worldwide.

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