The Brixton Windmill
Nyla Sammons Nyla Sammons

The Brixton Windmill

Tucked away at the end of Blenheim Gardens lies one of London’s most charming hidden gems - the Brixton Windmill. A rare survivor of Lambeth’s milling past (there were once twelve windmills in the borough). I visited the mill, to learn more about the history and the current workings along with meeting and photographing the incredible volunteers.

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Photos for the HubbleHQ Tube Adverts
Nyla Sammons Nyla Sammons

Photos for the HubbleHQ Tube Adverts

In August 2022, I got to work with Hubble HQ to create photos for their new tube campaign to show how companies would want to use the workspace in a world that’s increasingly adopting hybrid and flexible working.

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Portrait of Britain 2020 Winner
Nyla Sammons Nyla Sammons

Portrait of Britain 2020 Winner

Absolutely delighted to be one of the winners of Portrait of Britain 2020. My photo of Emma Kirk Odunubi was chosen, a photo from my Tough Women in Sport and Adventure portrait series

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Walkers of The Horniman at Lockdown
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Walkers of The Horniman at Lockdown

During the 2020 lockdown, I frequently walked around the Horniman, to get exercise and fresh air. I was intrigued to find out what the Horniman meant to some of its lockdown visitors.

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Tough Women in Sport and Adventure
Nyla Sammons Nyla Sammons

Tough Women in Sport and Adventure

I created a portrait series of ten Tough Women in Sport and Adventure, telling the stories of strong women who have gone beyond the ordinary to push boundaries and break world records.

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CHILDREN OF HOPE
Nyla Sammons Nyla Sammons

CHILDREN OF HOPE

I traveled to Bogota in Colombia to photograph a children’s charity to document underprivileged children who have been affected by poverty, civil war and drugs.

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