Chris Kirby

Chris Kirby is a former documentary and editorial photographer whose work has been published and exhibited internationally. His fine art photography evolves from this background, distilling real-world observation into carefully composed, atmospheric photographs that emphasise light, form, and quiet narrative.

Working across landscape, sky, wildlife, and architectural environments, Chris creates small-run limited-edition fine art photographs with a refined, contemporary aesthetic.

Each photograph is produced as a museum-quality limited edition, printed on premium aluminium dibond or brushed aluminium to ensure longevity, tonal richness, and presence. Every artwork is framed, ready to hang.

As a statement artwork for that special wall space, these artworks offer a timeless and considered addition to homes, offices, and interiors.

Admitted to the Kingston School of Art and Design in the 1960s.
British School of Journalism: Diploma in Journalism 2000s


Experience:
Promotional and editorial photographer 1970/80s
Olympus Cameras UK "Ambassador" 1970s
Freelance editorial and documentary photographer working in South Africa 1990s
Practicing commercial photographer, studio in North Norfolk 2000s

Exhibitions: including...

Truman Gallery, London "AOP Awards"
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London "Gogos"
Mall Gallery, London "BLPA"
Klompching Gallery, New York "New Beginnings"
Maddermarket Gallery, Norwich "Soweto On the Inside"
Spazio Tetenal, Rome, Italy “Circus”
Online: Borders, Boundaries, Edges – Lens Culture
Hostry, Norwich Cathedral
Cromer Artspace, Norfolk

Awards: including...

Finalist - AOP Association of Photographers Awards, 2019
Winner - 12th Annual International Color Awards, 2019
Commendation - British Life Photography Awards 2019
Winner - Black & White Spider Awards 2019
Winner - Chromatic Photography Awards 2018
Nominee - IPA - International Photography Awards, 2018
Winner - 1st Place, Black & White Spider Awards, 2018
Winner - The Motif Collective Award - "SILHOUETTES", 2018
Nominated - People & Photojournalism - International Color Awards, 2018
Winner - Jurors' - LensCulture Exposure Awards, 2018
Honourable Mention(s) – Monochrome Awards 2017 photojournalism, people
Honourable Mention(s) – Chromatic Photography Awards, 2017
Winner – Black & Whiter Spider Awards, 2017 x2 nominations + x1 honourable mention
Nominee – Photo Essay/Feature story IPA - International Photography Awards, 2017
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