WORK WITH ME

Far From is the online journal and creative studio of British photographer, writer, and creative director Nicholas Holt – working with publications, brands and NGO’s worldwide.

Based in the Peak District in the UK

Contact: hello@farfrom.co

Editorial

  • Publications I have worked with

  • Suitcase Magazine

    Vol 31
    Photography: Nicholas Holt
    Words: Nicholas Holt

  • Royal Photographic Society Journal

    Vol 164
    Photography: Nicholas holt.
    Words: Rachel Segal Hamilton

  • JRNY Magazine

    Issue 6
    Photography: Nicholas Holt
    Words: Nicholas Holt

  • Bradt Travel Club Magazine

    September 2022
    Photography: Nicholas Holt
    Words: Nicholas Holt

Creative Offering

  • Photography

    I shoot evocative imagery that tells a story and adds nuance, detail, depth and emotion to the written word.

    I hold an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from LCC.

    My work has been recognised by the Sony World Photography Awards, The Royal Photographic Society and Arles Open Walls.

    I have many years of experience art directing commercial photoshoots worldwide. This gives me the versatility to operate in any environment: whether shooting a luxury hotel in Lombok or on assignment in Senegal.

    Travel portfolio
    Environmental portfolio

  • Writing / copywriting

    Far From is the place where I can develop my voice.

    I also love to write for magazines such as SUITCASE Magazine, Bradt Travel Club Magazine, and Fujilove Magazine. If you are an Editor and have an idea for an article, please get in touch.

    I have years of experience creating marketing, conceptual, and SEO-optimised copy for some of the world’s leading brands – balancing creativity with commercial demands.

    Great content and strong copywriting are vital for any brand. I can help capture attention and keep people engaged with researched, accurate copy and branded content.

  • Creative direction & content creation

    A creative director with two decades of experience working in leading communications agencies in London and Manchester. Creating campaigns and content – across all media channels – for some of the world’s leading consumer brands and startups.

    I have strong conceptual, storytelling, art direction and design skills and can create work that cuts through the noise.

    I hold a BA(Hons) in Graphic Design from Camberwell School of Art.

    Creative direction portfolio

  • Brand Partnerships / Collaborations

    Far From is a fresh voice that speaks to fast growing market of nature–driven travellers.

    I am interested in collaborations or partnerships with like–minded organisations and brands.

    Have you got a destination, retreat, or adventure tour that discerning travellers should know about? I am happy to visit, take photographs, moving image, and write honestly about my experience.

    I also love to work with NGO’s on environmental and community initiatives.

Commercial

  • Selected brands I have worked with

  • SOS Sahel

    Africa Days Campaign
    Photography–Senegal

  • Norevo

    The Journey of Gum Acaia
    Photography–Sudan

  • Land Rover

    Corporate Sales branding
    Consumer Press Advertisement
    Concept and copywriting

  • Great Rail Journeys

    Brochure and press advertisement
    Art Direction, copywriting, copyediting

  • Welcome Cottages

    Brand identity
    Art direction/copywriting

  • Jet2 Holidays

    Branding/Design

Nice things people have said

“We have been truly blessed working with Nick. Nick’s engagement for the job from the very start to the final set of pictures has been outstanding. He has been very open for our ideas and has put our product is the best of lights.  His vision for situations and settings, playing with light and the people delivered wonderful results. Although we had limited time, Nick created a wonderful atmosphere, it almost felt relaxing working with him. Thank you for your flexibility on spending some extra time with us”

Julia Janocha, Marketing Manager, Norevo

“Nick's brain doesn't work the same way as most brains. Nick's brain questions things and challenges the norm. His brain pushes boundaries and doesn't accept mediocrity. Quite simply, Nick has the most creative brain I've ever come across”

Steve White, Managing Director, RedC Marketing

“Nicholas really pushes boundaries when it comes to photography – he captures the ordinary and makes it extraordinary. We were honoured to feature his images and stories in Bradt’s digital magazine, The Travel Club, and can’t wait to see more of his work once travel is back on the cards again”

Laura Pidgley, Project Manager and Digital Content Editor, Bradt Guides

Awards & Recognitions

Art for the Environment Exhibition–Groundwork Gallery 2024

Artist in Residence Montello Foundation 2024

Sony World Photography Awards–Landscape 2023

PA/Royal Photographic Society–Environmental Bursary 2023

UAL AER JOYA arte + ecologia–artist in residence, Spain 2022

Winner–Genesis Imaging Postgraduate Bursary Award, 2022

‘Growth’ Exhibition, Arles Open Walls– France 2020

IPA Awards–Highly Commended, 2019

Qualifications

MA in Photojournalism & Documentary Photography with Distinction, LCC, UAL

BA(Hons) Graphic Design, Camberwell School of Art, UAL

Groups & Collectives

Founding member of Collective 454, a group of environmentally-focused photographers.

A member of the Groundwork Gallery artists network