Samir Hussein is a multi-award-winning photographer and one of the most trusted and respected names in both Royal and entertainment photography.

His photography is high-end, stylish and sophisticated, yet always deeply human. He shoots with the precision and instinct that editors and publications return to, while never losing sight of something longer — that the most powerful images are those that find the human truth inside the public moment, and that the best of his work will endure long after the headlines have faded, as part of the visual record of our time.

Following in the footsteps of his father, the celebrated Royal and showbiz photographer Anwar Hussein, Samir has built on a remarkable family legacy to become one of the most sought-after photographers working across the Royal and entertainment worlds today. His image of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking through the rain in 2020 went viral and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic Royal photographs ever taken.

As an official Royal photographer, Samir travels the world alongside the British Royal Family. He has chronicled the journey of the Prince and Princess of Wales from their engagement through to their wedding and the births of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and is today one of the most widely published Royal photographers in the world. His images have been personally selected for the Royal Christmas card on two occasions — first by the then Prince of Wales, and most recently for the first Christmas card issued by King Charles III following his accession to the throne. His portrait subjects span the full breadth of public life — from King Charles to Amy Winehouse — a testament to the trust placed in him across vastly different worlds.

In entertainment, he is equally distinguished. Samir has covered Europe’s most prestigious events — including Glastonbury Festival, the Cannes Film Festival and the BAFTAs — and has worked with some of the world’s biggest music artists on tour, among them Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Adele. His image of Olivia Rodrigo was chosen as the cover of her live Glastonbury album — a mark of the calibre of artist who trusts him to define their most iconic moments.

His timeless imagery has graced the covers of the world’s leading publications, including Vanity Fair and Paris Match, as well as Royal stamps, coins and major advertising campaigns. A Nikon Ambassador and three-time Arts and Entertainment Photographer of the Year at the prestigious Picture Editors’ Awards, Samir was also named Royal Photographer of the Year on two occasions. His work is syndicated globally through Getty Images, and his clients include Buckingham Palace, Live Nation, the British Film Institute, IWC and Business of Fashion.