Portrait of Britain 2025 winner

The British Journal of Photography and the winning portrait of Mary and Terry, Leeds.

I’m so honoured to announce that my photograph of ‘Mary and Terry, sharing a kiss’ has been selected as one of 100 winning Portrait of Britain 2025 images by the British Journal of Photography, celebrating the diverse and resilient spirit of the nation.

This means that, as well as being featured in the Portrait of Britain vol. 7 book, this winning image will also be exhibited nationally.

For the next month (until 2 February 2025), digital screens on high streets, in shopping malls and transport hubs will be transformed into a nationwide portrait gallery by displaying the winning portraits that reflect the rich and diverse heritage of modern Britain.

Every year since 2016, British Journal of Photography has partnered with JCDecaux UK to bring Portrait of Britain to digital screens UK-wide. This is the UK's biggest annual photography exhibition, reminding audiences of the extraordinary strength we share and the beauty found in every person’s story.

The winning image

This image was made to mark Mary and Terry’s ten years of marriage together, taken back in February 2024, the photographs were a gift from Terry (a keen photographer himself) for his wife. Mary told me she would like to display the photographs in Terry’s whiskey cabinet so that he can look at them everyday, as a reminder of their love. It was such a delight to witness and capture their story, I can’t express how much I love this image and how pleased I am to see this moment recognised in such a prestigious award.

Mary and Terry, sharing a kiss.

February 2024

Look out!

I’d love to know where this image pops up so if you spot it up and down the country, please send any pictures if you can, Mary and Terry will be thrilled to see where the exhibition takes them!

About Portrait of Britain

Portrait of Britain is an annual photography award run by the British Journal of Photography, capturing the essence of the UK through portraiture, elevating voices from marginalised communities, and celebrating the resilience of a united, diverse nation. The full collection of 200 shortlisted portraits is featured in the Portrait of Britain Vol. 7 photo book which can be purchased from the British Journal of Photography website (see link below).

Many many thanks

So much thanks to Mary and Terry for trusting me to capture their precious time, and to everyone who has supported me, listened to me go on and on (and on) about photography, and allowed me into their world to capture the time of their lives, I’m forever grateful.

Special thanks to The British Journal of Photography and this years judges;

Mick Moore (CEO and creative director of the British Journal of Photography)

Tom Booth Woodger (Publisher, Bluecoat Press)

Caroline Hunter (Picture editor, The Guardian)

Jermaine Francis (Photographer and curator)

Ashleigh Kane (Editor, Dazed)

Sian Davey (Photographer)

Louise Pearson (Curator, National Galleries of Scotland)

Deirdre Robb (Director, Belfast Exposed)

Announcement on Digital Camera World, 6 January 2025.

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Portrait of Britain winners gallery 2025

Have a look at all the incredible winners photographs here

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Portrait of Britain Volume 7

The dedicated Portrait of Britain book can be purchased here

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About Nic Shuttleworth Photography

I photograph people of all ages and walks of life with a documentary approach, I’m passionate about telling real stories full of warmth and personality and strive to make photographs that matter.

If you are interested in learning more about my work please get in touch to discuss your requirements, i’d love to hear from you!

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