Jake Curtis: London-Based Interiors, Lifestyle, People & Advertising Photographer.

House and Garden / Jake Curtis Photography.

House and Garden / Jake Curtis Photography.

House and Garden / Jake Curtis Photography.

Elle Decoration UK / Jake Curtis Photography.

Elle Decoration UK / Jake Curtis Photography.

Elle Decoration UK / Jake Curtis Photography.

Jake Curtis is one of UK’s leading interiors, lifestyle, people & advertising photographers. His unique style combines a contemporary aesthetic with a certain atmospheric quality. Curtis is well known for his meticulously crafted lighting, and an attention to detail which, coupled with a timeless approach, delivers the ultimate in compelling images.

Over the course of his career, Curtis’ work has been published in the most glamorous magazines such as UK Elle Decoration, UK House & Garden, Telegraph Magazine, Elle, The Sunday Times, Financial Times, just to name a few. You know – no big deal.

We’ve asked Jake a few questions about his practice… Errr, yeah… We followed up and hang on to the dream until the last minute, but unfortunately didn’t get the answers back in time before publishing this post. Bummer, huh? Maybe next time Jake will come through with the goods. Until then, we can all satisfy ourselves with the delicious pictorial essay that follows.

UPATE – Mr Curtis comes through just hours after the post goes live. Boom! Read on for a little Q&A below. 

Elle Decoration UK / Jake Curtis Photography.

House and Garden / Jake Curtis Photography.

Heals / Jake Curtis Photography.

Anglepoise / Jake Curtis Photography.

+ When did you first decide you wanted to become a photographer?

Just after leaving school, and without any ideas of what I wanted to be, I somehow managed to get the last available place on a Sixth Form Photography Course. It seemed that I had finally found my calling! I spent all my time in the darkroom and fell in love with photography.

+ What are you seeking to portray in your work?

I always want to create a mood and atmosphere, I tend to look for a sense of calmness and serenity. I am a sucker for lovely graphic compositions and just beautiful light.

+ Who or what are some of your influences?

I am heavily influenced by design whether it is an interior space or an amazing piece of furniture or an object, I am very happy if I get to shoot something beautiful and considered.
I have always had a passion for portraiture and love the work of Arnold Newman – I think he was my first photographic inspiration.

+ What has been your career highlight?

I feel incredibly lucky to be able to take pictures for a living, and this in turn creates quite a few highlights throughout the years. I suppose I would say that when I get to travel to interesting places with my camera. On one job that I was shooting in Rio in Brazil – somehow I ended up becoming part of a samba school and taking part in the biggest carnival in the world… that was fun : )

+ Three things every photographer needs…

Passion.
A hard work ethic.
A lust for showing the world how you see things.

Ilse Crawford / On Office / Jake Curtis Photography.

Amy River / Hole & Corner / Jake Curtis Photography.

David Shrigley / Financial Times, How To Spend / Jake Curtis Photography.

Jonathan Reed / Financial Times, How To Spend / Jake Curtis Photography.

Lina Kanafani / Homes & Gardens / Jake Curtis Photography.

Bethan Laura Wood / AD Quintessence / Jake Curtis Photography.

[Images © Jake Curtis.]