Hugh Hastings is widely recognised in the industry as the busiest and most-published full-time photojournalist currently working in Cornwall, with consistent global media exposure of his work as one of the leading freelance editorial Stringers for Getty Images UK covering News, Entertainment, and Royal Rota work.
He is also the Photographer in Residence at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro, and a specialist in documenting location projects with a BTS (behind-the-scenes) angle, such as his ongoing projects for the Duchy of Cornwall.
Hugh became Chelsea Football Club's Official Photographer when he was just 20 years old, a post he held for for 10 years becoming the first photographer in the Football League (as it then was) to be regular granted BTS access to a Club's operations. He is still a salaried member of the Club's Comms team, providing matchday image editing and managing the digital picture Archives.
Hugh has given over 150 public presentations and workshops, he is a TEDx speaker (2018), TEDx mentor (2019), and a speaker for the ShelterBox disaster relief charity.
As a matter of principle he does not enter photographic competitions (believing photography should always be about teamwork, sharing, empathy and collaboration, not competitive behaviour) but has had work selected for exhibitions including the British Press Photographers Association Assignments exhibitions.
Contact : hugh@hughhastings.co.uk or for Chelsea FC image-related matters hugh.hastings@chelseafc.com
Recent Client Comments:
"It was such a pleasure to meet you yesterday and have you with us. Thank you so much for the beautiful photos. They truly are wonderful and you have captured some magical moments."
Sophie Mergaliyev , Mergaliyev Classical Ballet, 2024
"Some awesome shots here mate. We will make sure we get them out on social."
The Libertines, 2024
"Brilliant positioning Hugh, love it!"
Getty Images Production Co-Ordinator UK Entertainment, 2024
"I've just been looking through the photos and videos again and they are great, thank you so much."
Cornwall VSF, 2023
"These are beautiful Hugh."
Hugh Petter, Architect, 2023
"Hi Hugh, the pictures are amazing!"
DCA PR, 2023
"Wonderful shots!"
Duchy of Cornwall, 2023
"Our resident photographer Hugh Hastings has been with us throughout 2022, capturing our journey one creative images at a time. Not only is he truly talented, he is one of the nicest people we've met!"
Hall for Cornwall, 2022
"Thank you for making it all so slick. The images look superb, wonderfully smiley and relaxed."
NHS Cornwall, 2022