Jim Fenwick spent his early years living in Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Italy, where he saw his parents navigate unpredictable environments with a calm sense of routine. One of his earliest memories is ‘being on holiday’ and playing whilst men with guns moved through the house during the fall of Kampala.

When Jim returned to England, specifically Basingstoke, the absence of curfews and armed guards on the school bus made life feel comparably dull. He threw himself into art, initially painting aeroplanes and boxers. This passion for art led him to Winchester School of Art, where he transitioned from painting to photography, attracted by the immediacy of the medium. He went on to specialise in Fine Art Photography at Bournemouth.

Jim’s photography explores people and communities, seeking universal human connections. Often drawn to difficult circumstances, he searches for hope and even joy in the shadows. He believes deeply in the camera’s power to unlock others’ lives and adheres to the principle that respecting people and places earns respect in return.

In 2024, Jim was 2nd place in the Sony World Photography Awards with his series ‘Wildfires of Palermo’, shown at London’s Somerset House, was shortlisted in the Portrait of Britain, exhibited at Fotofestival Lenzburg, was a two-time AOP finalist, and showcased his work at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography.