Biography
Greg Funnell (b.1984) studied History and War Studies at Kings College London before going on to start a career in photography. Initially pursuing documentary and photojournalism he now works for a number of global editorial and commercial clients. He has nearly two decades of photographic experience and has worked in over 70 countries worldwide. He holds a fellowship at the Royal Geographic Society and has guest lectured at a number of UK universities and institutions. He also co-hosts a photography podcast, The Exposed Negative. He resides with his family in south London.
I’m drawn to blood, the sweat and the tears. Documenting those that live their lives on the edge is an inspiration; these people push past the everyday, challenging themselves to be something more – I feel that in photographing these elements, I might also inspire others to make their own journeys.
Studio
Coldharbour Studios hosts a variety of artists and makers and is set in south London’s Loughborough Junction; 15 minutes walking equidistant from Brixton tube station and Camberwell Green, and serviced with its own train station. Greg has been resident in Studio 33 for over a decade, using it as a desk space and shooting space away from home.
Studio 33,
Coldharbour Studios,
26-34 Southwell Road,
London,
SE5 9PG
He has been a fantastic moderator and panellist on multiple events and always goes above and beyond for our NGT Masterclasses. Greg is extremely knowledgeable, very easy to work with and a very reliable, engaging moderator – which makes my life so much easier!
I’m looking forward to working with Greg on future NGT events and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him as a moderator or panellist to future clients.
Sabera Sattar
Head of Events at National Geographic Traveller (UK)
I have been directly involved in commissioning Greg for a variety of projects in both my positions as Art Director/Design Director at GQ and ShortList. The results Greg delivers, always at least meet and more than often exceed expectations. He’s super easy and collaborative when briefing and will always go the extra mile to deliver original results.
Kevin Fay
Design Director, British GQDesign Director, British GQ
Joseph Sinclair Parker
Freelance | Creative, Art Director, Designer
Jonny Hughes
Freelance | Senior Art Director
Workshops & Talks
Outside of creating visual media Greg has been involved in creating workshops, one-to-one mentoring, guest lecturing, competition judging, panel chairing and podcasting. He has guest lectured at a number of UK universities and been tasked with mentoring and consulting private individuals. He has been on a number of judging panels for photography competitions and has chaired a number of discussions for National Geographic Traveller.