About
Hello. I’m a portrait, lifestyle and cycling photographer based in Bristol.
Having always ridden bikes, I’ve naturally progressed into cycling photography and regularly work with cycle brands, publications and organisations. My focus is on the human side of the sport, with a strong interest in cycling’s many sub-cultures, particularly long distance.
Creating personal work is key to my practice, it provides valuable time for exploring new ideas and themes. My photography has been exhibited internationally and won numerous awards, including the 2023 Global Sino Awards for a study into pre-pandemic Wuhan.
Working creatively on projects has a big influence on my style and approach towards commercial commissions.
Awards
BJP Portrait of Britain Award | Shortlist 2023
Global SinoPhoto Awards | Betser Prize Winner 2023
Global SinoPhoto Awards | Environmental Category Winner 2023
Royal Photographic Society International Photography Award | Shortlist 2022
Neutral Density Awards, Editorial/Sports | Honourable Mention 2022
Lens Culture Visual Storytelling Awards | Finalist 2019
Neutral Density Awards, Editorial/Daily Life | Silver Medal 2019
International Photography Awards | Honourable Mention 2019
Kuala Lumpar International Photography Awards | Finalist 2018
Royal Photographic Society International Photography Award | Finalist 2018
British Photography Awards | Shortlist 2018
Prix De La Photographie Paris | Honourable Mention 2018
Foto Filmic 18 | Shortlist 2018
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the year | Shortlist 2018
Neutral Density Awards, Culture/Travel | Honourable Mention 2017
Neutral Density Awards, People/Portrait | Honourable Mention 2017
Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize | Shortlist 2016
Tokyo International Photo Awards. Fine Art Landscape | Honourable Mention 2016
International Photography Awards. People/Portrait | Honourable Mention 2016
International Photography Awards. People/Culture | Honourable Mention 2016
Moscow MIFA Photography Awards. People, Portrait | Honourable Mention 2016
Exhibitions
Global SinoPhoto Awards Exhibition | Fujifilm House of Photography London 2023
A Generous Space - The Artist Support Pledge | Hastings Contemporary 2021
The Summer Auction | Candid Arts Trust. London 2019
Bristol Refugee Festival. Solo Exhibition | Bristol City Hall 2019
Royal Photographic Society IPE161 | Touring Exhibition 2019
KLPA Portrait Photography Exhibition | WHITEBOX Gallery Kuala Lumpur 2018
Analogue Portrait Project | Month of Photography Los Angeles 2016
Bartcelona Gallery | Portraiture Group Exhibition. Belgrade 2016
Royal West of England Academy | Autumn Exhibition 2016
Royal West of England Academy | Autumn Exhibition 2013
September 2 & A Few Group Show | Jerez de la Frontera. Spain 2012
Royal West of England Academy | Autumn Exhibition 2012
Royal West of England Academy | Group Photography Exhibition 2011
Press
Good Sport Magazine | Ghosts of the Col Du Tourmalet
Cyclist Magazine | Paris Brest Paris
Cyclist Magazine | Moonrakers and Sunseekers
It's Nice That | Moonrakers and Sunseekers
Dropped Magazine | The Randonneurs Photo Essay
All Cities are Beautiful | Wuhan
It's Nice That | Lockdown in Pictures
Good Sport Magazine | Don't be a Dick
Endless Perfect Circles | Book Cover Photography
Anywhere Blvd | Wuhan & Morocco Interview
It's Nice That | A Walk Through Wuhan Feature
Photography of China | A Walk Through Wuhan
Collateral Magazine Italy | A Walk Through Wuhan
JOIA Magazine Chile | A Walk Through Wuhan
Gobe Lens Products | A Walk Through Wuhan
Incandescent Zine Issue 11 | TransAmerica
Good Sport Magazine | Weston Beach Race
Hashtag Photography Magazine | Weston Beach Race
Clients
Cyclist Magazine / Dropped Magazine / Kostüme / Carradice / Orange Bikes / The Telegraph / Wallpaper Magazine / Circus Journal / Conquista / Boneshaker Magazine / The Wildlife Trusts / E.ON / Essential Trading Co-Operative / Hendzel Design / Eroica Britannia / TransAtlantic Way / GBDURO
All images © Fergus Coyle