Business Details
Award-Winning Documentary Photographer in London
Adrian Arbib is an award-winning documentary photographer with over three decades of experience capturing critical global issues. Specialising in human rights, environmental challenges, and cultural preservation, our work has been featured in leading UK and international publications. Collaborating with the BBC and contributing to impactful visual storytelling, we have documented stories from Rwanda, West Papua, India, and beyond. Our commitment to ethical journalism and advocacy is underscored by recognition from institutions like the Royal Geographical Society.With a focus on underrepresented communities and environmental justice, we provide compelling visual narratives that inform and inspire action. Our technical expertise, including the use of specialist equipment for projects like the Bialowieza Forest series, ensures high-quality, authentic documentation. We adhere to strict data protection standards, ensuring client confidentiality and compliance with UK and EU regulations. Through exhibitions and multimedia projects, we continue to highlight pressing global narratives with integrity and depth.
Services
Documentary Photography
Human Rights Coverage
Environmental Storytelling
Cultural Preservation Projects
Multimedia Production
Highlights and features
- Documented human rights issues in 20+ countries over 30 years
- Award-winning work featured in major UK and international publications
- Collaborated with BBC on documentary series and books
- Specialist in sensitive access to indigenous and marginalised communities
- Committed to ethical reporting and environmental advocacy
Associations and certifications
- Royal Geographical Society's Cherry Kearton Medal
Services
Documentary Photography
Specialist documentary photography capturing human rights issues, environmental challenges, and cultural narratives. Utilising high-resolution film and digital equipment for impactful visual documentation. Projects include coverage of the Ogoni protests in Nigeria and San bushmen communities in Namibia.
Environmental Storytelling
Visual documentation of environmental issues including deforestation, GM crops, and oil pollution. Projects combine stills and multimedia to highlight ecological concerns. Notable work includes the Bialowieza Forest series and investigations into Indian agricultural practices.
Cultural Preservation
Photographic projects focused on preserving cultural identities and traditions. Includes work with Hasidic Jewish communities in London and New York, and indigenous groups in Mongolia. Emphasises respectful access and long-term archival value.
Multimedia Production
Creation of multimedia content combining photography, interviews, and film. Projects include collaborations with the Rugby Football Foundation and Channel 4 News. Focuses on immersive storytelling for educational and advocacy purposes.
Archival Curation
Curation and digitisation of historical photographic archives. Includes work on 1989 San bushmen documentation and 1990s Rwanda conflict records. Ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of critical visual histories.
People
Adrian Arbib
Photographer & Founder
Award-winning documentary photographer with 30+ years' experience covering global human rights and environmental issues. Recipient of the Royal Geographical Society's Cherry Kearton Medal for indigenous community work.
Questions
What areas does Adrian Arbib specialise in photographically?
Adrian specialises in human rights issues, environmental challenges, and cultural documentation across 20+ countries.
Can I access high-resolution images from past projects?
Selected images from completed projects are available for editorial and educational use through our contact page.
How does the business handle data protection?
We comply with UK Data Protection Act 1988, GDPR, and other relevant regulations to protect client information.
What equipment is typically used for assignments?
Professional-grade DSLR and medium format systems, with specialist use of Fuji Velvia film for specific projects.
Are multimedia projects available for educational institutions?
Yes, we provide curated multimedia content for academic and NGO use, including documentary footage and interviews.
