Sports & Active Lifestyle Photography across London & beyond
Where movement, resilience and storytelling meet
I’m an award-winning sports photographer based in London, working with brands, agencies and editorial clients to create powerful sports, fitness and lifestyle photography.
Sport has always been at the heart of my life. From the muddy cross-country races of my childhood to the exhilaration of the London Marathon finish line, my journey has always been guided by movement. Whether it’s the tension of test cricket or the adrenaline of a tight rugby match, I’m drawn to the emotion and energy that sport brings. Movement is more than competition for me. At times it has been medicine, helping me manage chronic illness and build resilience. That lived experience of working with the body, and the communities that grow around sport, sits at the core of my work. If you're looking to find a sports photographer in London who understands both the emotional and physical side of sport, your in the right place.
As a Sports Photographer London brands trust, I bring that personal connection to every shoot. My work focuses on capturing the spirit, movement and human stories behind sport. A big part of my mission is increasing the visibility of women’s sport. I believe a female perspective behind the camera helps shape a richer, more authentic narrative. In 2018 I was honoured with the Women’s Sport Trust Imagery of the Year award, recognising my contribution to this work.
Alongside sport, I also work as a commercial brand photographer and fitness photographer, creating authentic, movement-led imagery for campaigns, athlete portraits and active lifestyle storytelling. Based in North London, I work across the UK and internationally with brands, editorial clients and organisations looking to create powerful visual stories.
Outside of photography, life is shared with my trusty sidekick Ruby the Welsh Terrier. Between dog agility courses (I definitely need the training more than she does), exploring London’s hidden treasures, or winding down with a well-earned gin cocktail, life is rarely still.
If you're looking to find a sports photographer in London for a campaign, editorial feature or brand story, I'd love to hear about your project.
CLIENTS & PUBLICATIONS
Red Bull, Nike, ECB, World Rugby, RFU, Reebok, GB Boxing, MetroBank, Invictus Games
Editorial commissions include: Rugby Journal, Health & Fitness Magazine, Yoga Journal and The Telegraph’s Women’s Sport supplement, alongside campaign and brand work.
Hear what clients say about working together
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“I could see something special and inspiring about Karen’s images. The balance of softness & strength was an element I wanted to tap into as well as working with someone who understands movement. Every aspect of the process was incredible and we couldn’t have been happier with the images. When I saw the campaign with sporting women, I felt part of something bigger.”
Tass Arya
Read articles and reflections on sport, storytelling and women’s sport
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
Accredited Photographer — Association of Photographers (AOP)
AOP F22 WORKING GROUP - PROJECT COORDINATOR
Working collaboratively to grow the visibility and opportunity of women and non-binary commercial photographers across the industry.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2026 FINALIST, WORLD SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2025 FINALIST, AOP AWARDS - SPORT
2025 FINALIST, WORLD SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2024 RUBGY JOURNAL AWARD, SHORTLISTED
2024 FINALIST, AOP AWARDS - SPORT
2023 RUGBY JOURNAL AWARD, SHORTLISTED
2022 RUGBY JOURNAL AWARD, SHORTLISTED
2020 RUGBY JOURNAL AWARD, SHORTLISTED
2018 WINNER: WOMENS SPORT TRUST IMAGERY OF THE YEAR
2017 IPOTY: PEOPLE
2016 SPORT: SILVER AWARD: IPOTY

