With an extensive portfolio of work celebrating identity, gender, heritage, and the fluid spaces in between as he captures moments that feel emotionally charged but never forced, Ira is a Filipino-British photographer based in London who tells visual stories through vibrant, intimate, and culturally resonant images. Iras clients include Meta, Harrods, Accor Hotels, Disney, Connolly England, Revlon, OnePlus+, and ELLE UK. In 2023, he was a finalist at the British Photography Awards, and more recently, shortlisted for the Taylor-Wessing Portrait Prize 2025. Whether drawing out story and expression from a subject or quietly observing real-life scenes unfold, he leans into genuine connection, expressive styling, and the nuances of light to create work that feels both grounded and expansive.

What Clients Say

18+

Years of extensive experience in designing digital products.

250+

Successful projects delivered for big clients.

100%

Proudly in-house and independent design studio.

20+

International awards from from industry leaders.

Based in leafy West London and lucky enough to have worked everywhere from the white sand beaches of the Philippines to the sprawling concrete jungle of New York City, I bring a unique global perspective to my work. I could live off of crispy chicken katsu curry, I have reached level 44 on Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and there is nothing I enjoy more than shooting with analogue cameras. I live with my life partner, Ryan, and our 7-year-old chihuahua, Momo, who is my photography mascot and the cutest doggo youll ever meet.

Awards & recognitions


Taylor-Wessing Portrait Prize

Shortlisted

2025


British Photography Awards

Shortlisted (Fashion, Self-Portrait)

2023


M&C Saatchi

GREAT Photography Competition

2022


Assocation of Photographers UK

BAME Exhibition (Featured)

2020


Major Players

Freelancer of the Year (Runner-Up)

2020

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