Willie Franklin is a photographer based in London, UK. His poetic and surreal images explore the collisions between our built and natural environments.
Influenced by his California upbringing and background in design, Willie’s work examines and interrogates how ecology and technology intersect with everyday life.
Willie recently completed his MA Photography from UWE Bristol. He is available for commissions and collaborations.
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Education
2025
MA Photography (Distinction), University of the West of England, Bristol
2014
Bachelor of Design (Honors), University of Washington, Seattle
Upcoming exhibitions
2025
PEP Parallel Realities at Kommunale Galerie Berlin (GE)
2025
On Being, Bristol (UK)
Selected group exhibitions
2024
GUP Fresh Eyes at Haute Photographie in Amsterdam (NL)
Publications
2025
British Journal of Photography, March issue, featured project
2024
Fresh Eyes International Talents vol. 2, published by GUP
2024
Der Greif issue 17, curated by Torbjørn Rødland
Features
2025
PhMuseum featured project
Awards & recognition
2024
Selected to attend the Chico Review (USA)
2024
Fresh Eyes International Talent selection (NL)
Selected clients
Portal, Resting Reef, Agemo, RCA, Kino
Copyright Willie Franklin 2025