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.

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

Features

2025

PhMuseum featured project

Awards & recognition

2024

Selected to attend the Chico Review (USA)  

2024

Fresh Eyes International Talent selection (NL)

Selected clients

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