Rory Langdon-Down's Transition from Cinematography to Photography Explored in BJP Feature

British Journal of Photography, in collaboration with MPB, profiles photographer Rory Langdon-Down. Originally trained in broadcast journalism in Leeds, he shifted to cinematography in 2013, becoming a director of photography. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he initiated a daily portrait project, leading to a self-published book and coverage by The Guardian. His work focuses on human connection, with a signature style emphasizing joy. Langdon-Down volunteers with Fair Shot and consults for the Down's Syndrome Association, influenced by his ancestor Dr. John Langdon Down. His photographs have been featured in the Portrait of Britain exhibition and the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery in 2025. He primarily uses Fujifilm equipment purchased from MPB, balancing still photography with motion work.