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Greg Whitmore

Original Observer photography: June

original observer: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor photographed in London for the cover feature of the New Review.
Suki Dhanda: 'I first shot Chiwetel for the Observer back in 2002, on b&w film. That image is now part of the permanent collection at the National Portrait Gallery. I'm not sure if he remembered that shoot, but it was a real pleasure to photograph him again'
Photograph: Suki Dhanda for the Observer
original observer: KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall shot at Yo Sushi in Soho in London for a Q&A in Observer Food Monthly Photograph: Phil Fisk for the Observer
original observer: Janelle Monae #2
Janelle Monae photographed at the Landmark Hotel, London for a big interview in the New Review Photograph: Suki Dhanda for the Observer
original observer: Janelle Monae #1
Janelle Monae photographed for a big interview in the New Review.
Suki Dhanda: 'We set up a mini studio in the Landmark Hotel, where Janelle was staying. I haven't met such a seriously focused musician before; she does not do small talk. From when the shoot started right through to the end she was doing her thing, suddenly going from straight faced to really playing in front of the camera. Total pro!'
Photograph: Suki Dhanda for the Observer
original observer: Fashion
To celebrate London Collections: Men, Observer fashion picked 12 current looks from their favourite British designers. This one is by Lou Dalton. To see the whole selection, click here Photograph: Elliott Morgan for the Observer
original observer: Summer Fashion
Summer essentials fashion shoot for the Observer Magazine. For more of this summer's key looks; embroidered cheesecloth, ethnic prints, neon sweatshirts, statement jewellery and halterneck bikinis; click here Photograph: Kevin Foord for the Observer
original observer: Viv Groskop
Journalist, writer and comedian, Viv Groskop, photographed at the Komedia Club in Bath for a piece in the Observer Magazine relating the woes of the stand-up Photograph: Richard Saker for the Observer
original observer: Half Moon Run
Canadian band Half Moon Run photographed for a Q&A in the Observer Magazine Photograph: Katherine Rose for the Observer
original observer: Gizzi Erskine
Gizzi Erskine, food writer and chef, photographed in Victoria Park, London, taste tested picnic foodsfor Observer Food Monthly.
Hair and Makeup: Lily Keys using Mac Pro. Props: Hannah Penfold from Propped Up
Photograph: Pal Hansen for the Observer
original observer: Street Feast
Model Laura Paine gives out flyers at Street Feast in Dalston, London.
For more of Alex Sturrock's photos from the event, click here
Photograph: Alex Sturrock for the Observer
original observer: Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lumley photographed at the Natural History Museum in London for the Observer Ethical Awards 2013, where she was named national campaigner of the year Photograph: Harry Borden for the Observer
original observer: Joanna Lumley
Harry Borden: "A very classy lady. This was my fourth shoot with her and probably my favourite. I took along some prints from a shoot we did in 2005 [for a book cover]. Her immediate response was how she could use them to raise money for charity. She really is that lovely…'
You can see more from Harry's shoot with Joanna Lumley on his website here
Photograph: Harry Borden for the Observer
original observer: Scroobius Pip #2
Performance poet and XFM DJ Scroobius Pip talked beards and tunes in the New Review Photograph: Antonio Olmos for the Observer
original observer: Sarah Polley #2
Canadian film-maker Sarah Polley photographed in Toronto for the Observer New Review for an interview ahead of the release of Stories We Tell – her first full-length documentary feature, which bowled over critics at Sundance and the Venice film festival and which won Canada's Film of the Year award Photograph: Christopher Wahl for the Observer
original observer: Samantha Spiro
Actor Samantha Spiro photographed at the Globe Theatre in London to accompany an interview ahead of her portrayal of Lady Macbeth Photograph: Karen Robinson for the Observer
original observer: Wildlife police force #1
Jason Larkin photographed the officers of the wildlife police force and their families for a feature on the fight against poachers in Zambia for the Observer Magazine.
Here the officers train near the entrance of the Lower Zambezi National Park, before going on an anti-poaching operation 100 miles (160km) from Lusaka
Photograph: Jason Larkin for the Observer
original observer: Wildlife police force #2
Matthies Kalounguna, a wildlife police officer, with his wife and children at their home near the Zambezi National Park in Zambia Photograph: Jason Larkin for the Observer
original observer: Wildlife police force #3
Anna Phiri, 17, at her aunt's house in Lusaka, where she now lives after her mother Esnart Paundi was killed working as a wildlife police officer.
Jason Larkin: 'This was one of those heartbreaking stories, meeting the kids of Esnart Paundi who had been split up across the country after her death, and listening to hours of interviews about how kind and strong she was. Ultimately, the children had a strength and courage that inspired me'
Photograph: Jason Larkin for the Observer
original observer: Jason Atherton
Chef Jason Atherton on The Peak overlooking Hong Kong. Writer Tim Adams and photographer Richard Saker took a tour of Atherton's global empire, which stretches from London to Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, for a feature in Observer Food Monthly
Photograph: Richard Saker for the Observer
original observer: Curtis Sittenfeld
Author Curtis Sittenfeld photographed in Covent Garden, London to accompany an interview in the New Review Photograph: Katherine Rose for the Observer
original observer: Mark Rylance
Artistic director, writer and performer Mark Rylance, photographed in the bar at Rada in London, talked to the Observer New Review about his upcoming work, acting in Twelfth Night, directing Much Ado About Nothing – and much more Photograph: Andy Hall for the Observer
original observer: Jade Jones
Jade Jones represented Team GB at the 2012 Olympics, winning Britain's first taekwondo gold medal, in the women's 57kg category.
Jade, photographed at the Ten Acres Lane Sports Centre in Manchester, talked to the New Review about life over the last year
Photograph: Richard Saker for the Observer
original observer: Ed McKeever
Ed McKeever represented Team GB at the 2012 Olympics, where he sprinted to gold in the K1 200m single kayak.
Ed, photographed at Dorney Lake near Windsor in England, spoke to the New Review about his life since the games
Photograph: Suki Dhanda for the Observer
original observer: Hannah Cockroft
Hannah Cockroft represented Great Britain at the 2012 London Paralympics, where she won gold in the 100 and 200m T34 class.
Hannah, photographed near her home in Halifax, Yorkshire, spoke to the New Review about her life since the games
Photograph: Richard Saker for the Observer
original observer: Florence Knight
Head chef at Polpo, about to publish her first book – at 26, Florence Knight is cooking's next big thing.
Florence wast shot at Holborn Studio in London for a piece in Observer Food Monthly. Hair and makeup by Juliana Sergot. Styling by Fran Mullin. Dress from William Vintage
Florence Knight: 'Any ideas Phil?'
Phil Fisk: 'A chef has ingredients... in a cupboard. Chef + ingredients + cupboard = Cover!'
Photograph: Phil Fisk for the Observer
original observer: Florence Knight
Head chef at Polpo, about to publish her first book – at 26, Florence Knight is cooking's next big thing.
Florence wast shot at Holborn Studio in London for a piece in Observer Food Monthly. Hair and makeup by Juliana Sergot. Styling by Fran Mullin
Photograph: Phil Fisk for the Observer
original observer: Alex Winehouse
Alex Winehouse photographed with his sister Amy's guitar at the Jewish Museum in Camden, London. Alex was interviewed by the Observer Magazine about life with his sister ahead of 'Amy Winehouse: a Family Portrait', an exhibition at the Jewish Museum Photograph: Sophia Evans for the Observer
original observer: Jessie Ware
Ahead of her Glastonbury slot, Jessie Ware was interviewed in the Observer Magazine. She was photographed at The Factory in Clapham, south London.
Fashion Editor - Jo Jones
Hair - Jennie Roberts at Stella Creative using Ojon
Makeup - Sarah Reygate at My-Management using Chanel Les Beiges and S 2013
Photograph: Sarah Dunn for the Observer
original observer: Jessie Ware
Ahead of her Glastonbury slot, Jessie Ware was interviewed in the Observer Magazine. She was photographed at The Factory in Clapham, south London.
Fashion Editor - Jo Jones
Hair - Jennie Roberts at Stella Creative using Ojon
Makeup - Sarah Reygate at My-Management using Chanel Les Beiges and S 2013
Photograph: Sarah Dunn for the Observer
original observer: Alan Titchmarsh
Alan Titchmarsh photographed in Camden, north London to accompany a Q&A in the Observer Magazine.
Suki Dhanda: 'I initially thought it might be a tricky shoot, but Titchmarsh was pretty good on direction and the location, the PR's rooftop, worked well with its garden connotation'
Photograph: Suki Dhanda for the Observer
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