“Striking and important.”
Nearfield Magazine
Nearfield Magazine
I’m Jamie Bellinger, an independent documentary photographer based in south-west England. My work focuses on protest, activism and social justice issues — most notably extensive documentation of climate activism in Britain since 2019, political and civil liberties campaigning, and anti-war demonstrations.
I began photographing protests in around 2011, with demonstrations by the far-right ‘EDL’ and left-wing counter-demos in Cambridge. I have no formal training or education in photography, and have been self-taught (and inspired by others) ever since. Since the dawn of Extinction Rebellion in 2019, climate protest has been a major focus of my work.
In 2023, I was selected by the British Photography Awards jury as Documentary Photographer of the Year, for this image of a Just Stop Oil protest in London.
Awards + Recognition
British Photography Awards 2023
Jury’s Selection Overall Winner (Documentary)
Winning image
British Photography Awards 2024
People’s Choice Award (Documentary)
Winning image
World Press Photo 2025
Regional Jury 2nd Round Selection
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