Sarah M. Lee

Last updated: February 15, 2019
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Photo: Sarah and her assistent Agne.

Sarah studied English Literature at University College London (UCL) in the late 1990s and used the time not spent in libraries to train herself as a photographer.
She was offered a freelance position at the Guardian in 2000, and has continued to work for the Guardian and Observer ever since. Lee specialises in portraiture, features and the Arts but is interested in all photography that focuses on people, and our shared human experience.
She lives in London with her husband and their dog.

Website: https://www.sarahmlee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahmlee47/
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Photo: Sarah and her assistent Agne.

Publications

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STORIES | May 22, 2023

Two-Hour Party People

Sarah M. Lee

The exhibition ‘Tender are the Nighthawks’ with works by Leica photographer Sarah M. Lee is on view at London’s Aperture Gallery until June 10, 2023.

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STORIES | February 15, 2019

Inside London’s film night of the year

Sarah M. Lee

Every year the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) are presented in London. For the past five years, Sarah M. Lee has been the Baftas' backstage photographer when the stars of the international film world are honoured in London in the run-up to the Oscars.

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STORIES | February 24, 2018

Tender are the Nighthawks

Sarah M. Lee

Sarah Lee has been working on this portrait series for over a year, more recently using a Leica CL. You can see further pictures in the portfolio of her work that appeared on February 23 in LFI 2/2018.

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STORIES | June 26, 2017

In the shadow of Grenfell Tower

Sarah M. Lee

"These photos were taken during Midsummer’s night. In 2017 it was also a month that saw a tremendous amount of uncertainty in the city: unexpected election results, a Brexit situation that no one seems clear about, and the tragic fire in West London that claimed 79 lives."

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STORIES | October 5, 2016

Go West!

Sarah M. Lee

Sweat, suntan lotion and a flash: Sarah Lee photographed sun worshippers on the beaches of California. A Brit on the trail of the American Way of Life.

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STORIES | October 12, 2015

Behind the curtain

Sarah M. Lee

TV stars taking selfies in the auditorium or backstage during final preparations: Leica photographer Sarah M. Lee documented the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards.

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STORIES | May 6, 2015

Sidewalk America

Sarah M. Lee

Quiet moments in a big city setting, small details, a special type of lighting: Sarah Lee turned urban landscapes into theatre stages where her project, Sidewalk America, was being performed.

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