About
Holly McCandless-Desmond crafts bold, vibrant campaigns with a modern analogue feel. Known for her technical mastery of light, her distinct style brings a fresh, playful perspective to fashion and sports.
Holly's collaborations span from sports icons like F1's Charles Leclerc and footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold to musical artists including The Weeknd, Ateez, and Perrie Edwards.
Her commercial portfolio features GUESS, Converse, and H&M, alongside editorial covers for The Telegraph, Complex, and Crack Magazine.
Named 'Most Promising Photographer' at Creative Circles 2024, Holly's educational content has built a 100K+ social following and partnerships with Nikon, The Tate, and Polaroid.
Based between London and New York, she works worldwide on projects celebrating energy, boldness, and nostalgia.
Representation & Contact
For Editorial & Commercial:
Represented by Dust Bunnies Agency
Bobbie Notcutt, Head Agent bobbie@dustbunniesagency.com
For Anything Else:
Holly McCandless-Desmond, holly@hmdfilm.com
Francesca Albarosa, Creative Assistant francesca@hmdfilm.com
Selected Clients
Adidas, BBC, Complex, Converse, Crack, Disney, Dr Martens, Ferrari, Fila, GUESS, H&M, New Balance, Nike, Notion, Puma, Redbull, Rollacoaster, Sony, TANK, The Telegraph, Versus, Wonderland
Awards
Winner of the Creative Circle 'Most Promising Photographer' Award 2024
Take More Photos - Photographer of The Year 2024
New Wave Top 50 Creatives - Shortlisted
Karma Mag - Best Portrait Photographer of 2024