far from studio
Creative direction, Photography & Storytelling for Travel and Lifestyle Brands
far from reimagines the travel blog by blending practical advice with the editorial depth and immersive storytelling of a premium magazine. It's where I pour my love for discovery, creativity and storytelling.
Behind far from: I'm a creative director, photographer, and writer based in the UK. I craft compelling stories and visuals for both editorial publications and commercial travel and lifestyle brands.
Professional services & partnerships can include:
Destination Marketing – Engaging, story–driven content that showcases a destination's unique attractions and experiences.
Photography & content creation – Editorial and commercial photography for destinations and experiences.
Creative direction & branding – Strategic campaigns and visual identities that connect with your audience.
Copywriting & editorial – Engaging stories crafted for print, digital, and social.
Brand collaborations – Partnership opportunities with a growing audience of travellers
Interested in working together?
Get in touch at nickholtuntitled@gmail.com
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I’ve worked at leading agencies including Ogilvy & Mather London and Wunderman London, where I crafted communications for some of the worlds biggest brands.
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MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, University of Arts London
BA(Hons) Graphic Design, University of Arts London
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Photography: Sony World Photography Awards, Arles Open Walls, International Photography Awards
Creative & Marketing: IPA Advertising Effectiveness Awards, B2B Marketing Awards, One Show Awards, DMA Awards
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![Magazine article titled 'AD Travel' with a photo of a person walking past a colorful modern building with yellow and red walls and a green window.]()
Architectural Digest
Art Direction
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![Open magazine showing an article titled 'Yallah!' with a black-and-white photograph of a young boy walking in a desert terrain, leading a donkey loaded with supplies.]()
SUITCASE Magazine
Writing and Photography
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![an advert Incredible India featuring a scenic photo of a lake with a small boat on the water. The poster has a purple background with the question 'How do last summer's holiday snaps look now?' and the Incredible India logo and website at the bottom.]()
Incredible India
Art direction
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![Magazine cover titled "The Journey" featuring a woman in traditional Indian clothing praying at the Taj Mahal with headlines about travel destinations including Scotland, Italy, and USA.]()
Great Rail Journeys
Art direction
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![A desert landscape with sand dunes and rock formations, with two vehicles and tire tracks visible on the sand, under a clear blue sky.]()
JRNY Magazine
Photography
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![A gallery panel with the title "Remember the fallen" featuring a large photo of a desolate, wrecked landscape with scattered debris, and a smaller inset image of a swampy area. The text discusses crash sites of Royal Air Force planes in Derbyshire, with references to nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll.]()
Geographical Magazine
Photography
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![A dark green carpet with white pinstripes and a white outline of a path, with the text 'Corporate Sales' and 'The adventure starts here' on it.]()
Land Rover
Art direction and design
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![Flyer for Welcome Cottages featuring a woman and a man riding bikes on the beach, with smaller images of a cabin, a cozy living room, and a garden patio. Text highlights adventures, sightseeing, enriching, unwinding, and pricing details.]()
Welcome Cottages
Art direction and design
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![Advertisement for Eurostar travel to Paris and Brussels with an express sale ending January 14, 2013, offering fares starting at £59. The ad highlights discounts on hotel bookings and a standard fare from £159, with options to book online and social media sharing icons for Facebook and Twitter.]()
Eurostar
Creative strategy and art direction
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![Photo of a monastery complex on a hillside with green mountains in the background, titled 'Tibet's Forgotten Kingdom'.]()
Bradt Travel Club Magazine
Writing and photography
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![Travel guidebook titled 'Uniquely Greece' featuring a white building with a blue domed roof overlooking the sea.]()
Jet2 Holidays
Art direction, design, copywriting
Nice things people have said about me
"I commissioned a Sudan photo diary from Nick for the Summer 2020 print issue of SUITCASE Magazine, and asked him to write some accompanying words. It's not always a guarantee that a photographer will be as comfortable writing, but I was really impressed by Nick's words – he gave an atmospheric, characterful and thoughtful vision of the Bayuda desert."
— Oliva Squire, print editor SUITCASE Magazine (now Conde Nast Traveller)
“Nicholas really pushes boundaries when it comes to photography – he captures the ordinary and makes it extraordinary. We were honoured to feature his images and stories in Bradt’s digital magazine, The Travel Club, and can’t wait to see more of his work once travel is back on the cards again”
— Laura Pidgley, Project Manager and Digital Content Editor, Bradt Guides
“Nick's brain doesn't work the same way as most brains. Nick's brain questions things and challenges the norm. His brain pushes boundaries and doesn't accept mediocrity. Quite simply, Nick has the most creative brain I've ever come across”
— Steve White, Managing Director, RedC Marketing
“Working with Nick was an absolute pleasure and a truly inspiring experience. His open-mindedness, flexibility, and approachable nature made the entire collaboration effortless. Nick took the time to genuinely understand our vision, and the results were nothing short of breathtaking. His stunning photographs celebrate the richness of Sahelian products and the hardworking individuals behind these treasures. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner to bring our story to life.”
— Rémi Hémeryck, Executive Director of SOS SAHEL