Adrian Houston – whose stunning images for the celebrated Mr & Mrs Smith series of travel guides helped put the brand on the map – is one of the UK’s most talented and successful photographers. Son of Scottish portrait painter Esther Craig, Adrian started his career in style, securing the coveted position of assistant to legendary photographer Michael Joseph shortly after graduating.
Early success came with his innovative portraiture work. An exceptional eye for detail, as well as his meticulous yet relaxed approach, led Adrian to win a number of high profile commissions, including the Dala Lama, Maria Carey, Luciano Pavarotti and Jim Carey. Soon he began to travel to some of the world’s most unexplored and inhospitable terrains in search of new photographic challenges.
The powerful results of this soon found their way. into everything from major advertising campaigns to leading magazine covers. Meanwhile, stunning images that resulted from Adrian witnessing the eruption of Mount Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island were used to memorable effect in one of Discovery Channel's highest-rating documentaries.
Adrian is continuing his association with Mr & Mrs Smith, having photographed UK and Ireland, European Cities, European Coast and Country and the second volume of UK and Ireland. Other projects currently include a book for famed designer Anouska Hempel and a publication on the celebrated four seasons of Kashmir, one of the world’s most beautiful and troubled lands.
His warm and atmospheric pictures have not only fired the public's imagination, but have also caught the attention of some of the world's leading hotel brands – which understand the importance of strong visual imagery as a vital part of their marketing mix. Adrian is currently working on high-profile campaigns for The Rocco Forte Collection, Jumeireah, and the London Stock Exchange.
