Biography

“As soon as I worked on my first still-life shoot, I knew it was the direction I wanted to pursue. For me, researching, collecting and arranging is a joy.”

Having spent the majority of her twenties travelling, Annette Masterman worked as a proof-reader for an English newspaper in Tokyo, managed a jewellery showroom in New York and even completed a stint working in finance in London before she finally began on the path that led to finding her professional calling – but now, neatly ensconced in her studio in Hackney, she feels that “all the travel and the different cultural experiences have really added to what I can bring to a shoot.”

Describing herself as “a bit of a magpie”, rummaging around antique markets, no matter where in the world, “has always been a passionate pastime of mine. I’m a bit of a hoarder,” she goes on, gesturing at the collection of objects which decorate the walls of her work space. “I will develop an obsession for a certain type of Victorian glass jar or tin, and then I’ll start seeing them everywhere. I love anything with a story and a bit of heritage to it.” 

Clients include

American Vogue
Belmacz
Bionda Castana
British Vogue
Burberry
De Beers
Ernest Jones
Financial Times
Forevermark
GQ
Graff
Graffiti
Harpers Bazaar
Indian Vogue
John Lewis
Levis
Liberty
Milk
Nike
Salt
Swarovski
The Telegraph
Vanity Fair
Wallpaper
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