About the Photographer
Sallys photography practice is rooted in a documentary approach, centering on the intersections of human rights, environmental degradation, and the often unseen costs of industrial and developmental systems. Focusing on communities living on the periphery-geographically, economically, and politically-whose lives are shaped by structural neglect and ecological harm. In 2024, her series Broken Machinery was shortlisted for the International Photography Exhibition 166, and my portrait of Hope progressed to the second round of judging for the Taylor Wessing Prize. In2023, Image of Ada was selected as one of the 100 winning portraits for the BJP'’s Portrait of Britain.
Previous recognitions include selection in the BJP’s Decade of Change (2021) with exhibitions in Hong Kong and NewYork, as well as being shortlisted for Portrait of Britain in 2020. My work has also been exhibited in group shows acrossthe UK and participation in festivals such as Cortona On The Move and Addis Foto Festival.
Her photographs have been featured by the NY Times, The Independent, Lenscratch, and Invisible Britain amongothers. Her development has been shaped by mentorships and masterclasses with Michael O' Snyder, Magnum Photos (JimGoldberg, Alessandro Sanguinetti).
While companies often focus on policy or profit, my work turns toward the people and places most affected
Proposed Project
"What the River Carries" explores the hidden cost of intensive poultry farming in the Wye Valley. Once clear and biodiverse, the River Wye now suffers from algal blooms, sludge, and wildlife loss - fueled by phosphorus-rich chicken waste. Residents speak of overpowering odours, constant noise, and a river no longer safe to swim in.
This project documents their experiences alongside the voices of farm workers, combining portraiture, interviews, sound, and river imagery. It asks: what is the real cost of cheap meat - and what is the silent toll it takes on land, water, and life.
