Sharmaarke Adan

Sharmaarke Adan was born in 1996 in Gouda, Netherlands, Sharmaarke had a passion for photography from a very young age. He pursued formal education, first at the age of 17 at Barking & Dagenham College; where he completed his diploma. He went on to graduate with a degree in Photography at University of East London.

During his early days he worked with the likes of Samuel Ross at A-Cold-Wall, shot editorial for Terra Firma Magazine and most recently SS19 Collection for Bianca Saunders that was featured exclusively in the New York Times. Sharmaarke has also shot with Little Dragon & Petite Noir.In 2020 Sharmaarke was also featured at Replica magazine Issue 8 in 2020 and 2021 Sharmaarke Adan has been featured for Twin Magazine issue 24.Sharmaarke Adan has also photographed the Peak Television campaign. Sharmaarke was also part of a Multimedia exhibition showcasing & celebrating Black Joy in Football Season Zine in 2022.

Sharmaarke Adan

Profile

Experienced and innovative photographer bringing forth a true passion for capture life moments through a lens.

Committed to the ultimate satisfaction of a client , and adapt in using the most up-to- date photographic hardware and software.Bringing forth over. five years of experience working as a freelance photographer from editorials to photographing musician. Leveraging a background in commercial photography and fine art photography, and a dedicated to the world class service

Work experience

Casting Research

Nike Never Done Playing

Consultant

Art assistant for PinkPantheress - Just for Me Music video

Film director

Self published

Freelance Junior Art Director

Books/Publishing/Photography Features

Hargeisa - 2017 self published photobook (Currently available at Leiden university African studies centre)

Attended UEL from 2014-2017 holding a BA Degree with 2.1

Currently attending at Royal college of art