BIO
Hugh Peachey’s journey into photography began with a backpack, not a camera.
In his early twenties he travelled the world, spending two winters as a ski instructor in Canada before driving a vintage Buick convertible across America. He then moved to London, working to fund months of travel through Europe, where its architecture, galleries and culture inspired him to pursue photography.
Returning to Australia, Hugh studied at RMIT, graduating with both the Best Folio Award and the Most Likely to Succeed Award. More than twenty years later, he has become one of Australia’s leading commercial photographers, creating campaigns for many of the country’s most recognised brands.
Known for his cinematic use of light and his ability to capture authentic human moments, Hugh’s work balances technical precision with storytelling. From hyper-real advertising imagery to intimate portraits, every project is crafted with purpose.
His work has been recognised internationally, including selection in Lürzer’s Archive’s Top 200 Advertising Photographers Worldwide on five occasions, London International Photographer of the Year in 2022, and finalist in the National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Clients include Nike, Adidas, Samsung, AAMI, TAC, WorkSafe, Beyond Blue, Smiling Mind, Ford, Dulux, Tennis Australia, the AFL, RACV, Australia Post, the Australian Navy, Coopers, Foster’s and AGL.
EMAIL: hugh@hughpeachey.com
MOBILE: 0421 319 291
SYDNEY PRODUCTION: Hugh Peachey : Direct or charity@13co.io
MELBOURNE PRODUCTION: Hugh Peachey : Direct MOBILE: 0421 319 291
USA REPRESENTATION: BOUVERAT COLLECTIVE : jigisha@bouveratcollective.com
SINGAPORE: Ugly Duckling Projects