We are delighted to announce the 200 shortlisted images of this year’s Portrait of Britain – from photographs shining a light on the political and social pressures of our time to those that illustrate intimate personal stories. ⁠ ⁠ Alongside the many events that have defined 2022 – the outbreak of war, record-high inflation, soaring temperatures, and the death of the Queen, to name a few – these images collectively recognise the diversity of a changing nation. ⁠ ⁠ The 200 shortlisted images are featured in a hardback book by @hoxtonminipress, available for purchase on the thebjpshop.com ⁠ ⁠ Explore this year’s shortlist in our link in bio.⁠ ⁠ In order of appearance: ⁠ ⁠ © Simon Murphy (@smurph77), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Kristina Varaksina (@kristinavaraksina), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Michael Wharley (@michaelwharley), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Fatbardha Salihu (@shotsbyfatbardha), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © David Vintiner (@david_vintiner), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Daniel Keys (@danielkeysphotography), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Iggy Pardo (@iggy.pardo), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Ryan Thomas (@ryanthomas.photography), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Alex Robertson (@alexander__robertson), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ © Phil Hill (@philhillphoto), Portrait of Britain Vol.5 Shortlist.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PortraitOfBritain #portraiture #photographyaward ⁠