About Martin Wonnacott

Wonnacott was born in England. Went to school in Sawbridgeworth. Remembers playing with water tanks at age 4. Received first plastic camera in small box, age 9.

Started assisting photographers at age 17. Moved to London age 19. Discovered pubs age 19. Started own studio age 23.

Fascinated with all things shiny. Has travelled around the world on and off. Paints watercolour landscapes. Never shows watercolours to anyone. Adores Rioja.

Loves airplanes. Has shot virtually every sort of liquid form of refreshment for sale in the world.

Loves Paul Smith socks. Has a favorite local bar in NYC and pub in London. Lives in NYC when not somewhere else. Still loves playing with water tanks.

Directs with passion to inspire.

Collects robots.

AWARDS

2021

Lurzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide

International Photography Awards / 2nd Place

2020

Lurzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide

2019

Cannes Gold Lion / Print / Coca-Cola

Cannes Bronze Lion / Out of Home / Coca-Cola

Clio Gold Award / Print / Coca-Cola

Clio Silver Award / Billboard / Coca-Cola 

Lurzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide

International Photography Awards / Honorable mention

2018

D&AD Pencil / Chapel Down

2017

Clio Gold Award / Budweiser America

Clio Gold Award  / Budweiser Prohibition

D&AD Pencil / Budweiser Prohibition

Lurzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide

2016

Webby Award / Self Promotion Website Winner / Wonnacott.com

2009

Lurzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide