Russ O'Connell

Russ O'Connell is the Picture Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine, a position he has held since June 2015.2 He is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in the photographic and magazine publishing industry.24

O'Connell studied photography at the University of Plymouth, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and also completed a BTEC ND in Graphic Design: Photography at the University of the Arts London.2 His career in photo editing began after realizing he preferred looking at photographs rather than taking them.3

Throughout his career, O'Connell has worked for several high-profile publications in the UK:

• Picture Director at Heat Magazine (2003-2008)
• Picture Director at Q Magazine (2008-2014)
• Photographic Director at British GQ (2014-2015)
• Picture Editor at The Sunday Times Magazine (2015-present)2

In his role, O'Connell is responsible for all photography in the magazine, including production and art direction of cover shoots, commissioning reportage features, portraiture, and picture research.4 He has worked with some of the world's best photographers, commissioning assignments ranging from celebrity portraiture and fashion shoots to in-depth photojournalism.1

O'Connell has also served as a judge for prestigious photography competitions, including the Sony World Photography Awards.1 His expertise extends to conceptualizing shoots, producing them, and art directing to achieve the desired outcome.3