Matt Mahmood-Ogston

Matt Mahmood-Ogston Portrait and Headshot Photographer based in London. Award-winning filmmaker and human rights campaigner. Founder of Naz & Matt Foundation charity.

They had the right to exist. And still, they had to fight for it.There was a time when we believed human rights were uni...
24/02/2025

They had the right to exist. And still, they had to fight for it.

There was a time when we believed human rights were universal. That progress only moved forward. That once rights were won, they couldn’t be taken away.

But then something shifted.

Now, across the US and beyond, trans and non-binary rights are under attack.

Laws are being rolled back.
Protections erased.
Lives put at risk - not because of facts, but because of fear.

Because a government that controls identity controls power.
A society that silences its most vulnerable is not free.
And a world that denies people their truth is not one built on justice.

The greatest movements in history weren’t won with silence.
They were won by people standing together.

Marsha P. Johnson and their community didn’t wait for permission.
She fought because no one else would.

Trans and non-binary people shouldn’t have to fight alone.
Because trans rights are human rights.

This isn’t about politics.
It’s about dignity.
It’s about safety.
It’s about equality.

And right now, it’s about what we choose to do next.

If you're not sure of what actions to take, follow trans organisations and support their work. Be an ally 🏳️‍⚧️


Unity in letters - A simple handmade sign captures the spirit of solidarity I witnessed throughout the protest. A protes...
24/02/2025

Unity in letters - A simple handmade sign captures the spirit of solidarity I witnessed throughout the protest.

A protest calling for protections for trans individuals to be included in the proposed ban on conversion practices.

London, UK. 2022. © Matt Mahmood-Ogston

A word that has carried thousands of voices towards equal rights. But our rights and our freedoms are now increasingly u...
24/02/2025

A word that has carried thousands of voices towards equal rights. But our rights and our freedoms are now increasingly under attack.

Together we must stand. In protest.

Protesters gather with signs opposing discrimination against Muslims during demonstrations around the 2017 Trump preside...
23/02/2025

Protesters gather with signs opposing discrimination against Muslims during demonstrations around the 2017 Trump presidential visit. A mix of ages and backgrounds united in their message.

Anti-Trump protest. London, UK. 2017.
© Matt Mahmood-Ogston

A lone female protester pauses, beneath The Women of World War II monument, Whitehall, London, UK. 2017.© Matt Mahmood-O...
23/02/2025

A lone female protester pauses, beneath The Women of World War II monument, Whitehall, London, UK. 2017.

© Matt Mahmood-Ogston

A young woman wearing a hijab holds a hand-drawn sign about respect and existence during the presidential visit protests...
23/02/2025

A young woman wearing a hijab holds a hand-drawn sign about respect and existence during the presidential visit protests. Her direct gaze captures the determination of young Londoners making their voices heard.

Anti-Trump protest. London, UK. 2017.
© Matt Mahmood-Ogston

We must keep evil out of our country. Anti-Trump protest. London, UK. 2017. All images © Matt Mahmood-Ogston            ...
22/02/2025

We must keep evil out of our country.

Anti-Trump protest. London, UK. 2017.

All images © Matt Mahmood-Ogston

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After being on a long, and sometimes bumpy journey with my passion for photography, I made a decision.A decision I wish ...
22/02/2025

After being on a long, and sometimes bumpy journey with my passion for photography, I made a decision.

A decision I wish I made earlier.

I'm following my heart and shifting the entire focus of my photography to social impact.

Through my charity work at , I've seen the transformative power of authentic storytelling over the last decade. Our biggest campaign had a reach of over 54 million people.

But the problem? Most organisations doing important social impact work struggle to tell their story effectively.

So, I'm dedicating my lens to helping purpose-driven brands, charities, and funders document their real impact. There's no longer a need to use generic stock photos for your annual impact reports, websites or socials. Just focus on telling genuine stories that build trust and drive change.

The state of the world is getting worse. We need to do all we can to turn it around.

If you're a charity, social enterprise, brand, grant-making organisation or business making a positive difference in London - Leave a comment or DM me "Impact".

I'd love to support you.

This was not my dream. Anti-Trump protest. London, UK. 2017. All images © Matt Mahmood-Ogston                     #⁠
22/02/2025

This was not my dream.

Anti-Trump protest. London, UK. 2017. All images © Matt Mahmood-Ogston

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I am super proud to have taken this portrait in today’s edition of The Times for my dear friend, Dr Chelvan. He is a tru...
12/12/2024

I am super proud to have taken this portrait in today’s edition of The Times for my dear friend, Dr Chelvan.

He is a true changemaker who has helped save the lives of countless LGBTQ+ individuals through his work as a human rights barrister.

It’s an honour and privilege to know you S Chelvan!

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