London in lockdown

Before we delve into this article, I just want to reassure our readers that every step has been taken to ensure COVID safety. Our shoot has been planned to be outside at all times during the day, as we take in the familiar sights of London’s riverbanks, without its usual throng of tourists, traffic and madness.

Now that caveat is aside, let’s start by saying how glorious – and eerie – London is in lockdown for photography. Our shoot this issue is taking place in early January, and I’m going to meet travel pro Kav Dadfar to capture stock images of the city. It might sound like a paradox to say that London comes alive when you take out its pace and noise, but the peace brings out elements, views and even buildings you might never have noticed before – which is ideal, as I’m told