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Kids have never looked cooler than in the photographs of Jamie Hawkesworth

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Date
16 May 2012

Putting shopping-precinct-lurking kids in designer clothes is by no means revolutionary, but have you seen these photos? Jamie Hawkesworth, part of the treasure trove that is M.A.P photographers agency, has a unique portfolio of work that primarily documents the quintessential parts of Britain we all know and love, but don’t necessarily shout about. Cue repetitive town-centres, drizzly seasides and the ever ungraceful, dirty-laundy-on-show activity of moving house.

A constant feature in his work is the children, which he must be great with, because they’re all showing off and giving him their best angle. Next time you see some great shots of trendy kids in some of the best magazines you can buy, don’t be surprised if it’s the work of Jamie Hawkesworth.

A person with wind-swept hair looks directly at the camera. They wear a bright pink hooded jacket with a red lining.
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Jamie Hawkesworth: To the Shetlands

A person with red hair and a black beret sits on a blue bicycle. They wear a long black coat over a patterned jacket and white trousers.
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Jamie Hawkesworth: Man About Town

A person with long blonde hair wears an oversized royal blue suit and a matching top. They stand outdoors against a clear blue sky, looking off to the side with their hands in their pockets.
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Jamie Hawkesworth: Man About Town

A person wearing a black riding helmet and a thick, light blue cable-knit sweater. They look off to the side with a neutral expression.
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Jamie Hawkesworth: Man About Town

A person stands atop a concrete ledge, looking down at the camera. They wear a bulky, gold tinsel coat over black trousers and hold a purple scooter.
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Jamie Hawkesworth: Man About Town

A person stands on a yellow trampoline, wearing a purple puffer gilet over a red jacket and wide grey trousers. Behind them, a sign reads “NOTICE IT IS FORBIDDEN TO JUMP FROM ONE TRAMPOLINE TO ANOTHER!”.
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Jamie Hawkesworth: South Shields

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Liv Siddall

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Liv joined It’s Nice That as an intern in 2011 and worked across online, print and events, and was latterly Features Editor before leaving in May 2015.

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