Photographer based in Helsinki & Colombo
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Uncles Colombo
Photographic record of Uncles Colombo, a contemporary bar in Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded by Gehan Fernando, frequently honored in Asia’s bar scene.
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Maharagama House – Architectural Case Study
An architectural case study of Maharagama House by Chamika de Alwis — a modern Sri Lankan home where art, architecture and nature meet in quiet harmony.
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Schlosshotel Berlin — Fashion Study
Fashion photography by Sandun de Silva at Schlosshotel Berlin — couture by Aeshah Nawabi within the hotel’s historic interiors.
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Architectural photograph of bathroom interior viewed through arched doorway Sangakkara Residence
Sangakkara Residence, 77 Leyn Baan, Galle Fort — interiors by Annika Fernando Design. Featured in Vogue India and Elle Decor India.
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House of Kuweni — In a Queen’s Garden
House of Kuweni editorial in Bevis Bawa’s garden: fluid kaftans in natural light—texture and quiet elegance.
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Bentota Beach Hotel – Geoffrey Bawa’s Coastal Courtyard
Description goeA quiet study of Geoffrey Bawa’s Bentota Beach Hotel, photographed in 2011 — before renovation, before change.
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The Gallery Café – Case Study
An intimate look at The Gallery Café in Colombo — founded by Shanth Fernando in Geoffrey Bawa’s former office and home. A visual study of its architecture, interiors, dining atmosphere and timeless design.
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Pigeon Island Swimwear
Tropical editorial for Pigeon Island Swimwear. Natural light, warm greens, island textures.
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Careems Jewellery – Cinematic Campaign
Careems, Sri Lanka’s heritage jeweller since 1890, uses Hollywood lighting to showcase craftsmanship, warm tones, natural skin, and classic elegance, merging modern fashion with tradition.
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Kumu Beach — Teardrop Hotels
Modern tropical retreat by Teardrop Hotels — architecture, landscape, and calm. Interior: Annika Fernando
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Hotel de Uncles Ahangama
Hotel de Uncles, Ahangama — laid‑back coastal bar and eatery. Photo series of drinks, food, and ocean views.
Past Projects / fashion
Year
03/13/2023
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11/13/2024
Client
Colombo Fashion Week -24 / CFW
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Schlosshotel Berlin — Fashion Study / Aeshah Nawabi
Past Projects / interior
Year
12/19/2020-25
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11/26/2014
Client
The Gallery Cafe by Paradise Road / Shanth Fernando
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Maharagama House / Chamika de Alwis
Recent Project / restaurant & bar
Uncles is a Colombo-based bar founded by Gehan Fernando, recognised for its measured approach to contemporary cocktail culture. The bar’s program centres on locally sourced produce, house-made components, and a hands-on, process-driven methodology.
This project brings together images from multiple periods, including a recent shoot focused on the current bar menu. Rather than documenting service alone, the photographs trace atmosphere, craft, and repetition — gestures behind the bar, moments of preparation, and the quiet rhythms that define the space over time.
Client
Uncles Colombo
Year
04/25/2025
Recent Project / resort
The Six is a boutique hotel project in Sri Lanka designed by Chamika de Alwis, where architecture, interiors, and landscape are conceived as a continuous experience.
Photographed by Sandun de Silva, the project moves beyond documentation, focusing instead on stillness, material, light, and human presence. Interiors, outdoor spaces, and moments of pause are observed as part of a quiet rhythm—shaping a visual narrative of retreat and intimacy.
Client
The Six
Year
04/25/2024
new series / prints
Nordic Fragments
Observational architectural photographs made across European cities, released selectively as fine art prints.
The Black Studio 27
The Black Studio is an ongoing body of fashion and experimental studio work. Images are released selectively as prints, often in small editions, as the series evolves.
ceylon fine ART poster series
The CEYLON Series is a long-term photographic body of work made between 2004 and 2024. The images trace place, ritual, landscape, and memory across Sri Lanka, photographed over two decades.
