Lydia Garnett Joins Spindle
October 12th, 2022
Spindle is so happy to welcome Lydia Garnett to the roster.
Lydia’s work in film, photography and art direction predominantly explores new queer narratives. Their celebratory perspective is channeled through authentic, intimate storytelling, often permeated with a unique sense of humour and playfulness.
Lydia’s photographic background has always centred on portraiture, documenting fearless characters with an editorial eye. With an organic progression into filmmaking. Lydia has spent the last 4 years creating a host of acclaimed commercial work. This includes a short documentary for Nike, exploring the inclusion and safety of queer, trans and non-binary players within grassroots football, a profile of the Hackney Rebels basketball community in London, made as part of a global adidas campaign, and LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall Housing!s Polari Beer collaboration.
Most recently, Lydia shot a campaign for Nike x Elle, where the England Lionesses celebrate their Euros 2022 victory through spotlighting the growth of, and inclusivity in, women’s football at all levels. It recognises the community, and people driving change both on and off the pitch.
Lydia’s work often spans the queer community, and is always approached with warmth, humour and love. Their gloriously camp promos for female rock band GHUM and electronic duo Nimmo embody an effortlessly confident tone, as does ‘Lonely Cowgirl’ which was made for her own band, Trouble Wanted. This western-themed romance won the LGBTQ+ Iris Community Prize and swept up nominations at multiple festivals including Raindance and UKMVA.