Our team
The SAIM team possess a wealth of photographic knowledge, covering all aspects of technical and photographic theory.
Ian Jacko Jackson
Director / Photographer
Born in Hull, England, in 1966, Ian J Jackson’s fascination with photography began when he picked up his first camera at the age of 12. Captivated as much by the ‘process’ of developing photographs, as taking pictures, his love of the dark room’ inspired him to pursue his passion for photography, first at the London College of Printing, then at St Martins School of Art.
In 1992, he set up his own ‘Cibachrome’ dark room in a studio in Shoreditch. Here he began to develop a unique extraverted photographic style – underpinned by his exceptional talent for transforming the everyday mundane into the unique combined with a skill for innovative image manipulation.
Adrian Mott
Director / Photographer
Adrian has been in the photography business since 1969 over the years he has successfully run a number of photographic and creative businesses. As a professional photographer. He has worked with major international brands in fashion, architecture, advertising , magazines, newspapers, image libraries, book publishers.
His work has been published numerous times internationally and he often guest lectures around the world.
Adrian’s academic career covers more than 40 years.
30 years as a Senior lecturer and Course Director for University of the Arts London, writing and developing a series of courses including the MA in Commercial Photography and other post graduate courses .He has now retired from UAL to concentrate on the development of SAIM.
Niaz Maleknia
Photographer
Niaz Maleknia is an Iranian Documentary, People & Lifestyle Photographer currently based in London. She is interested in documenting the more ‘taboo’ subjects in society. Her most recent project documented love dolls, this was exhibited both within the UK and internationally.
Niaz recently completed her MA at London College of Communication in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography. She teaches on the camera skills unit on the BA Documentary course at LCC.
Niaz is one of the winners selected by the Duchess of Cambridge for Hold Still. Her winning portrait is part of the National Portrait Gallery collection, which has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.
Niaz has a great interest in teaching DSLR photography, to children as young as 6 years of age. She runs street photography workshops for both children and adults and works closely with many art councils within different London Boroughs.
Gaayein Jiaxian Peng
Photo technician / Workshop Lecturer
Gaayein Jiaxian Peng is a London-based fine art and editorial photographer whose work explores the intersection of identity, cultural narratives, and experimental visual storytelling by working across photography, film, and cameraless printing technique.
Her work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibition at Photobook Cafe Gallery (UK), and group exhibitions like BBA Gallery (Germany), PH21 Gallery (Spain & Hungary), and the SPC Photo Awards Exhibition (Germany). She has received recognition in prestigious photography competitions such as the ND Awards and BBA Photography Prize. Her editorial projects have also been featured in renowned publications, including SICKY Magazine, Contributor Magazine, F-Stop Magazine, BADLON Magazine, FLANELLE Magazine, 1883 Magazine, etc.
More Works of Gaayein can be checked in her website: gaayein.com