Discover the secrets and techniques behind some of the most iconic images and campaigns of the last few years. Derrick Santini is the man behind the camera responsible for the most recognisable photographs of music stars like Duffy, Jarvis Cocker, Jamelia and Frank Skinner.

Lily Allen’s nonchalant charm was captured in Derrick’s photographs for the cover of her debut album Aright Still. In an exclusive interview with t5m, he talks about the experience of working with the brightest stars in the worlds of fashion and music, and his career beginnings from his first camera to growing up in Scarborough. He maintains that keeping level-headed and grounded are the secrets to his success.