Dr Paul Pope

Dr Paul Pope shares his photography, psychology, and pedagogy expertise to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and academic success.

Paul Pope: Photographer and Educator in Psychology

Documentary Photographer | Psychology Educator | Science Communicator

Who I Am

I’m Dr Paul Pope, an award-winning documentary photographer and associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham.

My work combines the power of visual storytelling with insights from psychology to explore who we are, what we do, and where we live. From historic sites to everyday spaces, I document how people connect with places, each other, and themselves.

Whether through photography, teaching, or research, I aim to make psychology relevant, relatable, and rooted in real life.

Bringing psychology to life through authentic storytelling, impactful teaching, and meaningful research.

What I Do

📸 Documentary Photographer

I use my international award-winning photography expertise to capture authentic moments—events, places, and communities—to create visual stories that resonate with people.

I have captured people and places with authenticity and purpose, from the Palace of Westminster to local festivals.

🎓 Psychology Educator

I use my recognition as a certified educational leader to design and deliver inspiring teaching on psychology—from brain function to human behaviour—while mentoring the next generation of scholars and thinkers.

I champion current, real-world topics in my teaching, such as AI, social media, and digital wellbeing, to keep learning relevant, engaging, and future-ready.

🧠 Science Communicator

I use my internationally recognised research expertise to investigate how brain stimulation, technology, and attention affect the mind. My research is published in leading journals and shapes how psychology is taught and applied.

I bring science to life in public lectures, media, and online platforms.

Highlights & Impact

  • 📖 Published in: Psyche Magazine, The Oxford Handbook of ERP Components, Neuropsychologia, and many more.
  • 🏛️ Spoken at: The Twentieth Century Society, Oxford University, Cambridge University, UCL, and many more.
  • 🏆 Awards: WPJA Masterpiece Awards, HEA Senior Fellow.
  • 🎬 Featured in: Netflix (The Diamond Heist), Studio Lambert (Secrets of the Brain) as expert consultant.
  • 📷 Official Photographer: Palace of Westminster and House of Lords, 2006–18.

Photography is my lens. Psychology is my framework. People are the story.

Let’s Work Together

Interested in photography, psychology, or the stories we tell about ourselves?

I collaborate with charities, media producers, educators, and creatives.

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I’m always curious about the human story—let’s explore it together.