Josy Forsdike

From Brooke Shields on abuse and ageing to fashion outfits chosen by AI: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in January 2025

From Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s ‘life on a plate’ to Rose Matafeo introducing our puzzle special, the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in December 2024

From actor Stephen Graham on his childhood heroes to the best Christmas gifts for foodies: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in November 2024

From television personalities, actors and musicians to the victims of conflict: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in August 2024

Musicians, farmers, actors and restaurateurs all feature in the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in July 2024

The best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in June 2024

Members of the LGBTQ+ community gather on the streets of London for the annual parade

From the veteran Modfather to a teenage pigeon fancier: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in May 2024

From Peter Capaldi on satire, politics and privilege to life as Hugh Hefner’s wife in the Playboy Mansion: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in January 2024

From Suede to quiz whiz Carol Vorderman: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in December 2023

From the Old Gays in California to actors Cush Jumbo and David Tennant: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in November 2023

The world leading sugar art show at NEC in Birmingham featured life-size sponge versions of Ozzy Osbourne and Charles III

From clean water activists to Nessie hunters and Chrissie Hynde to Phoebe Bridgers: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in August 2023

From Dua Lipa at the O2 to a dispatch from Ukraine, the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in May 2022

A succession of actors, environmental activists and some live music – the best photographs commissioned by the Observer in October 2021

Sir Ian McKellen, a seafood bonanza, and secrets of the pet detectives – the best photography commissioned by the Observer in June 2021

Warren Mitchell has died aged 89. Here are some of his past roles, including his best-known character Alf Garnett