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