If you’ve ever been captivated by the raw beauty of untouched cultures or drawn into the spirit of human resilience, chances are you’ve glimpsed the world through the lens of Timothy Allen. A British photographer and filmmaker best known for his work on the BBC’s landmark documentary series Human Planet, Allen has spent decades traveling off the beaten path—quite literally—to document the lives of people living in some of the most remote and extraordinary corners of the earth.
What sets Timothy apart isn’t just his talent with the camera, but his genuine curiosity and respect for the subjects he captures. His work goes beyond visuals; it’s about connection, empathy, and storytelling. Whether he’s living with nomadic tribes in Mongolia or navigating jungles with indigenous groups in South America, Timothy Allen immerses himself in every experience, earning trust and revealing moments that most of us would never otherwise see.
With awards, exhibitions, and global recognition under his belt, Allen remains humble—constantly seeking new stories, new faces, and new ways to explore what it means to be human.
While scrolling through Timothy Allen’s Instagram a few years ago, I had a jaw-dropping moment. In some of his posts from a few years back during a trip to Mongolia, I spotted something unexpected… he was using a Google Pixel 6! As an Android enthusiast and long-time admirer of his work, this felt like two of my worlds colliding in the best way possible. I don’t know the full story behind his choice, but knowing that a world-class photographer like him trusted the Pixel 6 to capture moments in such a rugged, visually rich environment is a massive nod to what Google’s doing with mobile photography. It made me feel weirdly proud, like I was part of some secret club—Timothy Allen and I, both rocking Pixels in our own adventures.