We shot Riz Ahmed for Shortlist magazine. As fans of his work, having followed him from his early rapping and acting days, to photograph Riz was a real treat.

We related on many levels. Like us, Riz was raised in West London to an Asian family, and following a creative path was against the norm. Success seemed harder. More had to be sacrificed, more had to be earned. But we all agreed, it just made the success even sweeter.