Kingsley alumna, Alicia Craven, is making her mark in the world of professional photography. One of her striking photographs was recently featured in the Financial Times article, “How female content creators are bringing F1 to a new generation.” The image not only showcases her artistic talent but also highlights her powerful role in capturing and shaping the narrative of a cultural shift within motorsport.
Alicia’s portrait captures influencer Lissie Mackintosh – a leading voice among the new wave of female Formula 1 content creators – with boldness and a vibrant modernity that mirrors the article’s theme. Set against a soft purple backdrop, with Mackintosh confidently holding a racing helmet, Alicia’s composition balances strength and femininity, challenging outdated stereotypes about who belongs in motorsport.
The inclusion of Alicia’s work in such a globally respected publication is a testament to her keen eye, professionalism and growing influence in visual storytelling. Her ability to blend journalistic precision with a vivid, contemporary style makes her an ideal documenter of this new era in Formula 1 – an era increasingly defined by diversity, inclusion and the fresh energy of Gen Z fans.
Alicia was a student at Kingsley from 2009 to 2019. Following her GCSEs, she studied photography, ICT and business studies in the Sixth Form. She went on to become a freelance photographer and has since built an impressive portfolio working with a wide range of clients across beauty, fashion, motorsport and property.
Alicia’s journey from Kingsley’s photography studio to photographing for the Financial Times is a source of immense pride for her former teachers and classmates. Ed Lax, who taught Alicia Fine Art GCSE and Photography A-level, reflects: “Alicia’s success serves as an inspiration for current students, showing that creativity, ambition and perseverance can lead to extraordinary opportunities. From the beginning, she showed a unique ability to see the world differently through the lens – always thoughtful, always curious. It’s incredibly rewarding to see a former student making such an impact in a highly competitive field, and we are all so proud of what she has achieved.”
Congratulations to Alicia. We can’t wait to see where her lens will take her next!
If you want to learn more about Alicia and her work, you can visit her website.
