Monica Allende

Picture Editor, The Sunday Times Magazine

Monica Allende is the picture editor of The Sunday Times Magazine and responsible for all aspects of photography.

She developed and edits Spectrum, a new section dedicated to powerful photojournalism from around the world. Previously she worked as picture editor for DK, APA and Pearson publishers before moving into newspapers; The Independent, followed by The Sunday Times. Monica also teaches workshops on photography and is a committee member of The Royal Photographic Society.

While Monica has been working at The Sunday Times Magazine, the publication has received several awards for its photography; including Picture Editor's Award for Best Magazine in 2006; Best Feature in Photojournalism category for Amnesty International and Best Photography at The Design Awards.