Meet the UK talents perfecting their crafts at the dead of night

One of just a handful of Muslim boxers wearing a hijab in the ring, Safiyyah Syeed, who hails from Manchester, is a jack of all trades. Alongside donning the gloves, she’s a student training to become a lawyer, athlete and campaigner and, for her, the night is just perfect for getting into the zone with her work – specifically training for the annual England Boxing National Amateur Championships in April and the 2024 Paris Olympics.

"The peace is what I love the most. I think I work better at night than during the day – it develops a certain discipline for me. Whether I’m training or doing university work, everyone’s asleep, I’m working and it honestly motivates me more. It’s just me vs. me,  doing the 1 percent that gets me closer to my dreams."

‘Florist’ doesn’t quite cover everything that this Dalston-based floral studio does. Beyond having blooms for sale one day a week, My Lady Garden offers career courses in floristry, creates the floral installations you’ve probably seen in the likes of Selfridges, private workshops and more. Founded by Kai Kaimins, her work means many very, very early morning trips to the flower market (we’re talking 4am) to get the best quality buds.

"A trip to the flower market is normally for a special event. Plus, all the big interesting installations have to be done overnight when everyone’s asleep – those tend to be the most creative and unique jobs. I travel through a quiet London in a cab and because I’m not from here, I still get that special thrill when you’re crossing the Thames. While I don’t go to the flower market every day, it’s always special when I do."

An underground dance music platform, Keep Hush is all about building a community amongst similarly-minded grassroots music enthusiasts, with weekly live-streamed events showcasing underground artists, club nights, pop-ups, workshops and more. For the London-based duo behind the platform, Fred and Freddy, Keep Hush is all about supporting lesser-known dance music artists and fostering respect for the community and, naturally, much of their work takes place when the sun goes down.

"What we love about working in the club is the community. It feels like our safe space where we can meet with friends and enjoy the same things at the same time. It’s just easier to leave your stresses behind at night. You’re less self-conscious and more hedonistic, losing yourself in the music."

Not only does ‘Nocturnal Narratives’ celebrate the commitment of these creative individuals, but it also showcases the Nightography features that can be found on the new Galaxy S22 and S22+ devices. Adaptive Pixel technology means that more light is let in and colours captured with ease, even in the dark. Talking of clarity, there’s a new Auto Framing feature that detects and tracks up to ten people, automatically adjusting the camera’s focus - so long, blurry group photos. Throw in an ultra-wide lens, a powerful 50MP main camera, 10MP telelens and 12MP ultra-wide lens, the quality of your photos are about to go up a notch (or quite a few).