Describing his passion for photography as having been born out of ‘the realisation that I couldn’t paint’.

Having photographed bands in and around Liverpool and Manchester, he went on to study photography at Nottingham Trent University before earning himself a job assisting acclaimed Rock photographer Denis O’Regan. With the opportunity to cover events such as Live 8 and Download festival, his portfolio and passion for the rock and roll world of music photography grew until he was hooked.

Still living in Nottingham, and now working  as a freelance photographer, ever grateful for opportunities to combine his love for travel and snowsports with commissions for fashion and ski magazines.  An interest in disabled sport sees him working on a project to document the run up to the 2012 Olympics in London, including a documentary on Richard Whitehead – a double amputee world record breaking marathon runner – which is set to mark his emergence into the world of the moving image.

Music photography however, remains an important and much loved part of David’s career.  His own shots of some of the finest acts from across the globe continue to dazzle, but his technical knowledge and expertise now see him regularly assisting countless agencies and photographers in getting their images onto the wire, and out to the world.

His work is regularly featured in newspapers such as The Times, The Independent, The Observer and also regional press.

David was the first winner of Rock Archive’s Friday Photo Challenge with his photograph of Shane Magowan.

David is also a patron of The Music Exchange, a music shop specialising in cd’s, records and music memorbilia.  The Music Exchange is social enterprise from homelessness charity Framework, providing a safe environment for individuals who have experienced a period of unsettled life to rebuild confidence and self esteem enabling them to gain invaluable retail training alongside volunteers and staff  who provide on going support.  David provide’s the shop with live photos signed by the artists which are on display and available to purchase in the shop.

What people say about David

“Overall, David is great to work with. He works very well in high-pressure situations and fast-paced events. He’s also very willing to do what is necessary to get the job done.”
Coyne Public Relations

‘David brings not only an unrivaled expertise in his delivery, but a highly thorough and creative project planning and management approach which I previously have never experienced.’
X-Leisure Ltd

“David donated his time to The Variety Club Children’s charity and delivered an extremely professional service whilst being great fun to work with”
The Variety Club