David Hadland is a social documentary photographer originally from Luton and currently based in London. His work focuses on the lives and experiences of diverse communities, using portraiture to convey nuanced, human-centred stories. From British subcultures to the fishing community in Brixham, his photography explores themes of identity, culture, politics, and belonging.

David’s projects have included documenting the cultural significance of the keffiyeh during pro-Palestine protests in London, as well as an ongoing body of work about the war in Ukraine. A key aspect of his practice is the commitment to building trust with his subjects, which allows him to create images that are intimate, honest, and sensitive to the complexities of lived experiences. Through this approach, David aims to provide deeper insights into the social forces that shape contemporary life.

Education

2014-2018 BA Photography, Kingston University.

2023-2024 MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, UAL London College of Communication.

Publications

2019 5.18 Magazine

2019 Forever More. The New Tattoo

2019 Off The Rails Magazine

2019 GQ Magazine

2020 Dark Snow Magazine

2020 Reckless Magazine

2021 Metalhead Magazine

Exhibitions & Awards

2018 Kingston University BA Graduate show, Copeland Gallery, London

2021 Physical Distancing. Nightlife in the UK, Electrowerkz, London

2023 Recipient of the Arts Council England DYCP Grant

2024 Recipient of the Photomeet Bursary

2024 UAL MA Graduate Show, London College of Communication

2025 Portrait Exhibition, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography

Contact - David.hadland13@gmail.com