David Shortland

I’m an Irish photographer currently based in London. After picking up photography as a lockdown hobby in early 2021, it quickly became an obsession.

I work mainly in the genre of candid street photography, using it to explore themes of disconnection, isolation and the impact of the city on its inhabitants. You’ll also occasionally find me dabbling in portraiture and trying to get to grips with the inverse square law.

As someone who deals with anxiety issues, street photography has been life-changing for me. It’s really become a form of therapy and helped me become much more confident and creative. It’s such a fun and accessible form of expression, and I’d always encourage everyone to give it a go.

Locations: London

Categories: Documentary, Fine Art, Photographer, Portraiture, Social, Travel