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Artists in Black & White

I love working with artists, from actors to musicians, designers to painters. I invite you to meet some of them through black and white photography.

Racing

What a live act. Such a joy to catch one of Racing’s gigs here in New Zealand.

Actor Cassie Bradley

Cassie Bradley’s career has included roles in Casualty, Coronation Street, King Lear, Posh, Torvill & Dean, Husbands & Sons, and Invisible.

  • A woman with dark hair leans back against a wall
  • A woman with dark hair looks at the camera as she stands against a brick wall
  • A black and white photo of a woman tucking hair behind her ears as she stands by a brick wall

Daffodils

Daffodils are a New Zealand-based band that have established themselves as a group with an enchanting sound and an exceptional live performance.

  • a man holding a guitar smiles as he stands on a stage
  • a man sings into a microphone as he stands on a stage

Soaked Oats

Soaked Oats are a favourite of many a festival-goer, and for good reason. Magnificent live, and with huge range in their songs.

Singer songwriter Prins

Alannah Prins, who performs as Prins, is an artist based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Actor Elliot Cable

Elliot Cable is an actor based in London. He’s also a really lovely guy.

Singer songwriter Robinson

Anna Robinson, who performs under the name Robinson, is a New Zealand artist based in Auckland.

  • a woman with dark hair looks back at the camera as she sits in front of black tiles

Musician & songwriter Luke Thompson

Singer songwriter Luke Thompson lives in Tauranga, New Zealand. He’s an extraordinary artist with the coolest studio.

a man touches his glasses as he prepares to sing into a microphone in a music studio

Artist Mr G

Artist Graham Hoete, also known as Mr G.

Writer & poet Tim Wilson

Tim Wilson is a novelist, poet, writer and former US Correspondent for One News in New Zealand.

Singer songwriter & musician Lydia Cole

Lydia Cole is a musician and singer songwriter based in Auckland, New Zealand.

  • a woman with dark hair sits on a sofa looking out the window
  • A black and white photo of a woman smiling as she sits on a sofa

Contemporary artist Georgie Mee

Georgie Mee is a London based contemporary artist who is continually striving to be innovative in her work.

  • a woman with blonde hair sits on a staircase

Labretta Suede and the Motel 6

Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 are a US-based band who I met in Tauranga, New Zealand.

  • a woman with long dark hair standing on a stage holding a microphone and singing

The Jordan Luck Band

The Jordan Luck Band, led by Jordan Luck, the former frontman of New Zealand legendary band The Exponents, always produce a great night.

The Phoenix Foundation

The Phoenix Foundation is a rock band formed in Wellington that have become one of the most popular acts in New Zealand’s live music scene.

Ekko Park

Ekko Park are a rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. The made is made up of guitarist and singer Joe Walsh, guitarist Alex Hargreaves, drummer Nick Douch and bassist Bryan Bell.

Drum and bass DJ Kayes

Erica Kayes, who is a drum and bass DJ performing as Kayes in clubs and at festivals in New Zealand.

Solo artist Motte

Singer and violinist Anita Clark, who performs under the artist name Motte.

Actor Clementine Bourdin

Clementine Bourdin is a French model and actress based in London.

a woman with dark hair, wearing a hat, sitting under a bridge

Painter Mary Hayward

Mary Hayward is a painter based in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

A black and white photo of an artist leaning forward with a paint brush

Composer Gabrielle Peake

Gabrielle Peake is a composer and pianist based in Auckland, New Zealand.

A black and white photograph of a woman sitting at a piano writing music

Singer songwriter & musician Joel Shadbolt

Joel Shadbolt is a singer songwriter and musician in New Zealand. He’s also the frontman of the hugely popular band L.A.B

The ecstasy of live music

I have an ongoing series on the joy that live music brings.

VIEW MY LOST IN MUSIC SERIES

Actor Laura Meaton

Laura Meaton, a graduate of the esteemed Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, is a UK based actor.

Singer songwriter Levyne

New Zealand musician, songwriter, singer and producer Sophie Bialostocki, who performs under the name Levyne.

A black and white photo of a woman with dark hair looking down

Marlin’s Dreaming

Marlin’s Dreaming formed in a flat in Dunedin, New Zealand. I got to see them a long way away in Waihi Beach. So glad they made the long journey.

Singer songwriter Miles Calder

Miles Calder is a Wellington-based singer songwriter and musician.

DJ Zeisha

DJ and vocalist Zeisha, who is one of the stars of New Zealand’s thriving drum and bass scene.

Actor Marcus Taylor

London based actor Marcus Taylor, seen here in Pimlico.

DJ Kanine

Kanine is a drum and bass DJ and producer based in London.

DJ Andrew Candy

Andrew Candy is a DJ and MC based in New Zealand.

Daily J

Daily J are a joy to see, hear and to just appreciate. Based in New Zealand and another exceptionally popular band on the live music circuit.

  • a man wearing a hat and sunglasses smiles as he leans into a microphone

Singer-songwriter Arjuna Oakes

Arjuna Oakes is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in New Zealand.

Thank you for dropping by my portraits of artists.

I have a black and white portraits page if you’d like to see more portraits. Or, you can read more about me if you’re keen to hang around a little longer on The Black and White Picture.

How to contact me

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me, David Dunham, if you need black and white photography for a project, event or for a portrait. I’m based in Tauranga, New Zealand and travel whenever possible.

+ 64 027 462 3126