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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.

Actor Cassie Bradley

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

Cassie Bradley

Racing

What a live act. Such a joy to catch one of Racing’s gigs.

Racing

Actor Elliot Cable

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

Elliot Cable

Artist Maddii Sutton

Artist Maddii Sutton, a graduate of Elam School of Fine Arts in Auckland, New Zealand.

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.

Actor Penny Ashmore

Penny Ashmore, a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, is an actor who appeared in Killing Eve S4.

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.

Dancer Charlotte Patterson

Charlotte Patterson, a dancer based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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.

Georgie Mee

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.

Jordan Luck

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.

A man sings passionately into a microphone as he stands on stage

Ekko Park

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

a woman holding a guitar jumps onto a stage

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.

DJ Erica Kayes

Actor Clementine Bourdin

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

A black and white photo of a woman with dark hair and sitting in a tunnel

Painter Mary Hayward

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

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

a man leans back as he plays a guitar
Joel Shadbolt plays the guitar with only a little light in the room
Joel Shadbolt

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.

A black and white photo of a woman with blonde hair standing in a field
Laura Meaton

Singer songwriter Levyne

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

Levyne

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, and then again at Nest Fest in 2022. Very much hope to see them again one day.

Marlin’s Dreaming

Singer songwriter Miles Calder

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

a musician leans forward over a keyboard
Miles Calder

DJ Zeisha

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

a woman stands behind DJ decks playing music
DJ Zeisha

Actor Marcus Taylor

London based actor Marcus Taylor, seen here in Pimlico.

a man wearing a suit and standing in front of a wall looks down

DJ Andrew Candy

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

the back of a man with his hands out and Kemp 40 on the back of his jersey

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 stands at a microphone
a man wearing white sunglasses and a hat stands by a microphone on a stage
a man wearing a hat and sunglasses smiles as he leans into a microphone

DJ Pork Crackle

DJ Pork Crackle, performing in The Warehouse at Nest Fest 20222, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.

a woman with blonde hair dances in front of a barrier
a woman with blonde hair looks out under a keyboard

Ethan Hockley-Webster

Actor Ethan Hockley-Webster, in London.

Elisabeth Denis

Artist Elisabeth Denis, based in Raglan, New Zealand.

Cindel Vlietman

Cindel Vlietman, an artist in New Zealand.

Sophie Gibson

Sophie Gibson, a singer songwriter based in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

a woman with blonde hair stands on a beach as she stares straight at the camera

Eden Taingahue

Tattoo artist Eden Taingahue, based in Queensland, Australia.

a black and white picture of a woman with dark hair as she sits on a sofa and looks up at the camera

Rosella Doda

Actor Rosella Doda, based in London.

Rosella Doda
a side on photo of a woman with her eyes closed as she sits in a studio setting

Actor Molly Packer

a black and white picture of a young woman with dark hair sitting with her back against a wall

Actor Sasha van Diepen

a woman with short hair and sitting on the ground in front of a wall with graffiti looks at the camera
Sasha van Diepen

Thank you for dropping by my pictures 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