The Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester – Commercial & Event Photography

I carry out documentary and event photography for The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, working across exhibitions, public programmes, talks and live events.

The photography focuses on documenting the gallery as an active public space — recording the relationship between audiences, artists, artworks and the wider cultural context in which events take place. The work is observational in approach, prioritising atmosphere, interaction and detail over staged imagery.

Photographs are commissioned for use across editorial content, communications, archives and public-facing platforms, and are produced with sensitivity to both participants and the nature of the events being documented.

This ongoing work reflects my broader documentary practice and experience working within cultural institutions.

Event photography commissions are undertaken throughout the UK and internationally. Commission enquiries welcome, please email david@davidoates.net