Megan Mechelle Dalton (b. 1998) is a photographer and painter from the North of England, currently working in London. Megan’s photography captures the interplay of light and shadow, transforming simple scenes into dynamic visual narratives. Her attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of a subject makes Megan's photography feel timeless. Beyond the commitment to her craft, Megan is passionate about sharing her knowledge and inspiring a new generation of photographers. She leads workshops and lectures, encouraging emerging photographers to explore their approach to photography as a means of personal expression.
Megan’s practice has extended to editorial commissions and features for The British Journal of Photography, The Government Art Collection, The World of Interiors, The Financial Times, English Heritage, M Le Magazine Du Monde and PORT Magazine.
Projects
- In Absence from Preston Exhibition‘Birley Artist Studios & Project Space presents ‘In Absence from Preston,’ an exhibition of photographs, video and archival ephemera by Megan Dalton. Opening July 19th, it will be Megan’s first solo exhibition of works and the first in her hometown of Preston. ‘In Absence from Preston’ is a body of work by photographer Megan Mechelle Dalton which explores Preston and Lancashire through the lens of John Boothby from 1939 — 1959 and Megan Mechelle Dalton from 2019 — 2022. Supported by archive eph
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Projects credited in
- Hothouse Earth PublicationThis project is titled ‘Hothouse Earth,’ taking its title from the terminology used by scientists to name the state in which the Earth has warmed by the current trajectory of 3 or 4 degrees Celsius. This level of warming will result in places becoming uninhabitable due to extreme weather conditions, where natural ‘disasters’ will be the new norm. Upon researching for this project, it became apparent that the textile and apparel industry is responsible for environmental degradation on a mass sca
Work history
Pool Lecturer for Ba Fashion PhotographyLeeds Arts University
Leeds, United KingdomFreelance
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PhotographerMegan Dalton Photography
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Photography
- Editorial Photography
- Studio Lighting
- 35mm Film Photography
- Adobe Software
- Portrait Photography
- 120 Film
- Publishing Design
- Art Direction
- Set Decoration
Education
Creative in ResidenceLeeds Arts University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Creative in Residence with Ba (Hons) Fashion Photography
BA (Hons) Fashion PhotographyLeeds Arts University
- Leeds, United Kingdom