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 Financial Times, English Heritage, M Le Magazine Du Monde and PORT Magazine.
Selected Clients & Features Include:
- The British Journal of Photography
- The Telegraph
- The Financial Times, House & Home
- COS
- M Le Magazine Du Monde
- It's Nice That
Projects
- In Absence from Preston, 2022‘In Absence from Preston’ (2022) follows on from my photobook ‘In Absence’ (2020), creating a portrait of John Boothby’s early and working life as illustrated by pieces of Prestonian history. Before John’s passing in 2019 I sat down with him to record an unscripted interview, in which he reminisces stories of growing up in Ribbleton, travelling across Europe and his work with Preston Borough Police. The Boothby archive photographs and footage show Preston and Lancashire through from 1939 - 5
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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
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PhotographerMegan Dalton Photography
London, United KingdomFreelance
Production AssistantTwin Ltd
- 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 Fashion PhotographyLeeds Arts University
- Leeds, United Kingdom