

INDUSTRY MASTER
PHOTOGRAPHER:
DAVID SOLOMON
INDUSTRY SECTOR:
PHOTOGRAPHY
LOCATION:
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE:
COLOUR, TECHNIQUES, PRINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY OF CULTURE, WEDDINGS, NATURE, FASHION, LIVE EVENTS, PRODUCT, FOOD, TRAVEL AND PORTRAITS
BIOGRAPHY
David's passion for photography began at the age of 10, following the loss of his father. With only a handful of treasured family photographs to remember him by, David developed a deep appreciation for the power of photography to preserve life's most meaningful moments.During a family holiday, his aunt gave him his first camera, a 126 film camera with just 20 exposures. Knowing that every photograph counted, David carefully considered each shot before pressing the shutter. When the images were developed, he was delighted with the results, and his passion for photography continued to grow.
Recognising his enthusiasm, David's cousin later gifted him a Nikon F camera, which remains one of his most treasured possessions and a symbol of the beginning of his photographic journey. Determined to turn his passion into a profession, David built a successful career in photography, beginning as a photographic laboratory technician. There, he developed specialist expertise in colour correction, print processing, and image density, laying a strong technical foundation that would shape his future work.
As his confidence and experience grew, David expanded into several areas of photography before discovering his true calling in wedding photography. Drawn to working closely with people and capturing genuine emotion, he became known for photographing cultural weddings, documenting each celebration with creativity, care, and authenticity.
Alongside his wedding work, David has enjoyed a varied freelance career, photographing portraits, events, fashion shows, travel, and the natural world. With more than 35 years of industry experience, his work has been featured in newspapers, magazines, and other media publications. Today, David remains passionate about photography and believes it is a privilege to tell people's stories through images. His lifelong dedication to the craft has enabled him to transform meaningful moments into lasting memories, bringing joy to countless individuals and families through the art of photography.

LEARN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND BUILD CONFIDENCE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ONLINE AND IN PERSON INDUSTRY TEACHING AND MENTORING:
EXPERIENCE IN MENTORING AND TEACHING LEARNERS ONE TO ONE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY AND BUILDING THEIR CONFIDENCE IN HOW TO USE A CAMERA THAT SUITS THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING NEEDS.
EXPLORE DIFFERENT TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND COLOUR DENSITY AND LOOK AT TECHNIQUES THAT REFLECT THE CONTRAST OF IMAGES, SATURATION AND LIGHT BALANCE. I ALSO PROVIDE MENTORING THAT COVERS CAREER ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO SUPPORT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MENTEES TO BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.
INDUSTRY PUBLISHED WORK
CREATIVE WORK PUBLISHED:
HELLO MAGAZINE
OK MAGAZINE
THE MIRROR PRESS
THE SUN PRESS
BARKING PRESS
DAGENHAM PRESS
POST REDBRIDGE LOCAL
BBC
EMBRACE YOUR PASSION AND CREATIVITY

THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MASTERCLASS PROGRAMME
ENCOURAGE
Support and raise aspirations
ENHANCE
Elevate and help develop core skills
EXPERIENCE
Provide real-world insight into the industry
EMPOWER
Build motivation and confidence
EQUIP
Knowledge, understanding and create a supportive network
LEARN DIRECTLY FROM THE INDUSTRY MASTERS IN REAL-TIME


SESSION TEACHING
DELIVERY METHODS
ONLINE SESSIONS
Are available and we use Microsoft Teams/Zoom
(day and evening sessions)
FACE-TO-FACE SESSIONS
Are available through our educational institution partnerships



















