Dave Shrimpton Photography

I'm a  portrait photographer using vintage and classic cameras from 1890-1950's, both on location and in my Cambridge studio where I also run workshops.
I work in Large Format & Wet Plate Collodion to capture images on glass, metal and Perspex.

The digital revolution has opened the door to a new world of creative possibilities.  DSLR cameras and smartphones seemingly make professional photographers out of all of us. We can take rapid multiple shots and quickly crop or delete what we don’t like. But in today’s disposable world, it is important not to overlook the value of contemplation and composition.

2016 Royal Academy of Arts ‘Street Photography’ – runner up
2017 British Photography Awards – shortlisted
2023 British Journal of Photography – “Portrait of Britain” Winner 
2023 British Journal of Photography – “Open Walls” Winner 
2024 "Searching for Alice" Exhibition at "Dimola" home of Julia Margaret Cameron  (Oct 5th - Jan 1st 2025)