DAVIDLOUGHLIN

A large-format camera constructed from oiled timber and brushed brass hardware sits on a slender steel tripod, placed on a grassy knoll overlooking the rugged coastline of Taranaki. Jagged volcanic rocks and flax plants are visible beyond, rendered in gentle, misty focus. The late afternoon light is filtered by cloud, producing a cool, muted luminance with subtle gradients in the sky and landscape. The mood is quietly contemplative, honoring both technological craft and connection to place. The image is captured from a three-quarter view with shallow depth of field, positioning the camera as the focal point and the distant horizon blurred behind it. The composition is minimalist and clean, with refined photographic detail and an understated sophistication, embodying the artist’s blend of tradition and innovation.

David Loughlin

Aotearoa-based artist exploring ancestral, ecological, and land-use histories through wet plate collodion, lumen, and large-format photography, grounded in architectural spatial thinking.


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David Loughlin Studio, Whāingaroa (Raglan), New Zealand. Studio visits by appointment only; please email to arrange a time.


Hours

Available for inquiries and studio visits by appointment. Regular hours vary with exhibitions; contact us to confirm availability and scheduling.


Phone

Phone: +64 21 555 0198 for inquiries, studio visits, and project collaborations. Please text during business hours.