About
I am a freelance photographer & multimedia artist based in the heart of Pendle, Lancashire.
Working primarily in documentary photography, my practice explores post-industrial landscapes, heritage railways, and the people who sustain them. My work is rooted in storytelling, community research, and Northern identity.
I studied Fine Art at UCLan in the 1990s, where I developed a foundation in film photography and traditional darkroom processes.
I returned to academia in 2020 - 22, graduating with an MA in Fine Art with distinction.
Alongside my photographic work, I host photography, Cyanotype printing, Charcoal drawing, and Linocut printing workshops.
Commissions & Collaborations welcome.
Contact email: dmuldowney1@gmail.com
Exhibitions and recent work.
2026
After Dark
Research/photography/voice interviews - The nightlife of Nelson, Lancashire, past and present.
January - October 26
2026
Forged in Steam
Photography and mixed media Exhibition
The Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington.
January 17th - April 5th
2025 - 26
Welcome to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station
Photography & Graphics Commission Community Rail Lancashire &
Armfield Academy Blackpool
September 2025 - February 2026
2025 - 26
Traveling with Confidence
Photography and Graphics Commission - Sight Loss Foundation
Community Rail Lancashire, Thomas Pocklington Trust & Mersey Rail.
August 19th 2025 - January 12th 2026
2025
Tracks Through Time
Photography Exhibition, East Lancashire Railway for Railway 200
The Whitaker Art Gallery, Rawtenstall
June 5 – September 21
2024 – 2025
In a Different Light
Photographic Exhibition
The Mechanics Theatre, Burnley
December 2024 – February 2025
2024
In a Different Light (with Andrew Nicholas)
Photographic Exhibition
The Old Althams Building, Nelson
Supported by In-Situ, Building Bridges & Super Slow Way
September – November
2023 – 2024
Artist Residency – In-Situ, Brierfield
Research & development for the Railway & Old Gasworks Project
Research Blog
2023
Photography Commission – International Women’s Day
National Railway Museum / Science Museum Group
Documenting the female crew of the Flying Scotsman at East Lancashire Railway
March 8
View Commission Work
2023
Photography & Workshop – Coronation Day
In-Situ, Nelson
If I was King for the Day
May 6
2023
Festival of Culture
Nelson
Photography Commission
July 1
2023
The Surplus Badge Picnic
Towneley Hall
Photography for Artist A & Artist B
July 2
2023
Photography Workshops
The Yes Hub
July 7 & 28
2023
Linocut Printing Workshop
Super Slow Way, Nelson Library
November 18
2022
Artist Residency – Atherton Holme Mill, Rochdale
Researching the history of the mill and producing an infographic
View Research Blog
2022
Artist Residency – In-Situ, Brierfield
Research into the local railway station
2020-22
M.A. Fine Art UCLAN