David Chancellor was born in England and studied advertising and editorial photography at Kent Institute of Art and Design, London. He is currently based in Cape Town South Africa and travels extensively working for a broad spectrum of clients shooting documentary reportage and portraiture. He regularly works on special projects for non-governmental organisations, and personal projects throughout the World. His work is exhibited in major galleries and museums worldwide.
Recipient of the Nikon Photographer of the Year, and Nikon Freelance Photographer of the Year for three consecutive years.
He was awarded a World Press Photo prize in 2010...
Selected Exhibitions Include:
Generations - the Association of Photographers, London, 2003
Living Positive - the Iziko Museum, Cape Town, South Africa, 2005
When I grow up - the Hospital Gallery, Covent Garden, London, 2008
Swaziland Projects - Swiss Red Cross, Zurich, Switzerland, 2008
Work in Progress - Cape Town, South Africa, 2009
Foto8 Summer Show - Host Gallery, London, 2009
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2009, selected image - the National Portrait Gallery, London, 2009
World Press Photo 2010 - Elephant Story, Zimbabwe.
Current Projects.
Umkwetha/Initiates-Making of a man, the Xhosa journey into manhood.
Hunters.
Boxers.