David Hughes leverages his extensive expertise in the history of photography to create images of lasting wit and substance. Renowned for his still life fashion photography, Hughes employs a sophisticated lexicon ranging from classical black-and-white techniques to intricate and dynamic uses of color.

Hughes also excels in crafting compelling fashion editorials and advertising, frequently drawing inspiration from historical cultural references and reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens.

His editorial work has been featured in prominent publications such as AnOther Man, i-D, LOVE, Man About Town, V, and Vogue Homme Nippon. Additionally, Hughes has produced artwork for esteemed musicians including Mark Ronson, Massive Attack, Nick Cave, and The Rolling Stones. His commercial portfolio includes collaborations with high-profile brands like Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Notten, Ferragamo, J.W. Anderson, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs Fragrances, and Prada.

Among Hughes’ notable personal projects is an evocative study of the Cammell Laird Shipyard in Merseyside, UK, following its receivership and closure. This project was showcased at the inaugural Frieze Art Fair in London and subsequently collected and exhibited by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Furthermore, Hughes was commissioned by Sony and FIFA to document the global impact of football through his lens.

Hughes' talent for bringing subjects to life photographically is also evident in his contributions to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s critically acclaimed book "Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950," for which he created all the images.

 His latest personal book “Impermanence” in collaboration with Patrick Remy is revealing his Iphone memory after a breakdown and the loss of a friend. These images attempt to make sense of change, trying to understand and create narrative around that process …