A proud member of the British Press Photographers Association (BPPA), Dave Charnley is a highly accomplished and multi-award-winning photographer, specialising in editorial, public relations and commercial photography. With a career spanning over 20+ years, Dave has earned widespread recognition for his ability to capture powerful, emotive images that tell compelling stories across a variety of mediums.

Throughout his career, Dave has been highly commended and also been an overall winner in numerous photography awards, highlighting his technical skill and artistic vision. His work has garnered accolades from many industry bodies, including the British Press Photographers Association, Getty and has been recognised for his creativity, impact, and storytelling ability.

British Press Photographers Association 2024

Assignments 2024 – The BPPA Exhibition

 Best New Business Awards 2010
WINNER: Marketing Award

Picture of Health Photographers Competition 2009
Runner up

International Garden Photographer of the year 2008
Runner up: Life in the Garden

Press Gazette Sports Photographer of the Year 2006
Highly Commended

Press Gazette News Photographer of the Year 2005
Highly Commended

Trinity Mirror Photographers Awards
2003 – Best Sports Picture – Highly Commended
2003 – Best Nature Picture – Runner up
2005 – Best News Picture – Runner up
2005 – Best Regional Daily Picture – Runner up

Picture Editors 2003 Getty Images
Regional Photographer of the Year

Newspaper Society Photographer of the year
2003 – National Winner
2004 – Highly Commended
2005 – Highly Commended

Jim Merrington Prize: Best portfolio of pictures
2004 – Runner up
2003 – Runner up

Tom Cordner North East Press Awards
Ian Weir Memorial Award: North East Picture of the Year
2004 – WINNER