‍About‍ ‍

Creative. Thoughtful. Collaborative.

Creating photographs that capture more than what happened

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Eliza Naden is a photographer based on the South Coast of England, working across arts, culture, events and creative projects. With a thoughtful and unobtrusive approach, Eliza creates photographs that capture more than what happened. Her work focuses on atmosphere, detail and the relationships between people, places and experiences—creating imagery that feels authentic, considered and enduring. Her practice spans exhibition and installation photography, cultural events, live performance, music, community projects and commercial commissions. Whether documenting an artwork within a gallery, a live performance or the energy of a large-scale event, Eliza brings a strong visual perspective while remaining attentive to the character of each project. She works collaboratively with artists, cultural organisations, creative teams and businesses to create imagery that can communicate both the story and identity behind their work.

APPROACH

Every project is different. Eliza works closely with clients to understand what makes their event, exhibition, organisation or creative project distinctive.

Her approach is unobtrusive and considered, allowing moments to unfold naturally while looking for the details, interactions and atmosphere that give each story its character.

The result is a collection of photographs that can be used across editorial, marketing, social media, websites and publications, while remaining visually strong in their own right.

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Publications

Ian McKeever: Against Architecture

Publication documenting the exhibition and installation at TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth.

Ian McKeever: Talking Painting: Writings on Art and Artists, 1977- 2025

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Selected Clients

Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

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The Sherborne

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Dorset Visual Arts

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Dorset Art Weeks

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Wimborne Town of Culture

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Salisbury Playhouse

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The 1865

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Arts University Bournemouth

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Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 〰️ The Sherborne 〰️ Dorset Visual Arts 〰️ Dorset Art Weeks 〰️ Wimborne Town of Culture 〰️ Salisbury Playhouse 〰️ The 1865 〰️ Arts University Bournemouth 〰️

Community & Culture Photography

Telling the story of community events through capturing interactions,

Artwork & Installation Photography

Capturing the dialogue between artwork and space to preserve the atmosphere and emotion of the exhibition.

Corporate Photography

Striking corporate imagery to display your business at its best to drive meaningful engagement.

Kind Words

Thoughtful, collaborative and creative, Eliza captures the spirit and creative spirit of every event she covers.

Emma Kerr Project Manager, Town of Culture 2026

Eliza Naden is one of the best photographers we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Her work is consistently top quality, always aligned perfectly with the brief, and delivered with professionalism and creativity. On two out of the three events she’s covered for us, both long and demanding days with multi-band lineups, Eliza remained energetic, focused, and a joy to have on site. Her friendly nature makes building a working relationship easy, and the results speak for themselves. Highly recommended.

Emma McDonald Assistant Manager, The 1865

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Eliza on multiple occasions, and she consistently delivers exceptional photography. She has worked on capturing events and exhibitions with us, as well as updating our general marketing photographs, including working sensitively and skilfully with children. Her artistic eye and professionalism shine through, even in challenging environments. Photographing at the Russell-Cotes, with its intricate interiors and unpredictable lighting, is no easy task, but Eliza rises to the occasion every time.

Eliza Robinson

Marketing & Development Officer, Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

It has been such a pleasure working with Eliza. She has an incredible eye for detail and always manages to capture beautiful, natural images that perfectly reflect each brand. She's professional, creative, and makes every shoot feel effortless with her calming presence. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for high-quality photography.

Solange Prata

Co-Founder of Marketing Valley & Content Creator