Dean Chalkley

Dean Chalkley (born 2 April 1968 in Essex) is a British photographer and filmmaker recognised for documenting youth subcultures, music, and fashion. He began publishing in magazines such as Dazed & Confused in the mid‑1990s and became a long‑running contributor to NME from the early 2000s, including covers of artists like Oasis, Daft Punk, and Amy Winehouse.

Chalkley has worked with clients ranging from The Observer Magazine and Sunday Times Magazine to major brands such as Levi’s, Ray‑Ban, Adidas, and Sony Music. In 2006, he was named Portrait Photographer of the Year at the Picture Editors’ Awards, and in 2011 received NME’s Outstanding Contribution to Music Photography award.

He also co‑curated the multimedia exhibition Return of the Rudeboy at Somerset House in 2014, profiling over 60 individuals exemplifying the modern Rudeboy subculture in a visually immersive portrait series.