Steven Doyle

My work is grounded in portraiture as a practice of presence, trust, and attentive witnessing. I am drawn to the human face as a space where lived experience is carried, where emotion, resilience, and vulnerability exist side by side. Through the camera, I aim to create portraits that are honest, respectful, and dignified, allowing each person to be seen on their own terms.

Much of my practice is shaped by long-term, socially engaged projects, particularly those exploring marginalisation, health, and identity. Working across both documentary and fine art contexts, my intention is to slow the viewer’s gaze and foster a sense of connection, inviting an encounter rooted in empathy, curiosity, and respect.

Editorial Publications
• 2000 Plus
• Excel Magazine
• The Irish Family
• Revista Model (Romania)
• The Evening Herald
• The Belfast Telegraph
• The Big Issue
• The Cork Examiner
• GCN (Gay Community News)
• My GayZine Magazine

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Corporate & Commercial Work
• Dublin Pride
• Bunny’s The Hutch
• Panti Bar
• Dublin Opportunity Frocks (2010)

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Campaigns
• Dublin City Council — Gay Pride Festival Campaign (2011)
• Merchants Quay Ireland

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Education & Academic Exhibitions
• Pearse College, Dublin — Photography Programme (2021)
• Pearse College Graduate Exhibition (2022)

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Selected Photography Exhibitions
• The Children of Bucharest
Dublin City Council, Dublin, Ireland — May 1996
• Expo Photo 2000 Plus
Embassy of France, Bucharest, Romania — March 1998
• Local Photography
Dublin City Council Libraries — April 2008
• Up Close and Personal
The Front Lounge, Dublin — May 2012
• Homeless Gallery
D-Light Studios, Dublin — July 2012