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I’m a Portrait & documentary photographer based in Wales, UK.

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Rory Chapman’s work has recently been acquired by Cyfarthfa Castle for their permanent photographic collection. His other work has been displayed in M.O.M.A Machynlleth, Cardiff M.A.D.E. where his work was selected as a finalist, and is currently available at Canfas Gallery. Rory is currently working on documenting the Ballroom culture in Cardiff.

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Welsh Ballroom
My Heart's Not Beating As It Should
Two young women with long hair, wearing minimal makeup, standing against a vibrant blue background with a red pac-man-like stripe running horizontally behind their heads.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with long hair, touching her face with her hand, looking into the camera.
A person wearing a black helmet with a face shield, black shirt, black pants with white stripes, standing on a sandy beach and holding a drink in one hand, with a stone wall and railing in the background.
A woman with long dark hair is sitting on a chair, holding a phone and a cigarette in an indoor setting with a dark background.
A woman standing next to an older man seated in a chair inside a room with artwork on the wall and a patterned carpet.
Close-up of a young girl with long blonde hair, light skin, and brown eyes. She is wearing a white eyelet top with a lace collar. The background is dark.
A man standing in a small opening in a large wooden barn door, holding a gun, wearing a hoodie, pants, and a vest, with a mischievous or angry expression on his face.
A person wearing a black racing helmet and yellow shirt, lying in a dark environment with a bright light source to the left.
A young man with curly hair, wearing a brown baseball cap and a red and white jacket, sitting in a dimly lit environment.
A person sitting on a wooden pier holding a small artificial plant and carrot in a vase. The person is dressed in black with white and red stripes on the pants, and is wearing a virtual reality headset. The background shows a beach and cliffs.
Person lying on a person's lap, wearing glasses, a beanie with pins, and a striped sweater, surrounded by people in a dark setting.
A person with makeup, hair tied back, and eyes closed, covered by a plastic sheet with some wrinkles, possibly during a beauty or skincare treatment.
Black and white photo of two women. The woman on the left has curly dark hair, wears a patterned top, and has her arm raised. The other woman has dark straight hair, wears a lace dress, and is looking at the first woman.
A group of women dressed in costumes with lace masks and veils, talking in an outdoor setting near a building with large windows and a brick wall.
A person wearing a helmet sitting on a rocky beach with buildings on a hill in the background.
People at a wedding reception, with a bride in a white dress and veil, smiling and interacting with guests around a table. Guests are engaged, some holding drinks, in a dimly lit indoor space.
A woman with her eyes closed, smoking a cigarette, standing on a city street with buildings, parked cars, a bus stop, and a person in the background, with a hill in the distance, in black and white.
A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a white tank top, sitting on a city street with cars and buildings in the background.
A man with short hair wearing a jacket, shorts, and sneakers is walking outside on a city street, holding a leash attached to a small dog with a harness.
A street scene in Cardiff shows a bicycle rental stand with multiple bikes, people walking past, and signage for a convenience store named 'express' with advertisements for Veló bicycle rentals and various signboards on the building exterior.
A woman with along curly hair wearing a lace top, sitting on a white chair covered with black plastic ribbons or material. The setting appears to be indoors with dark surroundings.
Black and white photograph of a woman wearing a floral jacket, multiple necklaces, and earrings, with her eyes obscured by her arm raised above her face, in a contemplative pose.
Person lying on the ground with legs bent and arms extended, in an urban setting with buildings in the background and a statue to the right.
A group of people standing outside a grocery store named Tesco Express. Some are talking, and a woman with a stroller and a young girl are in the foreground. There are shopping bags on the ground and a cash machine to the left of the store entrance.
Close-up black and white photo of a person's face and shoulder, with strong shadows and textured skin features.
A person lying face down on a Yamaha motorcycle, with their head turned away and wearing a chain necklace, in a dimly lit indoor setting.
A black and white photo of a woman with long, wavy hair, holding her head with her right hand, wearing a striped tank top, looking into the camera with a relaxed expression.
Black and white close-up photo of a woman's face with wavy hair, partially covering her face, with a shadow casting across her face.
A person with red hair, wearing a beige tank top, black gloves, and black leather pants, sitting on a Yamaha motorcycle in a dark setting. The person is wearing a reflective helmet, but their face is not visible.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long hair, wearing a nose ring, looking directly at the camera.
A woman takes a selfie in a dark room, with a glowing pink and purple light on her face and background, partially visible on her face.
Close-up of a woman's face illuminated in blue, with dark hair and light-colored eyes, partially obscured by darkness.
A woman with wavy dark hair and makeup, poses with her hand near her face, in a dimly lit setting with colorful lighting effects on her face.
A black and white close-up photo of a middle-aged man with tattoos on his arm and chest, with his arms raised behind his head, looking towards the camera.
A young girl with long red hair sitting at a table in a fast food restaurant, eating chicken nuggets with French fries and a beverage, surrounded by fast food packaging including boxes and a paper bag.
Group of people, including children and adults, standing outside in front of a stone building with arched window and doorways.
Black and white photo of a woman in a striped dress with curly hair, wearing makeup, and making a hand gesture near her face inside a room with dark curtains and a ceiling light.
A chef is adjusting a blue patterned neckerchief in front of a mirror, with two people in the foreground partially visible, in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
A black and white photograph of a woman with long, wavy hair, gazing upward and resting her face on her right hand against a dark background.
A sunset over a barren desert landscape with distant mountains and an industrial city skyline silhouette in the foreground.
Two young women with makeup and earrings are close together, with one licking the other's face.
A man lying on his back on a stone-lined sidewalk, near a beach with a calm sea and a cloudy sky. In the background, three people are walking by the water, and an umbrella is partially visible in the foreground.
A person sitting inside a vintage race car with a clear windshield, smoking a cigarette. The person is wearing a hat and a striped shirt. The photo is black and white, and the background includes some structures and another vehicle.
Person wearing a black helmet and black clothing holding a colorful spinning toy and an orange toy with a spiral shape, with a city building and cars in the background.
Black and white close-up portrait of a person with long hair, looking directly at the camera, with a hand partially covering their face.
A woman is relaxing in a bathtub filled with water, wearing a shiny, sequined dress, with a large potted plant nearby and a window with three small cups containing makeup brushes or similar items.
A woman with dark hair, makeup, and piercings, with red lipstick and blood splatters on her face and neck, expressing an intense emotion.
Black and white close-up of a man wearing sunglasses, surrounded by leaves, with intense expression.
A young man with dark, messy hair playing an acoustic guitar outdoors on a metallic grid surface, wearing a jacket with fur trim, dark pants, white shoes, and a cozy scarf.
A person sitting on a motorcycle wearing black gloves, tan shorts, and black boots, with a dark background.
A woman with long blond hair illuminated in blue light, sitting against a dark background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length wavy hair wearing multiple necklaces and a floral patterned dress.

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