Hayley Hadden
Education
HND Illustration and Graphic Design
Graham Street College Dundee 2001
BA (First Class Hons) Photography Degree
Falmouth University 2024
Solo Exhibitions
Feed Free
Salt Space Gallery, Glasgow, August 2026
Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Exhibitions, Edinburgh, September 2026
Curated Gallery, Aberdeen, October 2026
I am a Scottish creative practitioner, photographer and educator whose work is rooted in storytelling. My passion for photography began during my HND studies in my early twenties, where I first discovered film photography and the power of the photographic image to preserve memories, challenge perspectives and tell deeply personal stories.
From there, I went on to work as a commercial photographer before developing a creative practice centred on socially engaged and autobiographical projects. Through photography, zine-making and participatory creative methods, I explore themes of feminism, motherhood, grief, memory and identity.
My projects have included breastfeeding photography, a memoir photography project created for my father, and feminist zine work that celebrates women's voices and lived experiences.
I am particularly interested in how creative practice can be used to document everyday experiences, honour personal histories and create meaningful dialogue. Alongside my own practice, I work as a temporary Photography Lecturer at North East Scotland College, supporting emerging photographers in developing their creative and technical skills. Across all aspects of my work, I am driven by a belief in the power of storytelling to connect people, foster understanding and make visible experiences that are often overlooked.