Biography
Laura Nadal is a French Dublin-based artist and photographer working primarily with analogue photography. She holds a BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production from Griffith College Dublin (2026). Her practice explores notions of belonging, heritage, and family through documentary and diaristic approaches, creating intimate works that reflect personal and collective experiences.
Laura’s work We are delighted to have you here was exhibited during Griffith College’s Creative 2026. Her project was shortlisted for the Photo Ireland’s Research and Development Artist Residency (RADAR) as well as longlisted for the RDS Visual Art Awards. She also got nominated for Ireland National Student Media Awards (SMEDIAs), both in 2025 and 2026 for the category ‘Photographer of the Year’.
Laura is a member of Photo Museum Ireland’s Youth Panel since November 2025, where she contributes her ideas and perspective while gaining experience in facilitation, exhibition development, content creation, and digital engagement.
She is also an active member of Ireland Analog, Ireland’s largest film photography community, having joined in March 2025. As part of the team, she organises monthly events and supports the coordination of the community’s social media presence.
Laura develops independent photography projects while collaborating on community-led initiatives. She welcomes commissions, editorial assignments, and creative collaborations.
Contact Details
Email contact@laura-nadal.com
Instagram @dmifyouphotograph
Exhibition
Griffith Creative 2026, Griffith College Dublin (4th – 11th June 2026)
Awards
‘We are delighted to have you here’ shortlisted for Photo Ireland’s Research and Development Artist Residency – RADAR (2026)
‘We are delighted to have you here’ longlisted for the RDS Visual Art Awards (2026)
Shortlisted in the ‘Photographer of the Year’ category for Ireland National Student Media Awards (2025 & 2026)
Publication
‘We are delighted to have you here’, self-published, edition of 50 (2026)
Self-portrait, 2025. From the series We are delighted to have you here © Laura Nadal