William David is formally qualified in professional photography, and was undertaking freelance work before even leaving school. He has also lectured and mentored photography.
Working with young people began with The Scout Association & college employment, and campaigns for recognition of conditions such as dyslexia and what is now known as ADHD, and it’s impact on young lives and their potential future.
William David has worked in or with various aspects of the media industry and was active in the formation of Independent local Radio , and later the expansion within the BBC.
Throughout this continued to work within camera sales and distribution - and that of radio and television.
The Halfling project began in 2014 and was set to have the freedom to develop rather than a strict structure from the start.
The project acknowledged the impact of autism in performance and arts, and also campaigns for recognition of the autistic spectrum and allied conditions within the legal and justice system in particular that of young offenders.
The project is structured towards males and open to all.
It majors on working with those who wish to or actually do perform or wish in some way to work in front of the camera or on the stage. Further it works on a confidential basis with those who seek help and self understanding or to build up social skills and confidence.
The project is designed to be in itself policy neutral, but not afraid to speak out.
Photography forms a part of the project but is not the total sum of it.
William David has a good positive strong reputation and is proud never to have had a complaint regarding the work or the conduct of William David.
William David holds full clear DBS/CRB status and a strict policy in regard to the conduct in working with young and often vulnerable young people.
“Working with young people and see them advance perhaps with some help from me is why I do this - making a difference is an over used statement today but hopefully for some my efforts do actually make that difference”
William David currently lives in Bedfordshire, his home area.
