Kevin McAlinden is a Northern Irish photographer known for his work exploring the social and political landscape of Northern Ireland, with a particular focus on the legacy of the Troubles. His artistic practice combines documentary photography with a conceptual and reflective approach. His works include portraits of key political and cultural figures, iconic series such as the one on Belfast's 'Black Taxis', and visual studies of the 'peace walls' that divide communities. McAlinden has received significant recognition for his contribution to photography. He is an Academician of the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) and a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS). His works have been shortlisted for prestigious awards, including the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, and are held in public collections such as the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Ulster Museum, consolidating his reputation as one of the most significant voices in contemporary Irish photography.