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John Clarke ARPS

   

John Clarke is 63, a retired GP and lives with his wife Linda in Crook. They have a son who is an academic at York University.  John has been a keen walker and enjoys music and travel. He is a founder member of the Hexham Photography Group and has had five solo exhibitions at local galleries, and exhibited work in three Hexham Photography Group exhibitions.  

John advises, “Look at as many exhibitions as possible”.

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MY PHOTOGRAPHY

Mostly, reportage, documentary, environmental portraiture, but I also enjoy other genres. I particularly have a love for black and white photography but not exclusively so!

THE  BIGGEST INFLUENCE

Looking at exhibitions (Locally, the Side Gallery in Newcastle is a particular joy) and my large collection of photographic books.

MY FIRST CAMERA

Kodak 616 folder aged nine or so.

MY FAVOURITE CURRENT KIT

A Leica M6, a Rolleiflex and, more recently, a Pentax K7 digital SLR.

 

MY FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHERS

I am an admirer of Eugene Smith, Paul Strand, Salgado, Doisneau and many others

 

ME AND THE DPS

I can’t remember when I joined...some time ago!!  I won the Valente trophy a bit, also the Pinkney Cigarette box from Northern Counties in 1996. I was the first recipient of the Vice President’s Award ... for just failing to win things but trying hard!!

THE THINGS I ENJOY MOST BEING A MEMBER OF THE DPS

The company of like -minded and helpful people, the friendly atmosphere and a very good programme. I enjoy the portfolios and also
do a postal one with the RPS.

AN AMBITION

Maybe an FRPS.

THE PEARL (Advice to budding photographers)

Don’t try to produce images “to win”, follow your own interests and a personal style will develop.  Look at as many exhibitions as possible.

 
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