John is a Brighton-based photographer specialising in documentary, reportage and maritime photography. After studying photography, fine art and graphic design at Goldsmiths and Ravensbourne John graduated as a professional graphic designer in 1972.
In a design career spanning over 40 years, John has worked with some of the most eminent creative minds of his generation.
He is a former Managing Director of the UK-based design consultancy Aukett Brockliss Guy www.abgdesign.uk.com.
John now dedicates his creative energies to his photographic projects working with Leica-M rangefinder cameras and available light.
Exhibitions of John’s photographs have been hosted by:
35 North Contemporary Fine Art, Brighton
The Leica Store, Mayfair
National Trust, Clandon Park
National Trust, Quebec House
Stephen Bartels Gallery, London.
John’s first book, ‘Archipelago, a Hebridean journey’ was published in 2014. His new book, ‘Restless, from tempest to tranquility’ was published in January 2016. ‘Archipelago’ and ‘Restless’ are both written and designed by the author.
John is currently engaged on a year-long collaboration with professional artist Alexander Johnson creating a photo-documentary of the artist and his work on the ‘Deanland Project’. Alexander’s Deanland artworks and John’s photographs will be exhibited in Brighton, from 9 June 2018. John’s third book, ‘Deanland’ will also be launched at the exhibition.
In a design career spanning over 40 years, John has worked with some of the most eminent creative minds of his generation.
He is a former Managing Director of the UK-based design consultancy Aukett Brockliss Guy www.abgdesign.uk.com.
John now dedicates his creative energies to his photographic projects working with Leica-M rangefinder cameras and available light.
Exhibitions of John’s photographs have been hosted by:
35 North Contemporary Fine Art, Brighton
The Leica Store, Mayfair
National Trust, Clandon Park
National Trust, Quebec House
Stephen Bartels Gallery, London.
John’s first book, ‘Archipelago, a Hebridean journey’ was published in 2014. His new book, ‘Restless, from tempest to tranquility’ was published in January 2016. ‘Archipelago’ and ‘Restless’ are both written and designed by the author.
John is currently engaged on a year-long collaboration with professional artist Alexander Johnson creating a photo-documentary of the artist and his work on the ‘Deanland Project’. Alexander’s Deanland artworks and John’s photographs will be exhibited in Brighton, from 9 June 2018. John’s third book, ‘Deanland’ will also be launched at the exhibition.