After the Coal Dust book – Softcover version
A softcover version of After the Coal Dust is now available. The book contains the same content as the hard cover versions (which are now, unfortunately, out of print) and is in A4 format with 130 pages. The book (ISBN 9781838159696) is priced at £22 and can be ordered from…
After the Coal Dust Book – an update
The original hardcover versions of ‘After the Coal Dust’ are now, unfortunately, out of print and it is very unlikely that there’ll be any further copies available in either the 12inch or 8inch versions. The cost of printing has soared since the original release and it doesn’t seem viable now…
A review of my talk to Barnstaple Photo Club
Just thought I’d share a review I received for my recent Zoom talk to Barnstaple Photographic Club. It’s always difficult to gauge reaction over Zoom, so it was nice to receive the following. Dear John, Further to the thanks from our Chairman, Pete, last night, on behalf of the committee…
2023 A REVIEW OF THE YEAR
I seem to have taken fewer photographs this year. I’m not sure why, a lack of opportunities or lack of motivation? Anyway, here’s the world’s most depressing calendar for 2023
Some feedback from Bromsgrove Photographic Society
A big thank you to Bromsgrove Photographic Society for hosting the Zoom talk on the 14th November 2023. Thank you too for forwarding some of the feedback. I think as a Zoom presentation it was outstanding. There is always some trepidation when faced with Zoom presentations but John nailed it….
After the Coal Dust Book Review
“This is one of the very best books of photography to come to the table.” Batsceba Hardy, https://progresfestival.com A great review of ‘After the Coal Dust’ from the Progressive Festival, Milan. After The Coal Dust Review Margaret Thatcher’s conservative government, with their forced closures of coal mines and privatisation, caused…
A review of the “After the Coal Dust” book
A review of the book “After the Coal Dust” in the German magazine ‘Le Magazine’ 2023 Special Edition
“Le Magazine” feature
Pleased to be featured in the 2023 Special Edition of LE MAGAZINE. There is an interview and photographs over 12 pages of the German language publication.
Reviews on my talk to High Peak Photography Club
Just thought I’d share a few of the comments made by those attending my talk at High Peak Photography Club in March. Many thanks to those who attended and the kind words. For me, documentary/street photography of this kind is one of the most important genres of photography…recording how it…
Camversation Presentation 17th April 2023
Pleased to announce that I’ll be doing a talk on the Camversation platform in April. Camversation is a lively online community offering hosting a range of photography talks, lectures and workshops onlin eat very low cost. I’ll be there on Monday 17th April at 7:00pm Tickets are available at £3.75…
A review of my presentation to York Camera Club
Many thanks to York Camera Club for their review of my recent Zoom presentation. Last night, York Camera Club hosted a presentation from John Gill, based around his Street Photography and Portraits. John’s work is mainly based in the North and he included images from his acclaimed co-authored book ‘After…
New book release “TWO”
I’m pleased to announce I’ve a new book out Called “TWO” it’s produced through the Progressive Publishing House (PPH) and is available in both digital and physical formats. The 84 page hardcover (21cmx21cm) has around 100 photographs loosely based on the theme of couples. All ordering is handled directly by…