A Journey in Fine Art Photography
Welcome to my Curriculum Vitae. Here you can explore my professional journey as a fine art photographer. This page provides a detailed overview of my experience, achievements, and artistic development. I hope this CV provides a more informed understanding of my work and career. For any inquiries, please visit the contact page.
1978-81 Liverpool School of Art BA(Hons) Fine Art
1980-81 Liverpool Playhouse Theatre in association with Tom Wood. Theatre plays publicity printing
1982 Graphic Arts Officer and State photographer, Office of the Governor, Sokoto State, Nigeria
1983-84 Darkroom Supervisor, The Cambridge
Darkroom, Cambridge
1984-85 Supply Lecturer, Cambridge
College of Arts & Technology
Photography teaching at Sawston Village College
1986 Documentary Photographer in Uganda for Save The Children, Salvation Army, UNICEF
Experience & Achievements
This section highlights key roles and accomplishments throughout my career in fine art photography. It showcases my commitment to quality, innovation, and artistic expression. While specific achievements are not listed here, this area would typically include details about notable exhibitions, awards, publications, and other significant milestones. Please refer to the Exhibitions and Book Publication pages for more information.
Oct 1979 Young Contemporaries, Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester’ Photographic, “Sequence No.1”
Dec 1981 Liverpool Daily Post & echo. Major Merseyside Artists Exhibition. Photo-silkscreen, “Anglesey Rock”
1983 Photographic documentation of The Caribbean Community in Toxteth, Liverpool
Commission for a selection of images for the permanent collection for the Liverpool Museum
Feb 1983 Open Photography Exhibition. Tettenhall Gallery, Wolverhampton. Selection of images from Nigeria
1984-85 Acorn Gallery, Liverpool. Selection of images from Northern Nigeria
1985 In conjunction with Dr Nigel Wheale. The Madonna’s of The Sign Selection of slides photographs from Molesworth, Cambridgeshire, Liverpool
Inner City, Northern Nigeria. The Tate Gallery London, The Barbican London, Cambridge Collage of Arts & technology.
1985-86 Supply Lecturer at Cambridge College of Arts & Technology
Experience & Achievements
1987 to 2010
Period building and restoration in Cambridge
Chartered Environmentalist & Chartered Project Manager
in restoration, new build and commercial building
in County Tipperary, Ireland
2010 onwards
Embracing the digital format with digital light images into wet C-type printing. Starting from 3mp, 12mp, 21mp, 50mp and recently to 100mp images.
Skills & Expertise
My expertise encompasses all aspects of fine art photography, from initial concept and planning to execution, post-processing, and presentation. I am proficient in a range of photographic techniques, including both traditional and digital methods. Further details on my approach and skills can be found throughout the portfolio and about me pages.
Initially I started out developing and printing in the darkroom, and eventually embraced the digital age when digital memory and technical development became high quality.
I now use up to 100mp images and lab C-Type prints which are digital wet print and more environmetally produced.
Mounting and framing the prints has become an integral part of producing a finished Fine Art framed print for presentation.
Target Audience
This CV is intended for galleries, collectors, and individuals who are interested in learning more about my work and experience in fine art photography. It is a resource for understanding my artistic background and professional qualifications. Please contact me directly for any specific information or collaborations you may have in mind.
2020 book production of ''Timeles Tipperary'' and my journey with an Irish Water Spaniel
2021 book production of ''Timeless Tipperary'' an appreciation
2024 book production of book 1
''Timeless Tipperary'' fragments in time
One man shows/exhibitions
1983-86 Documentation and exhibition of Inner-city area of Toxteth in conjunction with the Church of England. Report on Inner city priority areas. Exhibition of 60 framed printed photographs in black & White and colour.
Venues St Mary’s Church, Cambridge, Worchester Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, St James’s Church Piccadilly, London, Coventry Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral, S Alban’s Abbey.
“My Journey with An Irish Water Spaniel” November and December 2018
The village of Golden, and City of Cashel, Co. Tipperary A series of 60 printed photographs to a size 50cm x 70cm in black & white and colour taken in and around the Landscape of Co. Tipperary. Including Athassel Abbey, Golden, Glengarra Wood, River Suir, The Galtee Mountains.
Venues Golden; Post Office, Shelley’s Hairdressers, Spar Shop Cashel; Dr Ryan’s Surgery, Grogan’s Cafe and ice cream parlour, McCarthy’s Bar, Phone fix Shop, Spearman’s Bakery and Tea Shop, Noel Fahy Footwear Shop, KW Optician’s, Modified Vaping Shop, Volvo Showrooms, Paddy O’Dwyer Quality Meats, Fitz Stoves Showrooms.
“My Further Journey with an Irish Water Spaniel”. February 2020 in the town of Cahir, Co. Tipperary A series of 55 printed photographs in black & white and colour taken in and around the Landscape of Co. Tipperary. Including Athassel Abbey, Golden, Glengarra Woods, The Galtee Mountains, The River Suir. Venues Ronan O’Donoghue Granary Dental Practice, Cahir Tourist Information Centre, AIB Bank, Cahir Library, Riverside Cafe & Restaurant, Supervalu Shop, Stonebridge Cafe, Barber Central, Post Office.
2022 Exhibition of Framed images for the season at Bru Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel, and month by month changing of images at Dr Ryan’s Surgery, Elaine Spearman’s Bakery window.
2023 Exhibition of Framed images for the season at Bru Boru Cultural Centre, Cashel, and Dr Ryan’s Surgery, Noel Fahy Shoe shop, Elaine Spearman’s Bakery window.
2024 February: Self-publishing of a book of oral stories and images called, Timeless Tipperary, fragments from the past
2024 October Cashel Library, Co. Tipperary: Timeless Tipperary exhibition of Landscape images in b/w and colour.
Elaine Spearman’s Tea rooms and Bakery, Cashel November: series of landscape images as a window display 2024-5 Elaine Spearman’s Tea rooms and Bakery, Cashel December/January: series of landscape images as a window display
2025 January to May : Excel Centre, Tipperary Town A series of framed images to fill the foyer walls and Café in black and white and colour of the landscape and ruins In County Tipperary.
2025-6 Touring exhibition, Timeless Tipperary. 104 framed pieces 90cm x 60cm of photographs and oral stories from County Tipperary
Sponsored by Tipperary County Council Creative Ireland.
MAY Cashel Library Part 1
JUNE Nenagh Library Part 1
JUNE-SEPTEMBER Bru Ború Cultural Centre Cashel Part 1 and Part 2
OCTOBER Clonmel Library Part 1 / Nenagh Library part 2.
NOVEMBER Carrick on Suir Library
DECEMBER to MARCH 2026 Clonmel University Hospital
MARCH 2026 Carrick-on-Suir Library Part 2
APRIL 2026 Templemore Library
MAY 2026 Cashel Library Part 2
JUNE-AUGUST Bru Boru Cultural Centre Cashel: A mix of part 1 & Part 2
DECEMBER 2026 Clonmel Library part 2