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John Walmsley

Guildford
Freelance documentary photographer since 1968

To see my work:  https://www.johnwalmsleyphotos.co.uk/

Me at the National Portrait Gallery:

http://bit.ly/NPG_Walmsley_Interview

http://bit.ly/VanessaRedgrave50yrAnniversaryWalmsley

 

At Art School in 1968, I spent time at A.S. Neill's democratic school, Summerhill.  These photographs were published as 'Neill & Summerhill: a man and his work', an Education Special, by Penguin Books, 1969.  I've always been involved with how and why people learn and with photographing ordinary people (not celebs).

The projects which have 'lasted' were all self-started, shot because they were interesting. 

These days it is all but impossible for anyone to make a living from their own artwork.  I give talks to both professionals and students about how to give yourself the best chance, from a business point of view, and what your options are when someone else copies your work without asking or paying you. 

 

My Café Royal Books covers

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