aitch clarke photography
aitch clarke photography

I attended a polaroid workshop this month. Run by Tom Wright (@un_frame), we talked about the theory for a while and then headed out into the Northern Quarter for some practical work. Tom was a great teacher, very experienced in polaroid work and a talented portrait photographer too. He let us try different cameras and explained how to use the available light to get the best pictures. He runs them every month and I’d strongly recommend attending one if you are interested in polas and are based near Manchester. If you want to have a look at all the photos I took that day, they are on Flickr here.
Study update: I’ve completed my degree now, BA (first class) in Humanities with Art History and Literature and I’m now studying for an MA in Children’s Literature.
SERVICES
While I’ve been doing these exhibitions and displays I have met quite a few textile designers and craftspeople who give regular talks to clubs and societies. And although they are used to talking about their passions, they sometimes need a slideshow or portfolio to illustrate their talk.
I’ve got loads of powerpoint experience so give me a yell if this sounds useful to you, and we can talk business! I’ve put some details of what I can offer on this page.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the photographs on my site, email me with your requirements , and I will get back to you as soon as I can. My pictures are available as high (or low) resolution digital images, prints, canvases or greetings cards
If you just want to say hello email me, or if you use Flickr drop by and leave some comments in there too. I’m on Instagram as aitchclarke. I would always value some feedback on my photos!
Thanks for visiting!
Hilary x
Hilary Clarke
CAMERAS
Canon 400D (for the serious stuff)
iphone (for the quick and dirty pics)
Holga 120 CFN (for fun)
Quarter-plate field camera 1905 (see blog entry July 2008)
Assorted vintage film cameras including a Box Brownie
Rolleicord Va type 2 (still getting to grips with this!)
Polaroid P600
Polaroid Spectra
FAVOURITE SUBJECTS
architecture, grot and grunge, angles, curves, light and shade, “gothic floristry...”
“blurry faffage...”
trees and shadows
FAVOURITE PLACES
Home, Healey Dell, Manchester, Cornwall, Outer Hebrides
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“Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and adventures are the shadow truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes and forgotten. “
Neil Gaiman
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.”
Dorothea Lange
“In order to accustom people to seeing from new viewpoints it is essential to take photographs of everyday, familiar objects and in completely unexpected positions. We must revolutionise our visual reasoning.”
Aleksandr Rodchenko
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