About
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Artist Statement
I have been taking photographs since I was in high school and volunteered to be one of two staff photographers for the school paper. I knew nothing about photography, and was given some brief instruction on how to operate a camera and enlarger, and left to figure out the art and techniques on my own. I took many bad photos and made a variety of development mistakes while learning the craft. Wanting to explore more than photojournalism, I began taking the school camera home on weekends to conduct photography excursions and try out different techniques. Along the way I earned a couple of honorable mentions in regional photojournalism competitions and first-place in the local Women’s club photography contest. I think some of my photographs still reflect my roots in photojournalism. I’m often attracted to photos that capture unique moments in time or preserve pieces of our rapidly disappearing past. Stylistically I’ve always preferred to explore subjects from unusual angles and call out unique textures in a variety of objects and landscapes. Initially I did this with black and white film; and I’m now working with digital media. Though my recent work is mostly color, I think the black and white photographer in me is often revealed through the mix of light and shadow that makes up a large component of my work. |
Quick Facts
Name:
John Donoghue II
Occupation:
PhD Student, GIS Professional
Current Camera:
Nikon N80
Canon PowerShot SX120
Fuji Finepix S9100
Favorite Subjects:
Landscapes, Abstract Objects,
Nature & Urban Scapes
Favorite Styles:
Light & Shadow, Angles
Textures, Black & White |
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