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"Today everything exists to end in a photograph." - Susan Sontag
Working from Glasgow and bases on the West Coast of Scotland, Gordon is a married, Scottish, father of two creative, determined but uniquely different (now adult) children. A career change paved the way to nourish a lifelong interest in photography, formalising his education and learning new techniques and applications. On successful completion of an HND in photography at college in Glasgow, he continued to develop professional theory and practice completing a BA in Professional Photography in Edinburgh. Having a new found and avid interest in theory and the social aspects of photography Gordon decided to pursue further postgraduate learning in Art and Social Practice at the University of Highlands and Islands.
With a keenness to engage and participate across genres of photography Gordons experience is wide, undertaking projects from single product shoots through to social documentary project based work. Engagement and collaboration is at the heart of his work, commencing every project with openness and taking an organic approach allowing room for development and creating genuine outcomes. A dialogical process forms part of Gordons approach and successfully brings a conversational interpretation and natural development.
Gordon is ardently interested in the environment, animals and wildlife and these themes feature heavily in his personal and private photography, taking every possible opportunity to spend time in nature. Continuing to read avidly and widely on art, theory and photography some of his favourite reads and influences have been included in the Books & Blurb Section of the site.
Gordon enjoys the pressure of being in the moment, whether that is covering a significant newsworthy event, standing in the Pit waiting to shoot a music megastar, or nailing that brief moment that makes a portrait.
Fast Facts
Gordon is a professional BA PGDip Photographer & Socially Engaged Art Practitioner.
Has created Award Winning works.
Is a NUJ Member and UK Press Card Holder.
Is happiest when fishing.
Loves to travel and Spain holds a special place in his heart.
Is unbeatable at pool (so he says!).
Got married on the rock of Gibraltar, just like John and Yoko!
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