Jack Curran

Jack Curran Bio You might say there was a natural collision of circumstances between Jack’s nearly lifelong love of nature, and that of photography. His wondrous journey into nature began when he attended an Outward Bound month-long wilderness course at age 16. At 18, (just over 40 years ago) he picked up his first camera, developed his first B&W print in the darkroom and quickly put his two passions together. In recent years Jack’s photography has been exhibited in Paris, Athens, Berlin, Moscow, and Malaga Spain and domestically in the US. Most recently, Jack was ranked the #2 Black and White photographer in the world by One Eyeland, which included all genres of B&W. In 2018 Jack had a Monograph book of his work published by LensWork magazine, representing eleven – six image portfolios, following the theme of “Seeing in Sixes.” Jack has been internationally awarded, having won Gold or 1st place in IPA, PX3, ND Awards, Moscow International Foto Awards, Tokyo International Foto Awards, International Gala/Pollux Awards, Black and White Spider Awards and Black and White Photography Magazines Portfolio Awards. Jack has a new video tutorial series “Mastery of Light” available on his Website, as well as a new YouTube channel where he makes short form video’s of his process available for free. He continues to look through the lens with an eye toward discovery, and that is what he hopes to share with us tonight. For Jack, it’s all about the “Lure of Light.” Jack’s Social Platforms Website – www.jackcurranphotgraphy.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jackcurranphotography/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jackcurranphotography/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4SVMrAyFG7lyjIfFCBJ3g Artist Statement Acceptance & Exploration Within in each of us lies the sometimes-dormant desire to leave the comfort of our conformity and explore outside our emotional and constricted internal, personal boundaries. Many years ago, at the impressionable age of eighteen, embroiled in the self-centered struggle of youth, I embarked on a life-activating journey. The natural environment seems the perfect place to continue my personal journey of reflection. As I continue to reach out, explore and reflect within the serenity of nature, I started to see and feel. Mountains and rushing streams soon became the ambient noise affecting calm. Landscape grandeur created a sense of humility. Spring blossoms invigorated, and fresh winter snow renewed. Chasing the light of these days is akin to chasing a dream. Sometimes dreams do come true. For that, I am grateful. Additional Information: RECENT NEWS 2019 – NEW Mastery Of Light Video Tutorial #2 COMING SOON – June 2019 2019 – MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN – SHAW NATURE PRESERVE – + WORKSHOP 2019 – INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM + WORKSHOP 2019 – ST LOUIS CAMERA CLUB + WORKSHOP 2019 – MONEP – Missouri Outdoor and Environmental Photographers 2019 – PATAGONIA ASCOUTING TRIP + LIMITED WORKSHOP 2019 – Podcast F-Stop Collaborate Matt Payne 2019 – Haida Filter Sponsorship 2018 – Mastery Of Light Video Tutorial #1 release November 2018 2018 – ST LOUIS CAMERA CLUB + WORKSHOP 2018 – LensWork Publishing – “Eleven By Six” Monograph Book- April 2018 2018 – Ranked #6 Landscape Photographer Worldwide by One Eyeland 2018 – Ranked the #2 Black and White Photographer Worldwide by One Eyeland. AWARDS 2018 – Ranked the #2 Black and White Photographer Worldwide by One Eyeland 2018 – Ranked the #6 Landscape Photographer Worldwide by One Eyeland. PX3 – 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze, 15 Honorable Mentions IPA, – 1 First Place, 35 Honorable Mentions ND Awards, 2 1st Place, 2 2nd Place, 3 3rd Place, 28 Honorable Mentions TIFA, 2 Silver, 2- Bonze, 7 Honorable Mentions MIFA, 3 – 1st Place, 2 2nd Place 3 – 3rd Place, 12 Honorable Mentions FAPA, 2nd Place Landscape, 8 Nominees BW Magazine, Three-time Portfolio Contest Winner, Three-time Single Image Award Winner LensWork, Two-time Winner “SEEING IN SIXES” Special Edition Book Gala Awards, Two-time Gold Award Winner PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA 2019 – Black and White Magazine - Portfolio Excellence Award Winner 2019 – BLOG – F-STOP COLLABORATE – Interview with Jack Curran by Matt Payne 2018 – LENSWORK – “Eleven By Six” Monograph Book- April 2018 2018 – BLACK AND WHITE MAGAZINE – Portfolio Section 2018 – BLACK AND WHITE MAGAZINE – Single Image – People Choice Award 2018 – BLOG “Ishoottravels.com” Interview with Jack Curran 2017 – LENSWORK MAGAZINE “Seeing In Sixes” Special Edition – 1 PORTFOLIO 2017 – BLACK AND WHITE MAGAZINE – Portfolio Section 2016 – LENSWORK MAGAZINE “Seeing In Sixes” Special Edition – 2 PORTFOLIO’S 2016 – B&W MAGAZINE SINGLE IMAGE People Choice Award Special Edition Published December 2016 – LIGHT AND LANDSCAPE MAGAZINE “In Discussion With Jack Curran” – 10 IMAGES 2016 – LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE May 2016 Addendum Artist Statement and 10 images 2015 – OUTDOOR Photographer – August – BW Special Edition Article, THINK – FEEL – DO 2015 – B&W MAGAZINE – Portfolio Contest Excellence Award – Published June 2015 6 Images 2015 BLOG – IMPROVED PHOTOGRAPHY – Interview with Brian McGucken THOUGHTS ON PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST Black and White Photography discussion with Brian McGuckin 2014 – Black & White Magazine (Published June 2014) Portfolio Edition Winner and Multipage Spread Black and White Big Sky Portfolio