Here is another image from my recent pet photo shoot. My star models were kindly supplied my my sons school – Templestowe College!
PETography – Egg Cup Babies
May 25, 2012
May 23, 2012
New PETography series out now!
My new series of PETography images are now available in my Etsy shop. These images for the young and young at heart, celebrate our pets, and best friends… the ones that are always there for us, no matter what! I will be adding more from this series over the next week or so.
Enjoy!
Mouse on Chair
May 1, 2012
Who am I… really?
From a recent interview with Incube8r Gallery in Geelong, Victoria where I now sell my work.
Tell us about your background?
I was born in New Zealand, and currently reside in Victoria, Australia with my two amazing children Connor and Paige, our cat Cougar, and Houdini and Mr Sniffles, our two pet rats.
I have held a camera in my hand since forever, pursuing photography as a hobby for many years before turning ‘pro’. I have exhibited extensively and sell my images internationally including to private collectors and publishers.
Tell us about what you create?
I create images from the heart! I have to feel it before I can capture it. I dabble in various subjects including landscapes, pets, collage, flowers etc, but my true passion lies with the African wildlife, especially the big cats! I produce fine art prints, handmade greeting cards and canvas bookmarks.
What made you start making your pieces?
There was probably always an influence towards art in our household as kids growing up. My Dad has been a professional artist most of his life as a carver, and my Mum dabbled in drawing and earlier, painting. I have always felt the need to ‘create’, and if I don’t I feel stifled, like something is missing. Photography is not what I do, but more of who I am!
What is your inspiration / influences?
My photographic direction has changed somewhat over the years. Now I am completely inspired and influenced with everything Africa! I have always had an affinity for Africa, it’s wildlife and it’s people. I ventured there in September 2009, returning 6 months later. It has been one of the most rewarding and life changing experiences for me. I feel like I have found my calling in life, to record these majestic wild animals as fine art animal portraits whilst raising money from print proceeds to help conservation groups with much needed funding to save our wildlife from poaching, loss of habitat etc. I’m hoping as I gain more recognition, my wildlife photography will have more of an impact on such an important cause.
I am also inspired by the power of words, and am starting to incorporate this with my images to convey a more powerful message. You will find this on my cards and bookmarks.
What materials do you use?
I shoot with Canon camera gear, use Mac computers, and print on an Epson large format printer. My images are printed onto Fine Art papers and canvas’ using Archival Inks.
tell us about your creative process?
I find that wherever I go, I am always ‘looking’ at my surroundings. The way light falls on things, textures, patterns, and in Africa, well it’s the spirit of the wildlife in their natural environment. Being with them, observing them, and then shooting whatever catches my eye, usually trying to keep compositions simple yet compelling.. trying to capture the animal’s spirit!
Back in my office, I love to ‘play’ in Lightroom and Photoshop, to add my creative edge to my images, to convey the message or feeling that I want.
Why did you choose in.cube8r?
I came across in.cube8r on the web, and thought it was a fantastic concept allowing artists to showcase and sell their work in an affordable way, enabling us to pursue our love of creating as a career.
where else can we find you? i.e. Website
I am still establishing markets in Melbourne as I have just recently moved here from Western Australia, but currently can be found at my online Etsy shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/samclarkphotography?view_type=gallery
And Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/samclarkphotographer
Anything else you would like to add?
“My mission in photography is to make a difference…
in your hearts, and on this land.”
Sam Clark
ARTography Lion Etching
April 17, 2012
Gorilla image… ‘The Contemplator’
Gorilla image – ‘The Contemplator’. Another from my series of images taken deep in the jungles of Rwanda, East Africa.
The Contemplator
April 5, 2012
Our Vanishing Wildlife!
One of the most amazing things that I have done in my life, and something that I feel very privileged to have accomplished, was to visit the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcans National Park in Rwanda, East Africa. Truely an amazing animal, but unfortunately another of our threatened species. At the time of my visit in 2009, there were only 720 left in the wild.
I contribute to Conservation through my wildlife photography, with part proceeds from the sales of all of my African prints, going towards various African Conservation groups. You can find more of my African images in my online Etsy shop.
Baby Gorilla, Rwanda, East Africa
March 20, 2012
Inspired by Africa
Here is another image from my ‘Inspired by Africa’ series. I have always loved quotes, and combined with photographs, make a very powerful statement.
Inspired by Africa series - Baby Gorilla
March 19, 2012
New ‘Inspired by Africa’ Series
’Black or White, the footprints left in the dirt are the same’ – Sam Clark
My new ‘Inspired’ series with African wildlife photography and inspirational quotes written either by myself or from ancient African proverbs.
Inspired by Africa
March 8, 2012
JOSEPH KONY AND THE INVISIBLE CHILDREN…
YOU MUST WATCH THIS AND SHARE.
IT IS A MATTER OF PEACE OR WAR.
LIFE OR DEATH.
BE PREPARED FOR A LUMP IN YOUR THROAT
… AND TEARS ON YOUR CHEEKS.
LETS HELP TELL THE WORLD.
LETS HELP MAKE JOSEPH KONY FAMOUS.
LETS HELP STOP HIM.
LETS HELP BRING PEACE TO THE INVISIBLE CHILDREN.
February 28, 2012
Viral Bunny?
‘Viral Bunny’
My photo ‘Baby Bunny in a Bowl’ hit the front page of Etsy, my shop receiving 2036 views and 299 favourites. Bring on the sales!
Baby Bunny in a Bowl
February 22, 2012
HORRIFIC ORANGUTAN STATS!!
HORRIFIC ORANGUTAN STATS!!
YOU KNOW THE DRILL… PLEASE SHARE EVERYWHERE, FB, TWITTER, BLOG ETC
Palm oil is now the greatest threat to the survival of orangutans in the wild. Palm oil plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia are replacing bio-diverse rainforest at the rate of 300 football fields an hour, much of which is homed to endangered Bornean/critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. ONE ORANGUTAN DIES EVERY TWO HOURS as a result of deforestation for the development of… palm oil. The worst part is that this widely used vegetable oil is found in over 50% of products in our supermarkets, but often isn’t even labelled. Palm oil can be found in everything from confectionery, baked goods and cosmetics, to toothpastes, washing powders and cleaning agents.
You can help by writing to your local Member of Parliament and asking them what they are doing to help make the labelling of palm oil mandatory in Australia.
Orang-Utan baby
“My mission in photography is to make a difference…
in your hearts, and on this land.”
Sam Clark
