This site aims to provide an introduction to the photo works of Peter John, including
- contemporary projects
- a visual archive and print store.
A life of factual precision as a photo documentarian still comes through in many of Peter’s images, but his primary motive these days involves exploring more contemplative, visual narratives.
Embedded in the NSW Southern Highlands’ natural, urban and social landscapes, his work examines the symbolic textures of ordinary life, inviting viewers to appreciate the mundane — a focus evident in the “High Place” project.
His current black and white images frequently embrace imperfection, often using simple equipment to produce raw photographic sketches that capture the commonplace with an immediate, unrefined feel. Presented as a record in single or multiple frame picture posts, and the occasional photo series.
“When one releases the camera shutter on a scene, a kind of facsimile of the world is created in two dimensions. But however much one wishes, it can only be considered as an interpretation, shaped by the photographer’s eye and intent or perhaps to prompt a story…..” PJ, 2023
Now based in New South Wales, Australia PJ’s photographic journey began as a youngster in 1970s South Wales, United Kingdom.
Having been gifted an old Olympus rangefinder camera he proceeded to photograph anything that came his way on the streets, honing an awareness of commonplace details which remains with him to this day. Studying photography at Swansea College of Art was followed by 25 years in London working professionally in applied photo imaging.
Past commercial representation was through Planet Earth Pictures, London (now sadly long gone) and Peter has previously supplied images to Octopus Publishing Group, London (Fauna Britannica), Hodder & Stoughton, Marie Claire and a range of other magazines and publishers.
The digitisation of an extensive archive of negatives and transparencies is currently underway. As this process continues, additional images will be uploaded to fiofoto.com and made available for purchase as prints or licensing.
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