John Kane Photography

About me:

I was born in Antrim, Northern Ireland in 1982. In a small town like that you either surrender to the mediocity or fight to remove yourself from it, I chose the latter. I discovered photography while studying graphic design in Belfast and soon discovered that I had no interest in working on page layouts or information graphics and the possibilities to work in a creative section of the industy were slim. This has always had an effect on my photographic work and my overall approach to photography. I believe in the technical skill behind the images, although I feel I am a little against the grain on this as the tendancy of art school education in photography these days seems to favor asthetic presentation over mastery of the media. I am quite , however when it comes to work I am always keen to hear the opinions of professionals and anybody who has taken the time to develop and educated opinion. Anyone who wants to give advice that may benefit me and my work is more than welcome to share it. At this point I am just getting started. I in a perpetual state of learning and I don't think that will ever stop. I hope not. My dream is to assist one of my idols such as Albert Watson, Nick Knight, Rankin or David Bailey. Weather or not that happens we shall see....