North Northwest Exhibition at Gallery Close in Edinburgh

I’m delighted to announce that the North Northwest exhibition is heading north to the city of Edinburgh, to Gallery Close. 

The exhibition opens on 6th of October 2021 and will run for a number of months. It is also forms part of the gallery’s ‘Scotland The Land’ group show.

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“This will be the second time the book has been available for public viewing since its launch at the Fedrigoni Papers studios in London in January 2020...”

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As well as signed editioned archival pigment prints of the work, there will also be a signed copies of the award winning North Northwest book available throughout the exhibition.

The Cuillin from Elgol, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides - October 2011.

The prints are made on Platinum Cotton 305gsm paper, a beautifully natural Acid & OBA free heavy Fine Art paper, which makes for a sensational visual experience. Employing 12 colour Lucia Pro pigment ink technology, the prints exhibit a stunning colour gamut and impressive tonal expression.

Each print is individually signed, numbered and embossed with Julian’s studio blind stamp.

The editions are made up of just 25 pieces.

Rum from the Bay of Laig, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides - February 2014.

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A ‘meet the photographer’ event, where Julian will be available at the gallery to discuss the work as well as the thoughts and process behind it, is planned for sometime in November, so watch this space!

North Northwest book - Signed Limited Edition.

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The gallery is Edinburgh’s only independent photography gallery, and is situated in the heart of the historic Georgian New Town, midway between Princes Street and Stockbridge, in Scotland’s capital.

Gallery Close
4B Howe Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH3 6TD

PLEASE NOTE - For opening times and other information, please contact the gallery before making a journey.

The dunes of Luskentyre beach, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides - February 2012.

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North Northwest book - Signed Slipcase & A3 archival pigment print edition.

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The Sound of Taransay from Bagh Steinigidh, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides - February 2012.

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Technical Information - All work in the exhibition was made on the following…

Cameras - ALPA 12 STC & Contax 645

Filtration - 0.3, 0.6 & 0.9 Soft edge ND Grads.

MFDBs - Sinarback eMotion 75 and PhaseOne IQ180 MFDB at ISOs 35 & 50.

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The Print Shop Is Now Open

Having been rebuilt from the ground up, the Print Shop is now open!

It’s home to a broader selection of work spanning new categories and features a much wider choice of print sizes and formats.

With fresh work being added on a regular basis you’ll be able to get update announcements either on Julian’s social media channels or via the studio’s occasional newsletter.

The prints themselves are made on Platinum Cotton 305gsm paper, a beautifully natural Acid & OBA free heavy Fine Art paper, which makes for a sensational visual experience.

Employing 12 colour Lucia Pro pigment ink technology, the prints exhibit a stunning colour gamut and impressive tonal expression.

Each print is individually signed, numbered and embossed with Julian’s studio blind stamp.

North Norfolk salt marshes, Brancaster Staithe, England - February 2009.

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“Much of Julian’s work is now available in the form of limited edition archival pigment prints. The new Print Shop is home to a broader selection of work spanning new categories. It features a much wider choice of print sizes and formats...”

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Svartifoss, Skaftafell National Park, Iceland - April 2010.

Below are answers to just a few of the commonly asked questions, with more to be found on the Print Shop’s FAQ page.

What methods of payment do you accept?

We accept payments electronically. You can pay with your credit card and Apple Pay through Stripe, or if you have a PayPal account, you can pay through PayPal Express.

Do you offer framed prints?

Sorry, no we do not. Shipping prints framed under glass is both expensive and risky, so we leave framing to the customer, particularly given the personal nature of choosing from the numerous frame, glass and mount combinations.

Glen Orchy, Central Highlands, Scotland - January 2013.

Which countries do you ship to?

We ship worldwide. If when placing an order, you do not see your country listed in the shipping section, then please choose 'Everywhere else' from the pull down menu.

Packaging and postage information

We take great care in packaging our prints and books. Your print is placed inside a snug fit Polyester sleeve, which is then placed in a cardboard envelope, and then in to an outer panel wrap cardboard mailer. Books are wrapped in acid free tissue paper, and then placed in a snug fit cardboard envelope.

We ship using First Class Royal Mail and Royal Mail International Standard delivery for books and Royal Mail Special Delivery for prints. Please be aware that print packages will require a signature upon delivery.

Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, London - 2013.

What exactly is a limited edition print?

It is a print of which only a specific number are made. After the edition has sold out, no further prints of that work will be made. An edition is usually dictated to by print dimension too, so there can be for example, 3 editions of an image, where each edition is of a specific print dimension.

What is a blind stamp?

A blind stamp is a colourless impression, that is embossed without ink onto a print

If you have any other questions, then please feel free to contact us.

Kalaloch Creek, Olympic National Park, WA, United States - September 2015.

World Book Day 2021 - #iPhoneonly Book and Print Offer

March the 4th 2021 is World Book Day.

So, I’m running an #iphoneonly book and print offer. This time around I’m offering a pair of prints from photographs made in Glen Etive, N.W. Scotland, in the December of 2012.

‘Frozen River Etive’ was made while on my first trip to the glen, along with ‘Glen Etive Shed’ a picture of one of Scotland’s most iconic sheds, with its infamous bicycle, the whole scene covered in a magical layer of hoar frost. Sadly the shed has since collapsed and the original bicycle, seen in the photograph, was bizarrely stolen and then replaced by another.

The prints are made on a beautiful Platinum Cotton 305gsm stock, and are numbered, initialed and embossed. Paper size is 202 mm x 140 mm.

The signed book and prints are priced at £30.00, plus shipping to your region. To order the book and prints, simply click here and yes... we ship worldwide.

If you are undecided, then please don’t feel pressure… the offer will stay open until 100 have been sold.

Below is what remained of the shed in November of 2017, along with the replacement bicycle. I believe it has now completely collapsed.

A New Blog.. 'I'm In A Wide Open Space'

2020 started off well for me. I was working on a sizeable assignment in January and it was also the official launch of my new book North Northwest, which had just won two awards.

I was excited and proud of the new book and really couldn’t wait to start telling the world all about it. As I’ve always found marketing and self promotion a little hard, I came up with the idea of creating this blog, as a way of showing and talking about the work in the book itself.

The idea behind ‘I’m In A Wide Open Space’ was to create a dynamic, evolving space where I can house my landscape photographs, thoughts, work processes, stories and inspirations.

It was an idea that I’d been playing with for a few years, and simply hadn’t had the chance, or the head space, to start work on. It all made sense to me and I hoped it would also help improve my writing and understanding of photography.

Then the Covid-19 pandemic arrived..

At first I was in shock. All work was cancelled. How on earth could this be happening!

I then came around to thinking that the lockdown was actually a great opportunity. I was being given space and time in which I could write and craft the blog. This was perfect.

Then slowly but surely I seemed to shut down. It felt like some sort of mental paralysis. I was completely unable to concentrate or contemplate. I simply couldn’t think, let alone write. I started to doubt everything I had done or was hoping to do. I’d managed just one blog post.

Wind the clock forward eight months.. It’s now October. Work in some form has slowly started to reappear. But I’ve still not touched the blog. I’m still unable it seems to talk or even think about my landscape work. I’m stuck firmly in glue.

So I called my old friend Jack Lowe. He’s a man who’s work ethic and drive I admire greatly, and we talked for well over an hour. One key piece of advice, broadly speaking, was simply to start, and to take very small steps. It sounds so simple right ?

So that’s what I’ve done. I had hoped to launch the blog with a dozen posts, or more, with a fanfare on social media, but I’ve not done that. And it’s fine.

As an aside, but closely related to all of this.. I’m a big fan of Rich Roll’s podcasts and it was there on a conversation with Dr Michael Gervais that I heard the expression FOPO, which if you don’t know, stands for ‘Fear Of People’s Opinions’ This is something I know many people suffer from, but I have been quite shocked to realise its effect on me.

I’m hoping that sharing my work here and writing about it openly and honestly, will lift this cloak and allow me to breath again. I hope you’ll join me on my journey.

Finally I’d like to thank a few folk.. Firstly Fenton Smith, the owner of Concentric Editions, for his incredible patience and understanding. I’d also like to thank Jack for his timely advice and encouragement.

Working in Glen Sligachan, Isle of Skye - January 2017

North Northwest wins BBD&P Best British Book & Book of the Year

I’m both proud and delighted to say my forthcoming book ‘North Northwest’ has just won Best British Book and Book of the Year at the British Book Design & Production Awards.

"A fantastic 101 books made it onto the shortlist, but only 19 winners could be crowned. ‘North Northwest’, entered by Boss Print (Concentric Editions), was the star of the night, triumphing in the Best British Book category and winning the title of overall Book of the Year.

The judges commented that “Even amongst the highest of competition, this entry captivated us. There was not one element that did not fit in. The book was seamlessly put together as a whole with beautiful production and design, making it a truly worthy winner.”

My thanks go to fellow collaborators Fenton Smith of Boss Print and Concentric Editions and designer Les Welch. These awards are a true testament to the superb quality of the print, production and design of the book.

The book is available in three editions, with full information and purchasing options here.

Anniversary #iPhoneonly Book and Print Offer

It's the anniversary of my #iPhoneonly book, so I’m running a book and gifted print offer for anyone who purchases the book between May 10th and June 10th, 2018.

Unlike previous offers, this time around I’m offering a selection of paired prints from photographs made in a variety of locations. These include Glen Etive, Glen Orchy, Lochan na h-Achlaise, Loch Tulla and the leafy lanes of Hertfordshire.

The prints are made on beautiful Hahnemühle Bamboo 290gsm stock, and are numbered, initialed and embossed. Paper size is 202 mm x 140 mm.

The signed book and prints are priced at £25.00, plus shipping to your region. To order the book and prints, simply click here, and yes.. we ship worldwide!

Glen Orchy paired prints

Frozen Highlands paired prints

Glen Etive in Winter paired prints

Hertfordshire Lanes paired prints

'An Evening With Julian Calverley'

I'm pleased to announce that I'm giving a talk on April 24th 2018, at the Robert Gordan University in Aberdeen.

'An Evening with Julian Calverley' is part of the Converge Lecture Series which brings together the photographic community of the North East of Scotland. Tickets are strictly limited.

Join a likeminded group of photography enthusuasts as Julian Calverley takes us on a photographic journey through his body of work from advertising to landscape to iPhone photography. The evening is a must for any photography enthusiast and will include a presentation, a Q&A session with Julian and an exclusive prize draw.'

Tickets are available here.

The #iPHONEONLY Exhibition Heads North To Edinburgh

I’m delighted to announce that the #iPHONEONLY exhibition is heading north to the city of Edinburgh, to Gallery Close. 

The gallery is Edinburgh’s only independent photography gallery, and is situated in the heart of the historic Georgian New Town, midway between Princes Street and Stockbridge, in Scotland’s capital.

As well as single images from the book, there will also be a selection of triptychs available. Signed copies of the #iPHONEONLY book will also be available throughout the exhibition.

The exhibition opens on Saturday 19th of August.

Gallery Close
4B Howe Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH3 6TD

For opening times and other information, please contact the gallery here before making a journey.

North Northwest Beginnings - Show Catalogue

The North Northwest Beginnings show catalogue, designed by Jamie Milnes of Double Underscore, was produced to accompany Julian’s first solo show, back in 2012. 

From the original print run of 500, there are now just over 50 of these beautifully produced books left.

The technical specification of the book was very important, as we wanted to achieve the finest print quality to echo that of the show’s archival pigment print work.

The cover is 380 Micron Horizon Pulpboard with embossed artists seal, with interior pages on 200gsm Satimat. The book was printed using a Sublima hybrid non-uniform dot. The screen resolution is 280 lpi which boasts a higher definition than the 175lpi, normally used by printers. Images were sampled at 360dpi at the final printed sized to maximise the use of this higher quality printing technique.

The catalogue is 210mm x 210mm and consists of 24 pages. Each catalogue is signed.

To order a copy click here, and yes, we ship worldwide.

Front cover and spread examples below..

#iPHONEONLY Is Now Available As An iBook

I’m excited to announce that the #IPHONEONLY book is now available as an iBook.

Over the last 12 months we’ve had a lot of requests for a digital version, so we decided we’d publish our first iBook. For more information, please head here.

Alternatively you can go straight to the iBooks store, via iTunes, here.

'A Journey In To Landscape Photography' Standing Room Only

I’d like to say a big thank you to the events team at the Apple Store in Covent Garden, for firstly inviting me to speak, and secondly for putting on last nights event. 

I’m pleased to say that it was standing room only in the end, so I’d also like to thank everyone who took the time out to attend.. your support was very much appreciated. I had a great time, and really enjoyed sharing my work with you.

The talk I gave was called ‘A Journey Into Landscape Photography’ 

I talked about, and showed examples of, my commercial work, my landscape work, the apps that I use when planning and organising shoots, and also my #IPHONEONLY work. I also explained my image workflow on the iPhone, and my workflow in the Snapseed app, both of which are simple and straight forward.

Tana French Book Covers

German book publishers Fischer, recently chose a selection of my #iphoneonly images, for use on a number of their Tana French crime novel covers.

You can view larger versions here.

My First Book #iPHONEONLY Is Now Available

I am extremely happy to announce that my first photo book #iPHONEONLY, is now published and available for purchase.

The book’s designer, Les Welch, describes it as ‘a book for the people’ and with that in mind it was designed and priced to appeal to a broad audience.. young photographers and students, people that enjoy using their phone camera, as well as seasoned photographers and those who may just be curious to see what is possible with such a device.

We hope you enjoy the book.. we’re very proud of the finished result, and ultimately we hope that the book will provide some inspiration.

JULIAN CALVERLEY #iPHONEONLY
A book of landscape photographs, made entirely on a camera phone.
Foreword by Wayne Ford.
ISBN: 978-0-992911102
Softback 72 pages, A5 (210x148mm)
60 colour photographs.
Published in May 2014 and printed in the United Kingdom, using a waterless lithographic print process. The waterless lithographic print process was specifically chosen for its ability to reproduce extremely fine detail, with the resulting piece beautifully echoing the mood of the original work, both in colour and depth.

The price is £15.00 plus shipping.
The book is available here.

Thanks go to Les Welch, who had faith, Jack Lowe for introducing me to Instagram and to Wayne Ford for kindly writing the foreword.