First exhibition for Baltinglass photographer

A young Baltinglass photographer and filmmaker is making a name for himself.

With a unique take on life through the lens, those on social media might often see images posted by this talented snapper.

Now he is having his first photography exhibition, in Baltinglass Library.

The launch takes place from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, February 7, and it runs during library opening hours until the same time on the following Tuesday, February 14. All are welcome.

John has a liking for ‘dark’ themes. This is reflected in his ‘Gothic’ take on St. Joseph’s Church, the McAllister monument clouded in fog and the bleak ‘Covid Street’.

But the sun shines forth on his images of the Rathcoran House complex, Davidstown Church and Pilsworth’s House, Graney. As well as a growing number of local scenes, he has captured an array of Carlow, Dublin and Galway streetscapes.

Facination

John has long had a fascination with the camera but he started taking photographs in earnest during the Covid period.

He then took a film making and directing course in Carlow Institute of Further Education. He decided to devote this year to gaining greater experience in both photography and film making.

Last summer he co-directed and filmed the video Wicklow Marketplace — an online platform for crafters for Baltinglass Matters, available on YouTube.

Since then, under the Parkmore Studios banner, he has made a short film, The Tin, and has been working on a number of documentaries which are still in progress.

Check out his exhibition at Baltinglass Library.