Stuart Johnstone
It all began in the mid sixties. It was the time when Britain defined “cool” and photography was changing with the mood of the time. Black & White photography was still mainstream and colour photography began to drop in here and there. Single lens reflex 35mm cameras were all the rage, giving freedom and flexibility to be creative. Film such as Kodak Tri-x and Plus-x, Ilford FP4 and HP5 were the tools of the trade. It was one of the most exciting times in photography. The printed page was to change forever and new fresh clinical images on white backgrounds stood out in magazines. I trained with five professional photographers in a vibrant local photographic business - Aberdeen Photographic Services. I started work in the photographic studio, expanding into commercial and advertising photography as well as wedding and fashion. This went on for three years until I joined Gray’s School of Art in 1969. I worked there as the schools first photographic technician, undertaking a wide range of photographic assignments. In 1991 I became the schools first “Application Supervisor” which meant teaching photographic skills to students and staff. I gained an honorary masters degree in 2009 before leaving Gray’s in June 2011. During this period of time I practiced photography extensively and am still actively enjoying its challenge today. EXHIBITIONS
1986-87 One man travelling exhibition of photographs sponsored by Arts in Fife. 1989 Benson & Hedges gold awards travelling exhibition. 1993-94 Royal Photographic Society International Travelling Exhibition. 1996 The Scottish Office Edinburgh one man exhibition of photographs. 1997 Gray’s School of Art exhibition of Gaudi Architecture. 1997 The Art Gallery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (Group Event). 1999 Exhibition of photographs in Milan as a member of Gray’s Artesign Research Group. 2001 The Woodend Barn Banchory exhibition of photographs (Group Event). 2006 The Foyer Restaurant & Gallery Aberdeen one man exhibition of photographs. 2007 Grampian Hospitals Art Trust Art Gallery exhibition of photographs (Group Event). 2008 John Lewis one man exhibition of fashion photographs. 2009 Petrofac exhibition of photographs (Group Event). 2011 BP Aberdeen exhibition of photographs (Group Event). |
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Stuart Johnstone; L.R.P.S L.S.W.P. Honorary Masters Graduate of RGU Recipient of the RGU John Gray Award Range of work includes;
Awards1985 L’Oreal Photographic Awards (Silver) 1995 The New York Art Directors Award for Commercial Photography (Photographic Printing) 1997 The John Gray Award, The Robert Gordon University 2009 Honorary Masters Degree, The Robert Gordon University
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