Wow! PhotoFinish Magazine just ran a story on me today.
It has an interview in it as well as some photos!
They read yesterday's blog post and wanted to write a story on it!
Special thanks to James Browning, the journalist who wrote the story and conducted the interview.
James Browning's friend Scott Anderson, a fellow journalist was field reporting in Iraq last year and was killed, and his family was helped by the Colin and Diane Jackson Fund. It's really moving when people personally thank you for the work you're doing for the community, it bought a tear to my eye.
I'll post when i get back from Iraq! I leave in two days, better get packing! bye!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Dropping In
Hi everyone,
Well i have rather important news, after my long 8 year break from War Photography i have decided to go out into the field one more time.
I am visiting Iraq to tour around the country with troops from the USA, UK and Australia.
My break from war photography was due to the loss of my old friend and colleague Colin Jackson, who died after being too close to an artillery shell that was fired by military forces. The shell killed Colin and left me severely wounded, both physically and mentally. I struggled with Post Traumatic Stress disorder and regretfully held Colin's death from his then pregnant wife and everyone else. I felt like it was my fault that he died, and i couldn't come to terms with it.
After help and treatment from my wife Elena's grandfather, Joaquin Morales, i eventually came to terms with the loss of Colin and while it was hard, we got through it. I eventually started the charity 'The Colin And Diane Jackson fund' which goes to helping victims of people involved in war, who aren't military, such as war photographers, journalists or anyone else who would not be covered by government and military insurance policies.
With the starting of the charity i could not bring myself to return to war zone and my place in the war photography scene was soon enough gone. Now after a short holiday in Spain with the family, i have decided to take one more trip into the war zone. I will post again upon returning from Iraq, proceeds from all picture sales will be going to the Jackson Fund!
Well i have rather important news, after my long 8 year break from War Photography i have decided to go out into the field one more time.
I am visiting Iraq to tour around the country with troops from the USA, UK and Australia.
My break from war photography was due to the loss of my old friend and colleague Colin Jackson, who died after being too close to an artillery shell that was fired by military forces. The shell killed Colin and left me severely wounded, both physically and mentally. I struggled with Post Traumatic Stress disorder and regretfully held Colin's death from his then pregnant wife and everyone else. I felt like it was my fault that he died, and i couldn't come to terms with it.
After help and treatment from my wife Elena's grandfather, Joaquin Morales, i eventually came to terms with the loss of Colin and while it was hard, we got through it. I eventually started the charity 'The Colin And Diane Jackson fund' which goes to helping victims of people involved in war, who aren't military, such as war photographers, journalists or anyone else who would not be covered by government and military insurance policies.
With the starting of the charity i could not bring myself to return to war zone and my place in the war photography scene was soon enough gone. Now after a short holiday in Spain with the family, i have decided to take one more trip into the war zone. I will post again upon returning from Iraq, proceeds from all picture sales will be going to the Jackson Fund!
Thankyou Everyone, Mark Walsh
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Hey everyone, thought i'd showcase some of my work.
This is a photo from when we were in Kurdistan, this was my last ever War Photography trip.
This is one of the many pictures on show in the gallery at Walsh Photography in NYC. Too see many more, like it and very different from it then why not drop by and have a look.
This is a photo from when we were in Kurdistan, this was my last ever War Photography trip.This is one of the many pictures on show in the gallery at Walsh Photography in NYC. Too see many more, like it and very different from it then why not drop by and have a look.
Monday, October 8, 2007
My Business is up and running!
Hey everyone, Mark here.
Just had my business launch party last night!
Walsh photography is now officially up and running.
Party last night was sooo good. Even had a special appearance from the biggest name in Photography at the moment, and my ex-agent, Amy Mavroules! she came in and made a little speech, so thanks Amy!
Come and drop by if you're in the area, theres a gallery with work from me and some of my freinds, especially moving is the Colin Jackson memorial wall, with work from the late Colin Jackson, an old dear friend of mine, his work was and will always be fantastic.
For sale are prints of any of the Photographs seen in the gallery as well as some others, ranging in prices, they come framed or just as prints, made to order. You can also hire photographers through our small agency or if you are a photographer looking for work, we can point you in the right direction!
We are located at 315 Bowery Street, New York come and drop by!
Just had my business launch party last night!
Walsh photography is now officially up and running.
Party last night was sooo good. Even had a special appearance from the biggest name in Photography at the moment, and my ex-agent, Amy Mavroules! she came in and made a little speech, so thanks Amy!
Come and drop by if you're in the area, theres a gallery with work from me and some of my freinds, especially moving is the Colin Jackson memorial wall, with work from the late Colin Jackson, an old dear friend of mine, his work was and will always be fantastic.
For sale are prints of any of the Photographs seen in the gallery as well as some others, ranging in prices, they come framed or just as prints, made to order. You can also hire photographers through our small agency or if you are a photographer looking for work, we can point you in the right direction!
We are located at 315 Bowery Street, New York come and drop by!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Let me introduce myself
Hi!
My name is Mark Walsh and im a photographer from New York, USA.
My work ranges from War photography to family portraits, weddings and scenic landscapes.
I also own a photography business in New York under the name Walsh Photography which is opening in a few months.
Personally, i am a husband and father. I live in New York with my lovely wife Elena and my three year old son Colin.
I also regularly visit Spain, where Elena's family resides. It is such a beautiful country.
Anyway, i will keep you posted on significant events, keep reading, everynow and then i will also post a preview of some of my photographic works. Thanks for reading!
My name is Mark Walsh and im a photographer from New York, USA.
My work ranges from War photography to family portraits, weddings and scenic landscapes.
I also own a photography business in New York under the name Walsh Photography which is opening in a few months.
Personally, i am a husband and father. I live in New York with my lovely wife Elena and my three year old son Colin.
I also regularly visit Spain, where Elena's family resides. It is such a beautiful country.
Anyway, i will keep you posted on significant events, keep reading, everynow and then i will also post a preview of some of my photographic works. Thanks for reading!
Mark Walsh
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