
Jim’s philosophy is simple: Enjoy the time in nature, whether you capture the image or not. Soak it all in! Jim is a dedicated teacher who loves to help others achieve the best in their nature photography. For more than thirty-four years, Jim has used his photography, writing, speaking, and teaching to inspire and motivate others. A naturalist first and foremost, Jim’s workshops always include a bit of natural history. He believes the more you know about your subject, the more your photography will stand out from the others. He wants you to enjoy every moment in the field.
A Contributing Editor for Outdoor Photographer Magazine, Jim’s articles and images have also appeared in magazines such as Nature’s Best, Defenders, Wildlife Refuge, Wonderful West Virginia, Birders World, Country, Loudoun Magazine, Photo Media, and Wild Bird. Other clients have included Nikon, Zeiss Optics, National Wildlife Federation, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, The National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, and FujiFilm.
Jim is the author and photographer of four books: West Virginia: The Allegheny Highlands, Mountain Memories: An Appalachian Sense of Place, and Between Ocean & Bay: A Celebration of the Eastern Shore) and The Adventures of Buddy the Beaver, which he co-authored with his ten-year old son Carson. Jim was one of the major contributors to The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nature Photography. Jim also contributed to the newly released book, Coal Country.
Jim is Past President of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and continues to be a frequent speaker and instructor for many NANPA events around the country. In 2000, Jim received NANPA’s Outstanding Recognition Award.
Jim also serves on the advisory board for Nature’s Best Magazine. From 2000 – 2008 Jim was a member of the Fujifilm Talent Team.
The documentary film, “Mountain Memories,” profiles Jim’s life and career as a nature photographer. The film, which aired on PBS in August 2003, was also shown at the prestigious 2005 American Conservation Film Festival.
Website: http://www.jimclarkphotography.com/
Email: jimclarkphoto@verizon.net