Jim Clark
For the past thirty-two years, Jim has been an award-winning and nationally renowned nature photographer, writer, motivational speaker, and instructor. 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, Photo Media, and Wild Bird. Other clients have included Nikon, National Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, and FujiFilm. Jim is the author and photographer of three books: West Virginia: The Allegheny Highlands (Westcliffe Publishers), Mountain Memories: An Appalachian Sense of Place (WVU Press) and The Land Between Ocean & Bay: A Natural Celebration of the Eastern Shore (Mountain Trail Press), which is scheduled for release in fall 2008.
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 and since 2000, he has been 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.
Jim conducts nature photography workshops, tours, programs, and seminars across the country. Jim loves to share with others his passion for nature, photography, and life.
Website: http://www.jimclarkphotography.com/
Email: jimclarkphoto@comcast.net