Biography of David John Clow
Dave has been a serious photographer for more than 50 years. He enjoys most genre of photography - from wildlife and landscapes, to sports, abstracts, architecture, and portrait/human figure photography. AV show production has been equally rewarding for both personal satisfaction and public fundraising opportunities.
In the last 2 years, Dave has started to do drone imagery, producing both professional quality videos as well as still photography. He uses DJI equipment exclusively (https://www.dji.com/).
His work has been recognized with several awards in the Canadian Geographic Photo Contest, as well as the annual CAPA AV Competition (2007 & 2024). His work has been published in Remax Realtor Magazine, Canadian Camera(CAPA), and Canadian Geographic.
David has had solo exhibits on ‘The People of Havana’ at the National Press Club (Ottawa, 2002), and ‘Journey to Antarctica’, at the RA Centre (Ottawa, 2007). He has also contributed to juried joint exhibits; 1) ‘Prince Edward Island’, at Nepean City Hall (2004); 2) 'Birds', and 3) 'Bergs & Birds' - both at the New Photographers' Gallery ( Sidney BC, 2021)
David is a Certified Judge for both the Ontario Council of Camera Clubs (O3C), and the Canadian Association for Photographic Arts (CAPA).
Over many years, he has provided camera club leadership in an Image Critique special interest group (SIG). This has included the RA Photo Club (Ottawa) and the Mississauga Camera Club. In 2022-23, David led the Novice Image Review Workshop for the Victoria Camera Club (VCC).
He has led his own photography workshops into both Algonquin Park (Ontario), and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (Ucluelet & Tofino, BC).
In 2023-24 , David is a member of the RA Photo Club (Ottawa), the Mississauga Camera Club, and the Victoria Camera Club.
He has recently retired to the west coast, where he pursues his lifelong passions for marine biology, swimming, cycling, hiking, and kayaking, as well as his photography and (now) drone imagery.
Contact information includes djclow2020@gmail.com, and cell #647-620-5457