- Damian McGillicuddy
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Damian McGillicuddy with one of his models at The Societies Convention in London, 15th January 2009
Damian McGillicuddy (born 15 July 1970, Widnes) is an English photographer specialising in fashion and glamour photography. Within these industries he is also sometimes referred to as Lord McGillicuddy (due to his inherited title, Lord of Kerry), The Magician,[1] or The Big Dog.[2]
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Background
When asked, "why photography?" in 2009, McGillicuddy answered, "girls."[2]
He went on to say,
It was my uncle Brian who baptised me in the art of photography. I was 11 years old and my first camera was a Ricoh XR-1.[2]
At just thirteen years old, McGillicuddy commenced an arts degree but claims he did not thrive artistically at college and that the head of faculty told him he would never become a professional photographer.[2] In 1986, aged sixteen, he left college and opened the photographic business Art 4 Art's Sake,[2] which today is run from The Fashion Factory.
Professional career
As well as shooting for numerous companies and other clients over a twenty-three year-long career, from high-profile latex designer Atsuko Kudo[3] to photographic lighting company Quantum,[4][5] McGillicuddy also teaches photography and in 2008 launched his 'DMLS' range of portable photographic lighting equipment.
His celebrity client list includes the Conservative British Prime Minister John Major as well as various actors and musicians.[6]
In December 2009, McGillicuddy was named as one of the UK's best fine art nude and glamour photographers by Nude & Glamour Photography magazine, alongside such industry icons as John Swannell.[7]
Awards
Among others, McGillicuddy has been awarded the following:
- Five UK Master Photographer of the Year titles[8]
- Eleven UK Awards of Excellence[9]
- Fifty-nine Fuji Professional Awards[8]
- The Societies Fashion Photographer of the Year, 2008[10]
- The Societies Contemporary Portrait Photographer of the Year, 2008[10]
- The Societies Environmental Photographer of the Year, 2008[10]
McGillicuddy's photographs also regularly win Gold Awards in The Societies' monthly competition.
Personal life
In 1998, McGillicuddy was involved in a vehicle collision that resulted in one of his legs being crushed and later amputated below the knee. In 2002, the British tabloid press reported that his wife, Christine McGillicuddy, was filing for divorce, citing the amputation as the cause.[11] He was able to successfully rebut her claim by citing her extramarital affairs with other men as the true reason for the divorce.[11]
Today, McGillicuddy walks with a prosthesis and lives with his wife and business partner, Lesley McGillicuddy,[2] who is also a photographer, in Warrington and keeps a regularly updated blog.
References
- ^ The Societies Portrait Seminar Tutors
- ^ a b c d e f Interview with The Societies, 2009
- ^ Atsuko Kudo online shop
- ^ Flaghead Photographic
- ^ Quantum 2008 catalogue cover
- ^ The Crewe Chronicle, 6th August 2002
- ^ Nude & Glamour Photography: A Celebration of Contemporary Nude, Fine Art & Glamour Photography, December 2009, Bright Publishing Ltd
- ^ a b Photomart Pro Speaker Summary
- ^ Warrington Guardian, 6th February 1998
- ^ a b c The Societies Portrait Seminar Tutors 2009/ 2010
- ^ a b The Daily Mail, 5th August 2002
Categories:- English photographers
- Living people
- Fashion photographers
- 1970 births
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