John Claridge

John Claridge was born in the East End of London in 1944. From the age of 15 to 17, he worked in the photographic department of a London advertising agency. During this time he met and worked with designer Robert Brownjohn. From 17 to 19 John was assistant to American photographer David Montgomery. At the age of 19, he opened his own studio in the City of London.

Since then he has worked for most leading advertising agencies and clients in Europe, USA and Japan. His work has been exhibited worldwide, and he has been presented with over 250 awards for outstanding photography, both editorial and commercial.

The Victoria & Albert Museum London, and The Arts Council of Great Britain Archives hold a permanent collection of his photographs, whilst selected works have been auctioned at Christie's, London.