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Dave Butcher has over thirty years experience in photography. As an Ilford Master Printer, he combines his creative talent with an in-depth technical knowledge of the processes involved in black and white developing and printing to produce distinctively unique prints using traditional darkroom methods and materials.

Working exclusively in black and white to produce stunning landscape photographs and striking city shots his work is widely published in books and magazines. He is the author of the books 'Lake Light - The Lake District Photography of Dave Butcher', 'Peak Light - The Peak District Photography of Dave Butcher' and 'High Light - The Landscape Photography of Dave Butcher' and . His images can be seen in numerous advertising and PR projects, and Dave's original black and white pictures are popular with interior designers, businesses and homeowners alike. His prints are also displayed in many private collections worldwide. You can learn more about Dave Butcher here...

Gallery

Please visit the gallery here to view or purchase Dave's black and white photographs. You can also visit the gallery at Briarwood in Tunstead Milton in the Derbyshire Peak District just north of Buxton where there is always a huge display of original silver photographs on display and available for immediate purchase. Please call before making a special trip to make sure the gallery is open.

Image Licensing

Dave's work is available worldwide through International Graphics Walmsley GmbH and outlets that they supply. His work is also licensed by companies for greetings cards, and other products.

New Book

Dave's third book, Lake Light - The Lake District Photography of Dave Butcher is now available. Orders may be placed through this web site. Copies of High Light and Peak Light books are also available through this web site. All 3 books are also available through most good bookshops.

Meet Dave Butcher in Buxton

Dave will be in the Gallery in the Gardens with a permanent display of his work, Buxton Pavilion Gardens; Tuesday 7th, Tuesday 14th, Thursday 23rd September, 9.30 am to 5pm. Opposite the Tourist Information Desk.

Courses

Endorsed by such names as Ilford Photo and Harman Technology, Dave shares his experience by running landscape photography courses, black and white darkroom printing workshops, Ilford Darkroom Masterclasses, 1-to-1 tuition with photo and darkroom courses, lectures and exhibitions. Find out more on the courses page and the event calendar. New Lake District 2010 dates now available.

Next available 3 day Course for Landscape Photography in Black and White, based in Eskdale in the Lake District, meet Thursday 30th September, photography 1st to 3rd October. Accommodation included. 1 place left.
Next available 1 day course for Landscape Photographs in Black and White in the Peak District Saturday 11th September. 1 place left.

Next available Darkroom Printing Workshop Sunday 12th September.1 place left.
1-to-1 tuition £300 a day - Choose dates to suit you.
Group tuition £500 a day - Choose dates to suit you.

Next Event

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September, Artist and Designer's Fair, Buxton Pavilion Gardens, 10 am to 4.30pm. Free admission. We will have new pictures and the new book Lake Light (on the Lake District).