Paul Clarke
@paulclarke.com
The people photographer, working with the world's most interesting humans, dogs and brands. A graceful and melodious ape. paulclarke.com (📷 Siobhan Hennessy). Fascinated by online identity and trust.
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Paul Clarke
@paulclarke.com
· Jul 21
Sometimes a photo can be said to be... painterly. With the right timing, and some help from the Royal Air Force, I think this one might be.
The big lie is in para 3 though, and doesn't get challenged. www.theguardian.com/business/202... (this is why we can't have rational decisions, or nice things like systemic improvements)
Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travel
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The big lie is in para 3 though, and doesn't get challenged. www.theguardian.com/business/202... (this is why we can't have rational decisions, or nice things like systemic improvements)
Nothing pleases me more than seeing a former client go cheap on their pics and get back a right old bag of shit
November 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Nothing pleases me more than seeing a former client go cheap on their pics and get back a right old bag of shit
Phil's words also remind me of a conversation I had last night at the @publicdigital.bsky.social event, talking about procurement of defined benefits in an A/agile age. It's got a lot of similarities, really
"Because if you don’t know what’s going to happen, how can you confidently stride up to your client and say “I’ll make you some magic, promise”? What are such promises worth?"
I promise Paul's post is worth your time. He's written some magic. And I do know what's going to happen; you'll enjoy it.
I promise Paul's post is worth your time. He's written some magic. And I do know what's going to happen; you'll enjoy it.
On the predictability of results, and how that drives so many creatives round the bend when it comes to pricing: paulclarke.com/photography/...
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Phil's words also remind me of a conversation I had last night at the @publicdigital.bsky.social event, talking about procurement of defined benefits in an A/agile age. It's got a lot of similarities, really
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"Because if you don’t know what’s going to happen, how can you confidently stride up to your client and say “I’ll make you some magic, promise”? What are such promises worth?"
I promise Paul's post is worth your time. He's written some magic. And I do know what's going to happen; you'll enjoy it.
I promise Paul's post is worth your time. He's written some magic. And I do know what's going to happen; you'll enjoy it.
On the predictability of results, and how that drives so many creatives round the bend when it comes to pricing: paulclarke.com/photography/...
Light fantastic - Paul Clarke
Glowing with pride, a newly-minted Queen's Counsel bursts through a passageway in the heart of the Inner Temple, London's maze of legal chambers and halls. One of those pictures that I knew straight a...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"Because if you don’t know what’s going to happen, how can you confidently stride up to your client and say “I’ll make you some magic, promise”? What are such promises worth?"
I promise Paul's post is worth your time. He's written some magic. And I do know what's going to happen; you'll enjoy it.
I promise Paul's post is worth your time. He's written some magic. And I do know what's going to happen; you'll enjoy it.
On the predictability of results, and how that drives so many creatives round the bend when it comes to pricing: paulclarke.com/photography/...
Light fantastic - Paul Clarke
Glowing with pride, a newly-minted Queen's Counsel bursts through a passageway in the heart of the Inner Temple, London's maze of legal chambers and halls. One of those pictures that I knew straight a...
paulclarke.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
On the predictability of results, and how that drives so many creatives round the bend when it comes to pricing: paulclarke.com/photography/...
My work takes me to a lot of venues, hotels, restaurants etc. I've a particular hatred for those who geostalk me, then follow me with ads for weeks after. It's not cool, and guarantees I will avoid your services wherever possible.
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My work takes me to a lot of venues, hotels, restaurants etc. I've a particular hatred for those who geostalk me, then follow me with ads for weeks after. It's not cool, and guarantees I will avoid your services wherever possible.
Winter weather, but too early for the venue bling, surely?
November 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Winter weather, but too early for the venue bling, surely?
Huge thanks to @robmanuelyeah.bsky.social for a great @anonopin.bsky.social show tonight. Didn't take any pictures because I was laughing so much, and anyway, you wouldn't have *believed* what he was wearing
November 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Huge thanks to @robmanuelyeah.bsky.social for a great @anonopin.bsky.social show tonight. Didn't take any pictures because I was laughing so much, and anyway, you wouldn't have *believed* what he was wearing
Am very much looking forward to this. Obviously my opinions are so awful they have had to be anonymous, but I trust in the power of Rob to weave something out of the horrors
Off to do the second @anonopin.bsky.social show - with modifications from the first to last night. I’ve been making signs for the audience to hold up to judge things. Come down if you fancy it it’s in Aces and Eights in Tufnell Park. Doors at 7:00, show at 7:30.
November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Am very much looking forward to this. Obviously my opinions are so awful they have had to be anonymous, but I trust in the power of Rob to weave something out of the horrors
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Sorry guys I've been called in for ripping off original creators and erasing the message about uncredited programmers. Trying to do better, so:
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sorry guys I've been called in for ripping off original creators and erasing the message about uncredited programmers. Trying to do better, so:
Somewhere across the river, a photographer is about to have a very, very bad time
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Somewhere across the river, a photographer is about to have a very, very bad time
The three core attributes of the event photographer, in order: paulclarke.com/photography/...
Judgement, awareness, technique - Paul Clarke
In the quiet, in the shadows at the back of the hall, I do a lot of thinking about what it really takes to do this job well. What do I look for when I bring others to work with me? What would I value ...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The three core attributes of the event photographer, in order: paulclarke.com/photography/...
Had a full bike licence nearly 40 years. Two thefts in two years, and my premium is now half the value of the bike. Per year. Thanks, London
November 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Had a full bike licence nearly 40 years. Two thefts in two years, and my premium is now half the value of the bike. Per year. Thanks, London
Group selfie on a wet bridge
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Group selfie on a wet bridge
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Prime example of why the contract between the public and the police is breaking down, regardless of long term crime trends. Thames Valley Police don’t even think it’s their job to investigate this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kidlington fly-tipping: Criminals dump mountain of waste in field
The enormous pile of rubbish is called an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Prime example of why the contract between the public and the police is breaking down, regardless of long term crime trends. Thames Valley Police don’t even think it’s their job to investigate this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Am going to this, I predict it will be excellent. You should also go to this.
Anyway. Trying out a new thing next week in North London. I really want you to come. Roughly speaking you'll be submitting opinions, via form, and we'll get them all up on a screen and DEBATE THEM together. Live, interactive, and yes anon if you like (via phones) or non-anon, using your face.
Opinion War (with Rob Manuel of Anon Opin & Fesshole & B3ta.com)
Buy tickets for Opinion War (with Rob Manuel of Anon Opin & Fesshole & B3ta.com) at Aces and Eights Saloon Bar London. Tickets and information for Opinion War (with Rob Manuel of Anon Opin & Fesshole ...
www.designmynight.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Am going to this, I predict it will be excellent. You should also go to this.
Digging through some very old prints: Jurassic Period of the Silicon Roundabout days
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Digging through some very old prints: Jurassic Period of the Silicon Roundabout days
I'm taking the raw French cheese ban harder than I thought. Why have we not been told? Why are there no riots?
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I'm taking the raw French cheese ban harder than I thought. Why have we not been told? Why are there no riots?
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@richardpope.org does a great job of showing that it's often senior leadership misunderstandings and desire for "big bang comms" that damage good work already in progress (this time on digital ID).
www.rpp.works/ways-of-doin...
www.rpp.works/ways-of-doin...
www.rpp.works
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
@richardpope.org does a great job of showing that it's often senior leadership misunderstandings and desire for "big bang comms" that damage good work already in progress (this time on digital ID).
www.rpp.works/ways-of-doin...
www.rpp.works/ways-of-doin...
You know that excruciating feeling when you've followed someone's writing for literally years. But then get in a lift with them and make happy chat without realising it's them. Apologies, @anildash.com - I joined the dots up a few minutes later. I blame hats. Hats are totally to blame here.
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
You know that excruciating feeling when you've followed someone's writing for literally years. But then get in a lift with them and make happy chat without realising it's them. Apologies, @anildash.com - I joined the dots up a few minutes later. I blame hats. Hats are totally to blame here.