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Join John Swannell on a journey through a remarkable photographic career
John Swannell, world renowned fashion, beauty and royal photographer, is hosting a public lecture at the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution on 23 February in order to raise funds for the National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism.
The event is back by popular demand, after John regaled an audience of over 400 with his anecdotes and treated them to some never-before-seen photographs at the Royal Geographic Society last summer.
The evening will take the form of a journey through John’s career, from his first days as an assistant at Vogue Studios through to his time working for publications such as Harpers & Queen, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and Tatler. John will talk about his experience of photographing some of the world’s most well-known faces, how fashion has changed over the years, and the amazing places across the world John has visited throughout his career.
John is hosting the event in to raise funds for the National Autistic Society as his adult son, Charlie, has Asperger Syndrome, a form of autism. Over the last year, John and his wife Marianne have raised £27,000 in aid of the Transforming Lives Project, a collaboration with the NAS to help support young adults as they move from childhood into adulthood.
John Swannell said: “I’m looking forward to whisking the audience on a journey back in time, with the occasional stop off to recall some of the more comical moments when I was starting out! I’ll be sharing stories about my famous work, including portraits of Diana, Princess of Wales and her two sons, Joanna Lumley, Andy Warhol and Tony Blair. But I’m also going to take the audience through some less well known photographs that they won’t have seen before. Autism is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition, and can pose challenges at every stage in a person’s life. That’s why the right support makes such an enormous difference. This event is a chance to really help to make an impact for people with autism, like my son Charlie.”
Cecilia Owen, who attended John’s lecture in 2011, said: “The evening was entertaining and fascinating in equal measure - I loved every minute! John Swannell gave us a remarkable insight into his career and the stories that lie behind his iconic photographs. A touch of humour, a dash of glamour and some visually stunning photos really made it a fantastic evening in aid of a worthwhile cause.”
John Swannell’s lecture will be held at the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, London, on 23 February and will be open to the public. Tickets will cost £20 with all proceeds going to the National Autistic Society. To book tickets visit www.autism.org.uk/johnswannell.
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