OUR STORY
Heritage Craft Photography Studio Gallery, located in the picturesque town of Greyabbey, Northern Ireland, is a distinguished establishment dedicated to reviving the artistry of analogue photography and celebrating the charm of vintage and antique photographic techniques. The business is spearheaded by Audrey Marie, an internationally acclaimed analogue photographer and designer, alongside Turner Jack Hunter Johnson, a seasoned historian and expert in World War history. Together, they form a dynamic partnership that embodies the core values and objectives of the business, aiming to educate and inspire a diverse audience to include all age groups through the unique narratives captured in film photography.
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Audrey Marie
Audrey Marie’s journey began with a deep-rooted passion for history, photography, and education. A Canadian inventor and an international award-winning analogue photographer, with her works represented by National Geographic and Getty images. With over 3 decades of experience in the design industry, she has always been fascinated by the power of visual storytelling and the ability to capture moments in time.
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Audrey Marie’s professional journey has been diverse and enriching. She has held successive roles in business management and ownership, operations, sales, social media marketing, brand marketing, marketing communications, agency leadership, advertising, media, and experimental marketing. These experiences have given her a unique perspective on how to connect with clients globally. She is a respected and accomplished customer service professional, and believes in the power of building strong relationships with her clients.
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Marie’s enthusiasm for blending heritage travels with cultural art, along with her expertise in analogue photography and design, significantly aligns with our educational objectives, rendering her contributions vital to our initiative. Her technical abilities, paired with her creative insight, will elevate the quality and attractiveness of our content, providing users with an engaging and immersive historical experience.
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"Heritage Craft Photography is more than just a business to me. It is a culmination of
my life's work and passion. It is a platform where I can share my love for history, photography, and genealogy
with the world. It is where I can showcase the beauty of our past and the stories that have shaped our present.
By embracing the charm of imperfection, I aim to breathe new life into a waning art form that encapsulates
nostalgia and the magic of times gone by. Through this venture, I hope to challenge the modern perception of
photography and celebrate the artistry embedded in the often-overlooked details of analogue photography. I am
excited to bring this unique experience to others and look forward to sharing our collections with you."
Turner Jack
Jack is a seasoned traveller and historian with a deep-seated passion for World War-era history. His extensive travels around the globe have not only enriched his understanding of diverse cultures and histories but have also honed his commitment to creating a one-of-a-kind museum grade World War 1 & World War 2 collection of artefacts, photographs, uniforms and equipment, and ancestral stories of soldiers in war to elaborate on a visitors experience.
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Jack Hunter has also had an interesting journey that has led him to Relic Hunter Jack. His most recent roles have included Affiliate Research Assistant for projects at Ypres Belgium In Flanders Field Museum. His work has involved helping others follow the steps of their ancestors in war and fundraising for various museums, groups, and organisations. Having spent over a decade accumulating international experiences from living ex-patriotically across half a dozen countries, he has carved out a distinguished full-time career as an erudite Historic Interpreter and skilled WW1 & WW2 specialist.
Jack’s enthusiasm for history is infectious. His passion is palpable enough to inspire others towards where history meets storytelling; engagingly sharing his extensive collection of uniforms, artefacts amongst other items seasoned blessing linked by stories that encapsulate human virtues - bravery, courage tied up neatly using universal resources. By harnessing his voracious appetite for knowledge sharing coupled with fostering relationships among likeminded individuals, he invites all age groups to indulge in this shared appreciation for historical narratives.
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Learn more about Jack...
Jack's mission is to underscore the salience of enlightening our younger generation about the valorous acts and sacrifices that our forbears made during wartimes. By creatively bridging the passage of time, his endeavour to transform historical learning into an engaging narrative and connecting others to the importance of the past. Jack's unwavering dedication prioritises providing exhibits and material that are both authentic and historically accurate in nature. Hoping to inspire others along the way with a visual demonstration and interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of what our ancestors encountered during times of conflict.
Testimonials
~ Jennifer, Rosemary and Eric Robinson- Robinson Goldsmith's Bangor, N.I.
We were lucky when Marie fell into our lap, and timing could not have been more perfect to help us with our 25 year family business that was needing some restructuring to accommodate NI unpredictable market. She is an exceptional international professional with a wide range of unique skills, from photography, web design, e-commerce EPos till system knowledge, social media savy, and most of all an international brand marketing expert. She is reliable, always happy with a positive attitude, never saying can't! We continue to use Marie's services ongoing. Her stunning photography on our website has been a massive contribution to our in store and online sales. Her global business sense and advice has been invaluable. We trust Marie immensely and recommend her work without hesitation!
~ Ralph Haverkate- Uruguay Real Estate
I have developed a great partnership with Marie on several projects that required the use of her many talents in design, photography, brand marketing, videography and global real estate expertise. Her professionalism, understanding many industries, good communication, tireless dedication and attention to detail is evident in the final products. I highly recommend this professional to work with!
~ Bettina Waldroff - Owner & Director of Samina North America
Marie has a seamless reputation for being very professional and a pleasure to work with. She alters her hours of operation for overseas clients, making the job from start to finish very accommodating. Her expertise as a visionary, combined with her technical skills, a wonderful attitude, good communication and bringing the project in before deadline, is to be commended. Without reservations, her drive and abilities will truly be an asset to any start up or organisation.