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Jeremy Ramsden, who has died of a stroke aged 59, was one of the finest photographic printers of his generation. Jeremy could take a frame of anyone’s film and turn it into a work of art on paper. His attention to detail was apparent in the way he would produce a variety of prints from the same frame, each having its own distinct mood and character. When you got your negatives back, you would see his meticulous notes written on little strips of masking tape affixed to the protective sheets. When you consider the names on his client list – which included Tim Walker, Elaine Constantine, Harry Borden and Brian Griffin – the breadth of his achievement becomes clear.
Jeremy was born in Sydney, Australia. He joined the merchant navy after leaving college, arriving in London in time to celebrate his 21st birthday. A keen photographer since childhood, he became involved in the London photo scene in a variety of capacities, including studio assistant to Brian Duffy, freelancing as a photojournalist (he was a fine photographer in his own right) and mastering the arcane art of colour printmaking.
His experiences of the glory days of Soho in the advertising boom of the 1970s and 80s would have made a very interesting book. Jeremy had a stereotypical Aussie gusto for travel, people and a good story but, above all, he liked sharing his enthusiasm for the world and how we see it. He was generous with his time and a champion of photographers. Having Jeremy in your corner was like having a secret weapon; an unsolicited compliment from him was worth far more than one from almost any picture editor.
A couple of years ago, Jeremy co-founded Labyrinth, a darkroom in the East End of London which has become a mecca for new and established photographers. Jeremy was full of excitement for the young talents coming to him, the brave ones who had chosen film over digital. He gave a great deal and asked for very little in return. The industry will feel a lot colder without him.
He is survived by his children, Alexis and Liam, from his marriage to Kim, from whom he was divorced; his sister, Kate; and his brother, Michael.
via Art and design: Photography | guardian.co.uk http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2013/feb/19/jeremy-ramsden-obituary Thanks for reading Jay
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