We are launching a new Sussex offer to accompany our coverage in the March 2008 edition of Latest Art, the premier art magazine for Sussex. The offer showcases a wide range of emerging photographers whose work is outstanding in terms of originality, craft and image. All the photographs have a standard introductory price of 70 pounds only. These are 'one off' images and we have no replacement stock - so pick up an original piece of artwork at an incredibly good price.

The work of Jim Hanks, Steve Harris, Charles Farmer, Tom Mudd and Jim lawrence are available.

Paul Kozal

The gallery is delighted to have available for the first time two iconic limited edition images - Palos Park and Lone Tree, from Paul Kozal. Paul has created an oustanding portfolio of work, is self taught, and has extensively photographed the Southwest. His influences include the painter Maynard Dixon, and photographer Paul Caponigro. Paul Kozal is a strictly traditional photographer but it is his dark room techinque that sets him apart and gives him the edge by the meticulous use of toning and hand coloring. The effect is to create a unique vision of images that is delicate, haunting and deeply mystical. Both photographs are in bespoke black wood frames with high grade Uv protected glass.

BBC Series on the history of photography

The BBC will launch a major new series on the history of photography in its Autumn schedule. This will feature the Californian landscape and the work of Ansel Adams. Public interest in photography is likely to further increase the demand for fine art photography. To accompany the series a book is being published authored by Gerry Badger entitled the genius of photography . The book is now available at Amazon to pre-order at a 50% discount for £12.50. We are planning our first public exhibition to coincide the BBC series.

It has been a very busy time over the summer months as we continued to expand the gallery and complete our move to Ditchling in Sussex. Commercially we are ahead of our planned income target, which is exciting, and the gallery is now a limited company.

We have recently introduced to the gallery work from Gerhard Bock and Matt Wensing in the emrging category, the established photographers Chip Hooper and Paul Kozal, and the master photographer Edward Weston. We now have work from over 20 photographers for sale. Each photographer brings a distinctive style and image reinforcing the vibrancy of the contemporary photographic scene in California.

This is a very exciting moment to see the launch of a new online gallery here in Britain dedicated to black and white photography from California and the American Southwest.

Some of the most beautiful and enduring photographic images in the history of photography originate from California. We have available for the first time classic and contemporary photographs that are highly original and affordable.

Our aim is to showcase the 'Monterey school' and the famous West Coast tradition. The combination of aesthetics and value for money makes this photography some of the most collectible in the world.

Julie Boaler and Victor Farlie who are based in Surrey, England founded the gallery in 2006. Photography has become increasingly popular and collectible in recent years, auction prices continue to set records and yet it remains possible to purchase high quality original work at affordable prices.

Our newsletter will also attempt to cover book reviews, museum exhibitions and interviews to establish a greater awareness and interest in west coast photography.

The gallery launches with 34 different works for sale from 14 photographers who are grouped under the categories of; Emerging, Established and Masters. Prices will typically range from £100 to £5,000.

The gallery will work primarily with established photographers such as Huntington Witherill, Henry Gilpin, John Sexton and Ryuijie. We cater for a wide range of audiences who want to buy very good images that have the potential to appreciate in value over time.

We intend to host gallery shows in the UK to showcase images and develop themes across landscape photography linked to the website.

It is also an important part of our philosophy here in the gallery that original work by photographers in our emerging category should cost no more than a poster sold in a frame in the high street. Our range of images from emerging photographers starts at £100 including the frame with a standard £30 charge for guaranteed postage and packing anywhere in the UK within 3 days.

All the photographs are available for sale. They have been pre-purchased and imported into the UK. We do not sell posters or reproductions.

If you are planning a holiday or visiting California and the Southwest our links page is designed to showcase leading Museums and collections on public view. The emphasis on landscape and the natural environment is also covered for the visitor.

Click here to view our Links page

We will be introducing new photographers and an extended range of images in the coming months. The new range includes work from Roman Laronc, Paul Kozal, John Wimberley, Gerhard Bock and Chip Hooper. In addition more images from Henry Gilpin and Huntington Witherill are available. In the masters range our first Edward Weston will be on sale shortly.