Darkroomers Photo Club Monthly Inspiration Meeting

For more than half a century, Bernard Mendoza has captured the beauty and complexity of everyday life through his lens. In Seeing With New Eyes, Bernard shares the evolving perspective of a photographer whose world has become smaller in size—but deeper in meaning. As his physical mobility has slowed, his creative vision has sharpened, drawing him closer to the often-overlooked moments and quiet stories that unfold nearby. This heartfelt and visually rich presentation will explore how limitations can lead to unexpected inspiration and how photography remains a powerful medium for storytelling, connection, and reflection. With wisdom shaped by decades of work and recognition from some of the world’s most esteemed institutions, Bernard invites us to slow down, look again, and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.

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Bernard Mendoza has used photography as his voice—an expressive medium that transcends language and connects people through shared human experience. Growing up in post-World War II England, Bernard dreamed of becoming a writer, inspired by tales of Roy of the Rovers, Biggles, and Rudyard Kipling. However, navigating dyslexia at a time when it was scarcely understood made traditional storytelling difficult. Photography became his way of communicating—his tool for telling meaningful, visual stories that resonate universally.

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