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Clyde Butcher was born on 6 September, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American photographer. Discover Clyde Butcher's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

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Occupation Black-and-white photographer
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 6 September 1942
Birthday 6 September
Birthplace Kansas City, Missouri
Nationality United States

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1942

Clyde Butcher (born September 6, 1942) is an American large-format camera photographer known for wilderness photography of the Florida landscape.

He began his career doing color photography before switching to large-scale black-and-white landscape photography after the death of his son.

Butcher is a strong advocate of conservation efforts and uses his work to promote awareness of the beauty of natural places.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Clyde Butcher led a nomadic childhood with his parents, until they settled in Southern California when he was 18.

1960

He attended California Polytechnic University in 1960 and graduated in architecture.

1963

While visiting Yosemite National Park in 1963, he learned about the photography studies of Ansel Adams.

During his senior year of college, Butcher married his college sweetheart Niki.

During college, Butcher presented his architecture projects by creating and photographing miniature-scale models instead of making drawings.

After graduation, Butcher began a career in architecture.

He worked with architect William Pereira on such buildings as the Transamerica building in San Francisco and worked for architectural model companies.

With the downturn in the economy, Clyde lost his job and began showing his black and white images at local art festivals.

He soon realized that he could make more money in photography than he was making in architecture.

1970

By 1970, he left architecture for landscape photography.

Eventually, Butcher had a partnership that marketed and sold his images to the wall décor departments of Sears, Montgomery Ward, and J. C. Penney.

He eventually accrued around 200 employees and offices in Akron, Ohio and Southern California.

In order to increase sales, Butcher started photographing with color film so his images could match the avocado green shag carpets and gold couches.

The bulk of his photography during this time took place west of the Rocky Mountains and in the Pacific Northwest.

To escape some of the stress of the business, he moved onto a sailboat with his wife where he lived for seven years, moored in the harbor of Newport Beach, California.

The boat had no electricity or refrigeration, conditions were spartan.

Living without a television on the boat gained the family a sense of peace and solitude while they could take advantage of the city.

Butcher's love for boating and the television program Flipper inspired him to explore Florida.

Butcher sold his business in California, moved to Florida, and returned to selling art in street festivals.

1986

In 1986, the Butchers' son was killed when a drunk driver hit the car in which he was a passenger.

Butcher retreated to the wilderness for solace and restoration.

He put aside color photography and became a black-and-white landscape photographer using large-format cameras.

1992

In 1992, PBS aired a documentary about him, Visions of Florida, which won a Wolfson Award.

Butcher and his work have also inspired other artist-conservationists, such as film producer Elam Stoltzfus, who was struck by Clyde's art.

The pair have formed a friendship over the years and have collaborated on several multimedia projects together as a result.

1993

In 1993, Butcher purchased 14 acres in Big Cypress National Preserve in Southern Florida which is surrounded by over a million acres of wilderness.

This is where he built his gallery and home.

He then realized that he needed to help the public to understand the beauty of the swamp and began leading guided tours through the swamp behind his gallery in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Big Cypress Gallery is open seven days a week from 10:00 - 5:00.

1997

In 1997, Butcher began creating very large images up to 5x9' and needed a larger darkroom.

He purchased a building in an industrial park in Venice Florida where he also has a gallery.

2000

The darkroom is 2000 sq feet.

The darkroom is open to the public twice a year for tours.

The gallery is open Tuesday - Friday from 10:00-4:00.

A third gallery recently opened in the St. Armand's Circle area, off the coast of Sarasota, Florida.

Butcher's deep appreciation for the Everglades inspired him to work for the restoration and preservation of the environment.

He has received recognition for his community service as well as his photography.