Harold Chapman Information

Harold Chapman has an international reputation as a uniquely talented photographer. World famous novelist and Booker prize winner, Ian McEwan, says of Harold Chapman: "...His reputation is of the first rank...he is an artist."

Harold Chapman gained international recognition as a photographer when he charted the life of the Beat Hotel in 1950s and 60s Paris. Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, Alan Ginsberg and others lived and wrote in this bohemian setting and Harold Chapman shared and then documented their lifestyle in his celebrated book of photography, "The Beat Hotel". 

Later, Harold's photography career developed in both France and the USA as an independent photographer with unrivalled flair for capturing the beauty and intrigue in scenes of everyday life and human relationships.

Now semi-retired and living in Deal, his home town,on theSandwich Dover Coast in Kent, Harold Chapman accepts photography commissions from local businesses and individuals.

Among Deal Dover and Sandwich companies with the foresight to commission Harold's gifted photography are Hole in the Roof Hotel and Whole School Meals. You can see their photographs by clicking on the links.

Do you have a business in the Deal Dover or Sandwich area? If you want to capture your customers' imagination with outstanding photography and a unique perspective, contact Harold Chapman by email for a no-obligation quote for photography fees.

Commissioned photographs come with full copyright and may be used in all media.

Alternatively, you may wish to purchase reproduction rights to some of Harold Chapman's beautiful photographs of the Deal Dover and Sandwich area. Click here to see some example photos.

Harold Chapman, Photographer

Based in Deal, close to Dover and Sandwich Kent for local photography commissions

Please mention

The Best of Deal Dover & Sandwich

when enquiring about Harold Chapman's photography and photographs