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Clive Branson After completing communications from the University of Ottawa, Clive graduated in photography from New York City’s Parsons School of Design in 1984. Clive’s photographic work has been commissioned by clients such as Canada Post, the City of Ottawa, and the Yellow Pages. His work has also splashed the pages of numerous local, national and international magazines, including the Globe & Mail and the Toronto Star. His photographic work has been exhibited in 5th Avenue galleries, on WPBS-TV, and at the International Tulip Festival. Recently, Focal Press, an American publisher, has accepted his work on close-up photography as a book to be published in 2012. Clive is also an award-winning advertising Creative Director/Copywriter with over 18 years of experience. He has worked with a roster of national and international clients and agencies in Canada, the States, Britain, Europe, the Caribbean and Bermuda - where he was Creative Director for Aardvark Communications/FCB from 1999-2003. He has worked on accounts for Disney, McDonalds, Honda motorcycles, Microsoft, TSN, Cable & Wireless and the Bank of Butterfield. He is presently producing a new show entitled Ottawa’s Art Seen for Rogers TV. "Clive is a true professional in his field and combines the rare talent of originality, creativity, thoroughness and a willingness to work with clients in a sensitive manner. He is able to listen and interpret what is needed. A great character, a breath of fresh air, and a positive addition to Bermuda." - Tom Butterfield, Executive Director, The Masterworks Foundation.