Photographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller. Photo Historian. Media Consultant.

Experience That Moves. Work That Lasts.

John Bulmer is a professional photographer, filmmaker, author, photo historian, and media consultant based in Saratoga, New York. Since 1999, John has built a practice rooted in documentary instinct, environmental advocacy, and a commitment to finding the images and stories that others overlook.

Photography & Film John Bulmer Photography and Nor'easter Films specialize in commercial and editorial photography and documentary film production, with a reputation for delivering exceptional work on complex, logistically demanding projects in challenging conditions. John's images and video have been published in the New York Times and numerous domestic and international publications, and his work is featured in the World Meteorological Organization's 2017 International Cloud Atlas.

Restoration Obscura John is the author of Restoration Obscura's Field Guide to the Night and The Albany Protocol, both published through his independent imprint, Restoration Obscura Press. His work as a photo historian has been featured in print and broadcast media, and he is the author of Restoration Obscura, a Substack publication dedicated to uncovering visual history through restoration, research, and deep archival work.

Consulting & Communications With over 20 years of experience across consulting, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, John offers a full range of strategic communications services — including media relations, spokesman representation, and crisis communications consulting. He currently serves as Public Information Officer for Capital Cardiology Associates, the largest private medical practice in New York State. John brings the same discipline and clarity to communications work that defines his documentary practice: direct, credible, and built for high-stakes situations.

In the Field When not behind the lens, John can be found hiking in the Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Catskills, or chasing severe weather across New England and Iceland. He is a certified NOAA SKYWARN Storm Spotter, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, and a DarkSky International Delegate for New York State. John is the founder of Adirondack Mountain Rescue and currently serves as its Public Information Officer, and is a former Vice Chairman of the New York State Federation of Search and Rescue Teams.

Media & Publishing John is the founder and publisher of Adirondack Mountain News, one of the largest audience news services in the Adirondack region with over 12 million organic monthly views. He is a sought-after speaker, presenter, and subject matter expert on photography, conservation, weather, wilderness survival, and search and rescue operations.

Available for assignments, speaking engagements, media liaison and crisis communications consulting, and media inquiries.