FRPS, AFIAP, DPAGB

I have been interested in photography for many years, but this became more of a passion with the arrival of digital technology. I have always been a keen a landscape photographer,but recently my subject matter has broadened and my approach has become more impressionistic. I really enjoy finding those little corners of beauty that most people pass by.

I am a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, have gained the AFIAP award and the DPAGB from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. In 2013 I obtained a 1st Class honours degree in Photography from Westminster University. I have regularly entered my photographs in both national and international exhibitors, but now I focus on just a few national competitions where I have had the occasional success.

I am a past Chairman of the Harpenden Photographic Society, but since moving north to Tynemouth am now the Programme Secretary for Tynemouth PS.

I was delighted to be elected as Chairman of the Gamma Photo Forum in 2025.

LRPS

As a teenager, I was playing with cameras and primitive darkroom equipment. As a young professional, I graduated to SLRs and occasionally found myself in blacked-out bathrooms in the early hours of the morning. However, pressure of family, work, and my left-handed brain dominance eventually led me to abandon photography. Then, in my fifties I accidentally stumbled back into it . . . But that’s another story

I have a strong interest in photography and strive to express this burning passion and inspire others. Despite my age, I aim to continue learning and exploring photography while I still have the energy.

I’m a retired district judge and photography judge who enjoys engaging with people and their imagery. If elected I will become President of the United Photography Postfolios (UPP) in September.

I relocated to Alwoodley in Yorkshire from the South East, which I should have done years ago!

I get great pleasure from pointing my eyes at things and filtering what I see through one or two bits of my brain to produce a personalised version of the image I saw. I’m interested in how memories and past experiences shape how we see the world.   For me the work of artists (e.g. Hockney, Goldsworthy, Klee, Escher) has been a central influence on how I perceive and process images, giving an emphasis to geometry, colour and composition.

www.josecloss.co.uk

ARPS, EFIAP, EPSA

I got serious in 1989 when I joined a camera club. I realised just how ordinary my pictures were! I started to enter club competitions and to listen carefully to the critiques, with the result that my photography gradually improved.  I joined the Royal Photographic Society and also took my first steps into the international exhibition scene. 

In 2002 I was awarded the Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS). I have over 1300 acceptances in Photographic Society of America and FIAP recognised international exhibitions with 112 awards including 19 medals.

I was awarded the AFIAP distinction in 2009 and EFIAP in 2011. Also in 2011 I was awarded the EPSA distinction of the Photographic Society of America. I was very pleased to achieve the Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2009 with a panel of prints showing details of sandstone rocks.

I like photographing landscapes, especially in low or dramatic light.  I also enjoy city photography, looking for unusual angles on interesting buildings, inside as well as outside.  I have tried photographing people too, but mainly at events such as carnivals, not in the studio.  I particularly get excited by finding apparent landscapes in textures and patterns in rocks and tree bark, and any other small details.  Although most of my work is in colour, I do get a special ‘buzz’ from a good monochrome.

LRPS, AFIAP, BPE 1, A.APS, T.IAAP

I have had a life long interest in photography and the outdoors, starting my career at Kodak after studying Geography at Southampton University.

These days I still enjoy taking photos and sharing the craft and my experiences with others. I run workshops and am a PAGB judge.

My interests are broad and evolve over time but my core passions are landscape and travel photography. I have completed a number of travel books over the last 10 years from Kilimanjaro to Spain. I still enjoy printing and the physical touch, feel and impression of the physical image.

In the last two years I have become more interested in sports photography being a regular on the touchline for a number of sports. One of my objectives has been to use photography to showcase minority sports and encourage participation.

I regularly take part in competitions and am an active member in my local camera club. I am also a PAGB and BPE judge.

https://www.alistairhowphotography.co.uk

@alistairhow