Members Galleries

Please click on the photographers name to access their gallery. 

These pages are designed to showcase the work of our members. There has been a limit to the number of images we can display on this site per member, this has now changed. Some members may have their own Web Sites, or a personal portfolio elsewhere on the Web. If this is the case, a link will be provided on their gallery page.

These images are the copyright of the individual photographers.  Should you wish to contact the photographer concerned, please use the feedback form, or email us at info@poolecameraclub.org.uk and we will pass on your enquiry.

Bruce Barron

I am a past Chairman of Poole Camera Club. I have been a member since 1993, taking photos of one sort or another since aged 10 - many years ago! I take photos of most subjects, one I have many of is garden flowers. I use only slide film, do my own processing and make my own prints from the slides. I have remained exclusively film and darkroom, one of a small band in the club not using digital.

Brian Chard

I took up photography as a hobby about 3 years ago, being a keen bird and wildlife watcher it seemed a natural progression. After attending a Colin Varndell course, I was persuaded to join my local camera club, so here I am. I have learnt a lot since joining from fellow members, but there is still a lot more to learn yet.

Wildlife is my main passion as you can see from my portfolio; I hope you enjoy looking at them as I did taking them.

Chris Thorpe

Born 193X, and a member of Poole Camera Club for almost half a lifetime. Over the years I have been Secretary for a total of ten years and Chairman for two, currently I am the President. My photography is mostly a visual diary, but I will photograph anything that catches my eye (and stays still long enough!). Principal subject: The Outdoors.

Fred Vanstone

I enjoy photographing dragonflies, butterflies and other insects.  I now use a Nikon Digital Camera, a range of lenses including a 105mm micro Nikkor.  I always use a tripod - a Benbo Trekker.

Gina Tait

I have always liked taking photos, but only holiday snaps until digital photography came in. I bought my first digital camera (a 2 megapixel Olympus) and never looked back. I now have two 8 megapixel Canon SLR's, which I love, and I make a good proportion of my living from photography. I love taking pictures of people, particularly children (I have two willing models of my own!). I enjoy entering the club competitions, as this means I have to move out of my "comfort zone" of portraiture and weddings. I joined the club in 2005 and I am a past chairman.

Ian Williams

I've been using Canon SLR bodies for 40+ years, my favourite (still in use) being the T90 of the FD range and am content with the EOS 3(mainly slides) and the digital D60. All have excellent metering. I rarely travel to take images, but invariably take a camera when traveling. Exposure and composition need to be right first time to allow me to print what I've taken, since, my real interest lies in taking the shot rather than manipulating it later. So digital photography rather than digital imaging! Because I sail, caravan, get stuck into house projects and travel the globe to see my grandchildren I have no set theme, but I suppose boat racing is the first choice with cathedrals/churches a close second. The latter presents real challenges with the tremendous contrasts in poorly-lit churches with their shafts of sunlight. The competition entries at the Camera Club are always so varied in theme, the quality so tolerant in range that there is opportunity for all to 'Have a Go'. The members are friendly, the humour always near the surface and the welcome is strong. All this and a good programme too!

Joy McDonough

I attended the first meeting of Poole Camera Club in 1962, and joined for a few years. I rejoined about 25 years ago. I like taking people pictures and flowers. I try to do all sorts of pictures using slides with early morning or evening light.

June Elkins

My interest in photography was initiated through an Uncle, who was a 'Professional Photographer'. From around the age of 8 I could always be found, with Mum's Brownie camera, taking pictures of almost anything. On early retirement I treated myself to a Canon 1000FN complete with two long lenses, and joined Poole Camera Club, where I continue to enter most competitions. I particularly enjoy the 'set subjects' as it inspires me to contemplate new ideas. My specialty is Italian Architecture, Natural History, Doors, Archways, Reflections and People Pictures. In 2001 I came second in the R.H.S. Gardening Photo Competition, and have also taken photos for Youth Afloat, the R.N.L.I. and various other papers, magazines weddings etc.

Mary Milner

I am married and retired. I have a son and daughter, also married, and 4 granddaughters. I have always liked photography, and I bought my first S.L.R. eighteen years ago, joining Poole Camera Club at the same time. I enjoy the lectures and competitions at the club; and the company of the other members.

Mike Leonard

My first photography efforts were when I was about 14 (Some time ago now) and I continued taking the usual holiday snaps until I built up a collection of some 75 albums. It wasn't until I retired and had more time that I joined Poole & Parkstone Camera Clubs. Personally I find enjoyment in all types’ photography but I particular like Landscapes, Architecture and Portraiture and have always enjoyed the Set subjects in the competitions at both clubs. About three years ago I joined the RPS and I have found the regional meetings very helpful, informative and some of the speakers very professional in their approach to photography. I have made some very good friends since joining these clubs.

Monique Vanstone

I love nature and wildlife photography, I belong to the Nature Group of the RPS, I am also a member of the Digital Group,  I enter competitions in both groups.  I use a Nikon D300 camera and a Nikon D200.  I prepare nature or creative prints on my PC using PSCS3, I follow new developments on the digital front as much as I can using the Internet and participating in discussions.  Above all I love photographing birds, freezing in a hide or outdoors in Winter and 'overheating' in the field in Summer.  To me photography is not patience but passion!  I am a keen observer of wildlife and do voluntary work on a local nature reserve to help and protect in my modest way.

Nina Ford

I have been interested in photography for about 40 years . My first camera was an Agfa Silette box camera.
After many years of using an Olympus OM1n taking both slides and prints I changed to Digital. I now use a Nikon D50.

Sarah Ford

I joined Poole Camera Club 5 years ago. I had just bought my first camera, a Fujifilm 3 MegaPixel Digital camera. Although I was the youngest member of the club by quite a margin, all the other members were very welcoming and keen to offer advice and tips to help me improve my skills. I have gradually improved my photography and have even had a print accepted into a local exhibition at Salisbury.

Stephen Fowler

I joined Poole Camera Club as soon as I moved into the area 17 years ago and enjoy the opportunity to see the work and learn the techniques of other members. I do not specialise in any particular subject matter but will photograph anything that catches my eye. Like many other members, I have taken up digital photography and use an Olympus E1 SLR and a Sony compact.

Sue Diaper

I first became interested in photography whilst on a trip to Switzerland and was given some colour film to use for the first time, and that was over 35 years ago. In 1990 having recently moved to Poole, I joined Poole Camera Club, becoming their Treasurer a year later. A position I still hold today. In 2001 I became Chairman, and remained so for 2 years. My main interest is natural history photography, but I also take anything that catches my attention. Being a club member has enabled me to improve my photography and I am about to take the next big step into digital photography.