The committee 2019/20
Dave Griffiths - Treasurer
I have been interested in photography since I got my first camera - a Kodak 110. I moved on through various Olympus film models, eventually to an OM40, and joined my first Photography Club in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire in 1985. Over time, other things got in the way of photography, but the arrival of Digital rekindled my interest, and I bought my first digital camera - an Olympus C2100 Superzoom (2.1Mp !) in 2000. I purchased my first DSLR and a couple of lenses in 2006 and joined WPC in 2010. I joined the Committee in 2012, and have now served for 7 Seasons.
My main interest is Aviation - I have traveled widely in the UK and USA to various airshows and events including commissions for Air Forces. I also enjoy shooting Landscapes, and have been doing some event photography recently, which provides a different challenge.
I use Canon kit, and images are processed in Adobe Lightroom, Paintshop Pro 2019, and On1.
I use DSColour labs online for all my printing - they produce good quality prints inexpensively and are very quick.
I'm happy to help any Members where I can, either speak to me on a Club night, or email as below.
You can see my images at davegriffithsimages.com or on
Flickr here : https://www.flickr.com/photos/90381623@N07/
My main interest is Aviation - I have traveled widely in the UK and USA to various airshows and events including commissions for Air Forces. I also enjoy shooting Landscapes, and have been doing some event photography recently, which provides a different challenge.
I use Canon kit, and images are processed in Adobe Lightroom, Paintshop Pro 2019, and On1.
I use DSColour labs online for all my printing - they produce good quality prints inexpensively and are very quick.
I'm happy to help any Members where I can, either speak to me on a Club night, or email as below.
You can see my images at davegriffithsimages.com or on
Flickr here : https://www.flickr.com/photos/90381623@N07/
Bernard Novell - Membership Secretary
Having won a Berkshire Chronicle competition with an image taken at a very early age on a Box Brownie at the Appleford Traction Engine Rally, I have always been a keen photographer. In the early days I mainly used simple Instamatic cameras until a friend enticed me to up my game.
A trusty Practika SLR with a couple of lenses, saw me through the years of domesticity (bringing up the kids) during which time I moved on to an Olympus OM20 SLR.
For processing I moved between mail order colour prints & developing by own colour slides in the kitchen.
In 2006 a Digital Canon A70 accompanied us on a 16 week antipodean excursion and although the results were acceptable I decided to move into DSLR territory and bought an Olympus E520 while on a trip to New York in 2008. This was fairly rapidly superseded by its big brother the Olympus E5. My current camera, purchased in 2019, is a full frame Nikon D750.
I mainly enjoy Landscape and Architecture photography and like to dabble with night time, panoramic and fish eye images.
My main processing tool is Adobe Lightroom with occasional use of Photoshop, Nik and OnOne.
For printing I use a Canon MG7752, up to A4, and DSColour labs for larger images.
I joined WPC in 2008 which I found inspirational in improving my photography as well as making new friends.
I joined the Committee as Membership and Secretary in 2012. I was chairman from 2014 to 2016. After a two year break from the committee I was 'enticed' back as Membership Secretary in 2018. I'm looking forward to the start of the 2019 season and another year of fun and education. I am always happy to help fellow members, old and new, either at the club or by email.
Flickr: ChilternWalker
Website: www.elvendonimages.net
A trusty Practika SLR with a couple of lenses, saw me through the years of domesticity (bringing up the kids) during which time I moved on to an Olympus OM20 SLR.
For processing I moved between mail order colour prints & developing by own colour slides in the kitchen.
In 2006 a Digital Canon A70 accompanied us on a 16 week antipodean excursion and although the results were acceptable I decided to move into DSLR territory and bought an Olympus E520 while on a trip to New York in 2008. This was fairly rapidly superseded by its big brother the Olympus E5. My current camera, purchased in 2019, is a full frame Nikon D750.
I mainly enjoy Landscape and Architecture photography and like to dabble with night time, panoramic and fish eye images.
My main processing tool is Adobe Lightroom with occasional use of Photoshop, Nik and OnOne.
For printing I use a Canon MG7752, up to A4, and DSColour labs for larger images.
I joined WPC in 2008 which I found inspirational in improving my photography as well as making new friends.
I joined the Committee as Membership and Secretary in 2012. I was chairman from 2014 to 2016. After a two year break from the committee I was 'enticed' back as Membership Secretary in 2018. I'm looking forward to the start of the 2019 season and another year of fun and education. I am always happy to help fellow members, old and new, either at the club or by email.
Flickr: ChilternWalker
Website: www.elvendonimages.net
Mark Batchelor - Secretary
I first became fascinated by photography as a child, watching my father develop black and white images in his darkroom in our loft. My first camera was a Pentax MX and I had my own darkroom for a few years in the 1990’s. More recently I entered the world of digital photography and processing and have since a become very keen amateur.
I have been using a Canon 5D MkII DSLR for many years and very recently also bought a pocket-sized Sony Cybershot RX100 III that I’m finding to be a useful alternative as it combines high quality with small size! I use Photoshop Elements and Nik Sliver Efex for processing.
My subject interests are varied, including landscape, abstract, patterns and architecture.
I still enjoy black and white images above all.
I joined WPC in 2013.
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/40384214@N04/
I have been using a Canon 5D MkII DSLR for many years and very recently also bought a pocket-sized Sony Cybershot RX100 III that I’m finding to be a useful alternative as it combines high quality with small size! I use Photoshop Elements and Nik Sliver Efex for processing.
My subject interests are varied, including landscape, abstract, patterns and architecture.
I still enjoy black and white images above all.
I joined WPC in 2013.
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/40384214@N04/
Tony Shields - Print Competitions Manager
I have been interested in photography since my brother (the elder!) bought a Kodak Brownie Model F back in the 1960s. My first camera was a Praktica and I eventually built my own darkroom, quite a large one, and used Ilford Multigrade paper! Moving to digital was a no-brainer and a Fuji non-SLR was my my first step. Then Canon made the leap to digital and I have had a variety of their DSLRs. The 6D full frame is my current workhorse which is excellent for travel with GPS on-board and WiFi for control via an iPad.
Travel and Street are my two main genres but I also have an interest in Landscape.
I joined WPC back in 2006 and learnt so much from other members. Whilst it is always the goal to get it right in camera, I do enjoy post producing my work and stylising is a great a tool - without overdoing effects……..
The main products I use are Adobe CC Lightroom but seldom use Photoshop as I much prefer OnOne Perfect Photo Suite for layering etc.
I am always happy to help other club members with whatever challenges they may have.
Flickr: artfull2012
Website : www.tonyshieldsimages.co.uk
Travel and Street are my two main genres but I also have an interest in Landscape.
I joined WPC back in 2006 and learnt so much from other members. Whilst it is always the goal to get it right in camera, I do enjoy post producing my work and stylising is a great a tool - without overdoing effects……..
The main products I use are Adobe CC Lightroom but seldom use Photoshop as I much prefer OnOne Perfect Photo Suite for layering etc.
I am always happy to help other club members with whatever challenges they may have.
Flickr: artfull2012
Website : www.tonyshieldsimages.co.uk
Judith Pignon - Digital Competitions Manager
My first camera was a Kodak brownie and I enjoyed ‘helping’ my father in the darkroom. I now use Canon digital cameras with various lenses. Landscape, architecture and wildlife are my main subjects. Getting the perfect shot is still elusive!
Michael Parrott LRPS - Acting Chairman
I bought my first camera, a Kodak Brownie 127, out of my pocket money when I was 16, and thus began my lifelong passion for photography. As my interest grew I followed the work of leading photographers, and I taught myself to process and print black and white film. To this day I retain a love of black and white photography.
Over the years I have owned and used various cameras and I made the move from film to digital in 2004 with a Nikon D70. I still use mainly Nikon equipment, recently switching to mirrorless when I part exchanged my D800 for a Z6, which I love for its compact size, lighter weight and above all superb image quality.
Most of my work centres around landscape, street/documentary and architectural, although I take a keen interest in all genres of photography and would like to become more experienced in portraiture. I do my best to promote the concept of pre-visualisation, of “seeing” the image before pressing the shutter. I believe in doing my utmost to get it right in camera and using post processing to fine tune the image. I am sponsoring the 2019/2020 theme of “Seeing, Learning and Enjoying”.
I have been a member of the club since 2005, and spent 8 years on the Committee including 1 year as Chairman. After a beak of several seasons I have returned to the Committee in 2019/2020. I am always happy to provide help and advice where I can.
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Over the years I have owned and used various cameras and I made the move from film to digital in 2004 with a Nikon D70. I still use mainly Nikon equipment, recently switching to mirrorless when I part exchanged my D800 for a Z6, which I love for its compact size, lighter weight and above all superb image quality.
Most of my work centres around landscape, street/documentary and architectural, although I take a keen interest in all genres of photography and would like to become more experienced in portraiture. I do my best to promote the concept of pre-visualisation, of “seeing” the image before pressing the shutter. I believe in doing my utmost to get it right in camera and using post processing to fine tune the image. I am sponsoring the 2019/2020 theme of “Seeing, Learning and Enjoying”.
I have been a member of the club since 2005, and spent 8 years on the Committee including 1 year as Chairman. After a beak of several seasons I have returned to the Committee in 2019/2020. I am always happy to provide help and advice where I can.
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mppimages"www.flickr.com/photos/mppimages
Dave Eynstone - Webmaster
My first camera, many years ago, was a Bilora Bella. When it went rusty ( ! ) I upgraded to a Cosmic 35 (cost me £5 new). After that I got through various Zeniths and Prakticas (photography on the cheap!). I finally ended up with a Sony A100 which will do me fine until my skill levels improve. I've used Photoshop and Quark Xpress for a few years for editing images for publishing. I have no preferred subject interests as yet, I'm just happy to get a decent shot.
Emily Dunn - Publicity
I've been taking photos since at least my early teens, mostly on a compact digital camera (or even my phone if I don't have a camera with me!). The benefit of this is that it's taught me to concentrate more on composition and natural lighting, and 'seeing' potential images before I even get my camera out, instead of relying on technology to help me.
That said, Wallingford Photographic Club is a great opportunity to learn about the equipment and software that is available to perfect your images, and I'm considering investing in a better camera in the not too distant future.
I mainly prefer photographing landscapes and architecture, but I love being exposed to different photographic genres through club competitions and the visiting speakers. I first joined the club in September 2018 and have already learned so much!
That said, Wallingford Photographic Club is a great opportunity to learn about the equipment and software that is available to perfect your images, and I'm considering investing in a better camera in the not too distant future.
I mainly prefer photographing landscapes and architecture, but I love being exposed to different photographic genres through club competitions and the visiting speakers. I first joined the club in September 2018 and have already learned so much!