Stephen tells us

I started to be interested in photography around 1975 whilst still at University.

On leaving University I joined Bolton Camera Club where monochrome photography played a great role.

After a move to Yorkshire in 1981 I joined Pontefract Camera Club.

A former President of the Pontefract Camera Club.

I am a Judge and Lecturer for the Yorkshire Photographic Union.

I am a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society and have been awarded the APAGB.

Favourite Camera - Leica M246

Favourite Software - Capture One

Favourite Lens - 35mm

Favourite paper - Hahnemulle Baryta and Canson Baryta

Favourite accessory - Orange filter with the M246

Favourite Photographers - Henri Cartier-Bresson, O Winston Link, Berenice Abbott

Favourite advice - 'If it's not sharp don't print it' - from the late Maurice Haigh

Favourite time of year for photography - March