Committee
President - Ted French
My interest in photography started many years ago. I initially embarked on a six-year intensive black and white course at Missenden Abbey to hone my skills. Since then with my wife, we have been on several photographic workshop holidays enjoying the social aspect together with the spectacular venues.
My preference is black and white photography and for the last 10 years I have concentrated on infrared images, having had a main camera converted to take only infrared I am a firm believer in taking images that satisfy me. I rarely, if at all, manipulate images as I like to get it right in camera. I exhibit my work at various venues and on occasions visit other local camera clubs to show my work.
My interest in photography started many years ago. I initially embarked on a six-year intensive black and white course at Missenden Abbey to hone my skills. Since then with my wife, we have been on several photographic workshop holidays enjoying the social aspect together with the spectacular venues.
My preference is black and white photography and for the last 10 years I have concentrated on infrared images, having had a main camera converted to take only infrared I am a firm believer in taking images that satisfy me. I rarely, if at all, manipulate images as I like to get it right in camera. I exhibit my work at various venues and on occasions visit other local camera clubs to show my work.
Chairman & Publicity Secretary - Steve Collins
A member of The Guild of Photographers and RPS, I’ve enjoyed taking photographs my whole life, and love all styles and genres, especially street photography and macro.
A member of The Guild of Photographers and RPS, I’ve enjoyed taking photographs my whole life, and love all styles and genres, especially street photography and macro.
Vice Chairman & Internal Competitions Secretary - Paul Johnson
My interest in taking pictures began when I was given a 35mm camera for my 21st birthday and I remember being amazed by the quality of the images it produced. Since joining HPS in 2008 I have developed an interest in a broad range of photographic subjects and particularly enjoy the continuous learning experience.
My interest in taking pictures began when I was given a 35mm camera for my 21st birthday and I remember being amazed by the quality of the images it produced. Since joining HPS in 2008 I have developed an interest in a broad range of photographic subjects and particularly enjoy the continuous learning experience.
Treasurer - Andrew Hartley
Resident in Harpenden for over 25 years, taken a keener interest in photography recently, and an avid holiday photographer over the years to fascinating destinations.
Resident in Harpenden for over 25 years, taken a keener interest in photography recently, and an avid holiday photographer over the years to fascinating destinations.
Membership Secretary - Peter Whitehead
I specialise in wildlife and landscape photography and use my images to raise awareness of detrimental changes that are taking place in our environment. I have been fortunate to travel extensively with leading wildlife photographers. I have also learnt a great deal from HPS and fellow photographers and have been encouraged by the society to enter competitions leading to photographic qualifications. I lead the Outdoor Special Interest Group for the club. I have had a camera since I was a teenager but have only become a photographer since joining HPS about 8 years ago!
I specialise in wildlife and landscape photography and use my images to raise awareness of detrimental changes that are taking place in our environment. I have been fortunate to travel extensively with leading wildlife photographers. I have also learnt a great deal from HPS and fellow photographers and have been encouraged by the society to enter competitions leading to photographic qualifications. I lead the Outdoor Special Interest Group for the club. I have had a camera since I was a teenager but have only become a photographer since joining HPS about 8 years ago!
External Competitions Secretary - Ali Asplin
When I started to go on specific wildlife photographic holidays six years ago I realised I needed to understand how my camera worked better and use my camera on a regular basis, not just on holiday. Both of these things have really helped my photography! I have been a member of HPS for two years and I have loved every minute and learnt such a lot. Although a wildlife (and landscape to a lesser extent) photographer at heart, it has made me explore other types of photography and I have particularly enjoyed the macro and abstract challenges. I am never too far away from either taking photographs, processing them (still lots to learn) or trying to improve my images by entering images in to competitions such as BPE and The Guild.
When I started to go on specific wildlife photographic holidays six years ago I realised I needed to understand how my camera worked better and use my camera on a regular basis, not just on holiday. Both of these things have really helped my photography! I have been a member of HPS for two years and I have loved every minute and learnt such a lot. Although a wildlife (and landscape to a lesser extent) photographer at heart, it has made me explore other types of photography and I have particularly enjoyed the macro and abstract challenges. I am never too far away from either taking photographs, processing them (still lots to learn) or trying to improve my images by entering images in to competitions such as BPE and The Guild.
Programme Secretary - Brian Cooke
This is the second time I have served on the HPS committee. The first time was when I was editor of the HPS magazine ‘Spectrum’. My main interest is landscape photography, although I gained my ARPS with a panel of abstract images taken from the side of an old rusty barge in Berkhamsted. I take a lot of local images especially around Harpenden and Ashridge. My photography has been learnt mainly from attending residential workshops especially in Scotland and Northumberland.
This is the second time I have served on the HPS committee. The first time was when I was editor of the HPS magazine ‘Spectrum’. My main interest is landscape photography, although I gained my ARPS with a panel of abstract images taken from the side of an old rusty barge in Berkhamsted. I take a lot of local images especially around Harpenden and Ashridge. My photography has been learnt mainly from attending residential workshops especially in Scotland and Northumberland.
Technical Secretary - Richard Greenaway
During my working life my photography was limited in the main to snapshots of family, travel, dogs, and daughters competing on horses. Upon retirement, equipped with an array of new camera kit I set off to parts of Africa and Asia where I reignited my love of photography and the challenge of capturing wildlife images. As a keen painter in watercolour, I have a particular interest in landscape and townscape photography but, having joined the HPS three years ago, I have enjoyed broadening my knowledge and interest, joining a number of the Society's excellent and informative specialist groups.
During my working life my photography was limited in the main to snapshots of family, travel, dogs, and daughters competing on horses. Upon retirement, equipped with an array of new camera kit I set off to parts of Africa and Asia where I reignited my love of photography and the challenge of capturing wildlife images. As a keen painter in watercolour, I have a particular interest in landscape and townscape photography but, having joined the HPS three years ago, I have enjoyed broadening my knowledge and interest, joining a number of the Society's excellent and informative specialist groups.
Webmaster - Bethan Grinham
I grew up alongside keen photographers in my family and I've always enjoyed being behind the camera. I've been a member of the club for a four years and have enjoyed learning new tricks and tips to improve my photography. With a busy day job, I just need to find some more time to take photographs!
I grew up alongside keen photographers in my family and I've always enjoyed being behind the camera. I've been a member of the club for a four years and have enjoyed learning new tricks and tips to improve my photography. With a busy day job, I just need to find some more time to take photographs!
Social Secretary - Alice Gilhooly
I have studied photography for seven years. I have gained a BA(Hons). I am a Fine Art Photographer who likes to explore "what happens if...", deconstructing and reworking into photographs, manipulating my work by hand. Exploring that there is more to paper than just a printing surface...
I have studied photography for seven years. I have gained a BA(Hons). I am a Fine Art Photographer who likes to explore "what happens if...", deconstructing and reworking into photographs, manipulating my work by hand. Exploring that there is more to paper than just a printing surface...