Committee
President - David Whitbread
A long standing member of HPS who brought the Society into the digital age during my Chairmanship (2004-2015). During this time I regularly arranged members days out to a variety of places and events.
On stepping down I was asked to revive Harpenden's "Art on the Common", which I'm still involved with.
Street Photography is of particular interest and for 10 years I organised the HPS Street Group outings.
I support and enter the Internal Competitions and continue to try and create unusual and interesting images.
A long standing member of HPS who brought the Society into the digital age during my Chairmanship (2004-2015). During this time I regularly arranged members days out to a variety of places and events.
On stepping down I was asked to revive Harpenden's "Art on the Common", which I'm still involved with.
Street Photography is of particular interest and for 10 years I organised the HPS Street Group outings.
I support and enter the Internal Competitions and continue to try and create unusual and interesting images.
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 & Events Secretary - Helen Ogleby
I became interested in photography by accident. My husband was a keen amateur wildlife photographer & he was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) in 2020.
As his condition progressed, it became increasingly difficult for him to operate his camera. In 2022 I enrolled in a photography course, so that I could help him continue the hobby he loved.
After his death in 2023, photography became a form of therapy for me & with support from HPS I have regained my confidence & rebuilt my life. I love macro & wildlife photography, and I’m happiest when I’m immersed in nature.
I became interested in photography by accident. My husband was a keen amateur wildlife photographer & he was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) in 2020.
As his condition progressed, it became increasingly difficult for him to operate his camera. In 2022 I enrolled in a photography course, so that I could help him continue the hobby he loved.
After his death in 2023, photography became a form of therapy for me & with support from HPS I have regained my confidence & rebuilt my life. I love macro & wildlife photography, and I’m happiest when I’m immersed in nature.
Programme Secretary - David Butler
My interest in photography started when I was about 9 years old when I was given a ‘toy’ plastic camera and my father’s developing and printing gear. The initial results were dire but I was bitten by the bug, although I didn’t become really serious until I joined a camera club later in life. I joined Harpenden Photographic Society 4 years ago and enjoy most genres and styles of photography, but I particularly like new challenges and using photography as a reason to explore and travel to interesting places. I also find the benefit of being in a club of other like-minded people, as well as participating in exhibitions and club competitions, particularly encouraging and rewarding.
My interest in photography started when I was about 9 years old when I was given a ‘toy’ plastic camera and my father’s developing and printing gear. The initial results were dire but I was bitten by the bug, although I didn’t become really serious until I joined a camera club later in life. I joined Harpenden Photographic Society 4 years ago and enjoy most genres and styles of photography, but I particularly like new challenges and using photography as a reason to explore and travel to interesting places. I also find the benefit of being in a club of other like-minded people, as well as participating in exhibitions and club competitions, particularly encouraging and rewarding.
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.
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 - Dries Vanlerberghe
I've been fascinated by photography ever since I received a point-and-shoot camera as a child. This early experience sparked a lifelong interest that lay dormant until I began travelling. It was during these journeys that my passion for photography grew, leading me to become more dedicated and enthusiastic about capturing the world through my lens, especially focusing on people and street photography.
I've been fascinated by photography ever since I received a point-and-shoot camera as a child. This early experience sparked a lifelong interest that lay dormant until I began travelling. It was during these journeys that my passion for photography grew, leading me to become more dedicated and enthusiastic about capturing the world through my lens, especially focusing on people and street photography.
Administration Secretary - Margaret Bradbury
I have always enjoyed taking photographs, and since retiring from a role in school administration, I have increased my interest in photography. I enrolled in some local courses to improve my knowledge and joined HPS in 2023. I particularly enjoy wildlife photography and combine this with my love of travelling.
I have always enjoyed taking photographs, and since retiring from a role in school administration, I have increased my interest in photography. I enrolled in some local courses to improve my knowledge and joined HPS in 2023. I particularly enjoy wildlife photography and combine this with my love of travelling.