Meet the Committee
Chairman: Iain Scott
In 2018 upon my retirement from full-time work, I returned to photography after a sabbatical of 40 years! Not knowing whether my return to photography would flourish, I bought a Lumix FZ1000 Bridge camera and thankfully my love of photography was fully rekindled. In 2021 I moved to the Fuji X-Series Mirrorless system (Fuji XT-3). My genres of interest are Street Photography, Wildlife, Aviation & Urban Landscape. I try to take my camera out with me all the time, because you never know what you may come across at that ‘decisive moment’. I have been fortunate that a number of my images have been published in local newspapers as well as an international Street Photography magazine.
I read that joining a camera club was advantageous to anyone with an interest in Photography. Therefore, I joined Ponteland Photographic Society (PPS) in September 2022. The Society describes itself as the “Friendly Society” and after two years as a member I can unequivocally state it is aptly described.
I am deeply honoured that after such a short membership I have been asked to hold the position of Chairman at the Society for 2024-25. I will look to maintain the core values of the Society and promote the same within the local area and in the Northern Counties Photographic Federation. My Gallery
Secretary: Graeme Young
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Treasurer: Ian Morton
My interest in photography started when I purchased a Zenit B for £20.00 in my teens and migrated through Pentax to Nikon which I have remained with for well over 30 years. I was invited to attend Ponteland Photographic Society by a past Chairman who assured me a warm welcome would await me which was totally correct. I joined Ponteland Photographic Society in September 2017 and since then I have met some very friendly like-minded people and thanks to them, has opened doors into the world of photography I never knew existed. The club accepts members of all capabilities and provides a basis for personal development which I have founds extremely useful. I enjoy street photography where permitted and exploring for ‘different subjects’ wherever I happen to be.
Publicity: June Atkinson
I was given a Box Brownie camera when I was nine and have been hooked ever since, exploring with various cameras including my 35m Pentax, Konica and Olympus , which sadly crashed recently onto the stone flags in Wallington Walled Garden. My favourite subjects are Wildlife, Architecture, Landscapes and Macrophotography. Several courses with local professional photographers have helped me to broaden my experience and an Open University Course in Digital Photography is a continuous reference guide. We are so fortunate in having a spectacular County backdrop whether it be country or coast, but France has also been a favourite. Being a member of Ponteland Photographic Society brings me engagement with like-minded folk and the encouragement to keep on exploring the mysteries beyond the lens. My Gallery
Competition Secretary: Phil Robson
My interest in photography started in 2013 when I was looking for a possible retirement hobby and needed to purchase a new camera. I joined PPS in 2016 and have greatly enjoyed the club sessions and learning new things . I started with a NIKON D7000 DSLR but moved to FUJI X series mainly because of the size and weight of the equipment allied to great quality and ease of use. I cannot see myself changing to a different manufacturer. My SmugMug Gallery
Programme Secretary: Colin Russell
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Committee Member: Gillian Weedy
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The Committee want to encourage all members of the Society to be involved in shaping the programme of meetings, how our meetings are run and the Society’s other activities. If you have ideas for future sessions, new initiatives, or views on the current meetings or anything else, please talk to any Committee member.