About
 Firstly, I would like to thank you for viewing my website and taking an interest in my photography. I am a photographer currently based in the North-West of England, more specifically in an area called Saddleworth within the Pennine hills. However, I was fortunate to spend five years in the coastal town of St Andrews in Scotland while I studied for a Masters degree in Chemistry. During that time I enjoyed exploring many parts of Scotland with my camera, including Fife, the Trossachs national park and the Highlands. I was also a photographer for the student newspaper, The Saint, where I had several images published of university events and sports matches. I have to admit, it was very rewarding to see my own photos published every fortnight! My interest in photography started after being on a sixth form college trip to Iceland. The landscape was stunning and I had been given my Mum's fuji film compact to take along. At the end of the trip, a photo competition was held and to my amazement, I had won three of the categories I decided to enter and was runner up in the fourth. The following summer I bought a small Canon compact and my passion for photography really grew. Since having a DSLR, photography has not only become more of a passion, but a huge part of my life. I love being outdoors with my camera, so the majority of my subjects are landscapes or wildlife. For me, it is the satisfaction of capturing that one unique moment in time to the best of my ability and then being able to share it with others which makes photography so worthwhile. Two of the main highlights during my photography career so far have included my shot of Atkinson Lighthouse at twilight being a runner up in the Panasonic Batteries Amateur Photographer of the Year competition, 2006 and also having several images shortlisted in the British Wildlife Photography Awards in 2009. More recently, I have also been awarded the Licentiateship Distinction from the Royal Photographic Society. Photography has been passed down the generations in my family, from my Grandad to my Mum and now to me. My Mum especially has really inspired and encouraged my photography and I have her to thank for many of the skills I have acquired. I have also been a member of ePhotozine, an online photography website, since 2005 which has provided me with not only excellent feedback, but also an eye for photography. Thanks once again for your interest. I hope you see something you like in my gallery and do feel free to sign the guest book if you enjoyed your visit and want to let me know! Charlotte |
