I have been into Photography since 1986 but have always had a keen interest since having my first camera at the age of ten. I have actively been a member of a number of clubs during this time and love competing against fellow photographers. I have had numerous shots published in national magazines, assisted in putting together professional brochures and have been lucky enough to win national competitions in major photographic magazines. I have represented my local club by gaining entries into The Welsh Salon of Photography and the International Salon. I have also been awarded Best Print, and Best Slide in the Welsh Salon of Photography. During this time I gained qualification thus: Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society, Associate of the Welsh Photographic Federation and Distinction of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. All of these were gained by submitting photographic evidence to a grading panel.