YPS Committee Members & Potted Photographic "Biographies" 2024/25 Season
In common with most organisations of this size, York Photographic Society's programme, direction and strategy is determined by a small committee. YPS Committee Members are also active contributors to the Society and have a wide range of experience of photography, which they are happy to share with others. To help new members, here are pictures of the current Committee Members along with a little bit of information about them. We are all happy to be approached and asked for photographic help and we have outlined our interests to help you see who is best placed to give you advice should you seek it.
President and Treasurer: Chris Hart
I’ve had an interest in art and photography for a number of years but became more determined to make photography a hobby when I retired in 2011, after working 40 years in the printing industry.
I joined YPS, my first camera club, in 2012. I have found that being a member has improved my Photography, and I have also gained much needed knowledge of file converting software. The many talks that the society present have inspired me to try different genres and styles of photography. I’m still experimenting, still learning and still trying to find my own style.
Some of my images are posted on my Flickr site https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishart_york/
Vice President: Tristan Cross
General Secretary: Elaine Graham
I run a small architectural firm - we design and supervise the building of one-off large private houses and small housing developments.
We use photography at work, but mainly for record-keeping rather than for aesthetics. I used to be known for taking more pictures of my feet than anything else!
However, all this changed when we adopted two rescue whippets a few years ago. I wanted to take better pictures of them. Gradually, as my photography improved, I developed an interest in general photography as well.
I am still very much a beginner; I think I have an eye for composition but want to learn more about the technical side, hence the decision to join York Photographic Society. I am Elaine S Graham on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/people/186513895@N04/)
DPI, Print, Program and YPU Secretary: Peter Brett
Since 2005, when I bought my first DSLR, my photography focussed on my family and walks with friends in the dales and moors. Since joining York Photographic Society, my subject matter has broadened benefiting from the projects evenings, competitions and speaker presentations. I shoot both digital and film cameras, the latter helping me to learn monochrome photography and darkroom printing.
Committee Member: Chris Walsh
Committe Member: Frank Carr
Committee Member : Paul Brelsford
I enjoy exploring the Moors and Dales at the weekend and so my photography is to try to show the beautiful scenery to the best of my (and my cameras) ability.
Since joining the club, I have widened my genre and do enjoy photography at the theater.
