IN 2024, we celebrated members of our Gurdian Camera Club – some talented amateur and professional photographers who enjoy capturing magic moments and perfect spots around Mid Cheshire.
In our Behind The Lens features, we shine a light on their work and share their photographic journeys, highlighting how and when their passion for the art began, their favourite subjects and locations and what ambitions they have for their future photography.
The Camera Club is a fantastic mix of amateur and professional photographers who share their favourite images each week providing inspiration – and advice – for members.
We also have weekly challenges that allow members to share photographs based on a themes like frosty mornings, parks in spring and clouds as well as symmetry, historic buildings and blossom.
If you would like to appear in Behind The Lens, email heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk
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Having a ball at Knutsford fair by Jen Tucker and Terry Dixon
Having a ball at Knutsford fair by Jen Tucker and Terry Dixon
Jen Tucker and Terry Dixon have been together for nearly ten years.
Terry, who lives in Knutsford, and Jen, who lives in Hazel Grove, have JenTex Photography and both enjoy being part of Guardian Camera Club, sharing ideas and getting inspiration from other members.
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Photography helps document life, explore new places and meet new people
A cold start in Marbury by Lesley Haynes
A cold start in Marbury by Lesley Haynes
Lesley is originally from Macclesfield but now lives in Barnton and her love of photography has grown since she retired four years ago.
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“Being part of Guardian Camera Club inspires my photography”
A tulip by Lynzi Blake
A tulip by Lynzi Blake
Lynzi Blake, who has lived in Winsford for 25 years after moving from Kingsley, loves taking pictures of her daughter and niece and when she goes for a walk she usually ends up by the water taking photos.
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“There is always something different to photograph – you are there in one moment of time”
An evening sunset along the Sandstone Trail by Julie Webb
An evening sunset along the Sandstone Trail by Julie Webb
Julie Webb, who lives in Hartford, has had a camera in her hand for as long as she can remember and has been lucky enough to photograph some fabulous sights but the iconic kingfisher shot with a fish in its mouth remains elusive.
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“Barely a day goes by without a photo being taken”
Stag at Tatton by Stuart Benson
Stag at Tatton by Stuart Benson
Stuart Benson, who lives in Ollerton near Knutsford and Rhosneigr in Anglesey, bought a good camera four years ago during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns and his hobby has taken off.
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“I’d love to photograph the Northern Lights with a polar bear in the foreground”
Ambleside, the Lake District by Chris Lewis
Ambleside, the Lake District by Chris Lewis
Chris Lewis, who has lived in Northwich all his life, has always taken pictures but set up his own Facebook photography page during the Covid-19 lockdowns, which reignited his passion for the art.
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“Whenever I feel low, I just head out and snap away – photography gives me a boost”
Sunset over the barley, Vale Royal by Matt Nowell
Sunset over the barley, Vale Royal by Matt Nowell
Matt Nowell shares some of his favourite photographs.
Matt, who lives in Northwich, has always been interested in photography and the arts but it wasn’t until more recently – in the past three years – that he took it up seriously.
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“I enjoy being near the River Weaver, walking, fishing and capturing memories”
A robin by Gary Moore
A robin by Gary Moore
Gary Moore, who is 57 and has lived in Winsford all his life, took up photography during the Covid-19 pandemic when he was forced to isolate.
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“Taking and editing photographs is great for my mental health”
Watching the sunset by Celia Axford
Watching the sunset by Celia Axford
Celia Axford has lived in Antrobus all her life.
She took up photography during the Covid-19 pandemic and dreams of capturing the Northern Lights one day.
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“Photography helps me notice the beauty in everyday places”
A highland cow by Ann-Marie Taylor
A highland cow by Ann-Marie Taylor
Ann-Marie Taylor, who lives in Rudheath, took up photography about six years ago and found it helped with mental health and wellbeing.
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“I love the changing of the seasons especially watching the colours of autumn”
A swan at Winsford flash by Philip Carden
A swan at Winsford flash by Philip Carden
Philip Carden, who lives in Winsford, developed an interest in the weather which led to an interest in photography.
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“I love seeing the joy that photography can bring to other people”
Sunset in Holmes Chapel by Candida Lean
Sunset in Holmes Chapel by Candida Lean
Candida Lean is originally from south east England but has lived in Cheshire East for the past 22 years and currently lives in Holmes Chapel.
She’s been fascinated with photography since she was a child.
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“I’d love to photograph a live volcano – from a safe distance”