About
About the Photographers
Vin Scothern: DPAGB EFIAP PPSA BPE5*
My interest in photography started in my early teens when I was given a second-hand Praktica, rolls of B&W film and an old Gnome enlarger. I turned the bath-room into a makeshift darkroom, and have never looked back since. On leaving school I went to work in a camera shop in Nottingham for 3 years. Then came a big shock to the system as I then joined the RAF as an air photographic processor, and enjoyed many detachments both in the UK and abroad. Ten years later it was time for me to seek pastures new and I ended up at Loughborough University as a photographer. Twenty five years later I was made redundant so time for a change, I now work for Royal Mail as a postman and combine it with my photography where possible.My passion is for sports photography and a new found love of wildlife photography has given me new challenges. I recently decided to enter the world of exhibition photography and work towards gaining distinctions. With exhibition awards and acceptances all over the world, including USA,Australia,Europe and Asia.
Gillian Scothern DPAGB EFIAP PSA5 BPE5*
I was initially introduced to photography in any seriousness in the 6th Form. A darkroom quickly followed and I was off. My first job, a role in a camera shop didn’t last long, life happened, and although I retained my desire to create images, my passion lay dormant until, after the digital age had made its mark, I found myself in a position to buy a new camera. Out with the SLR, in with the DSLR. Heaven arriveth! Editing software was a dream come true. In 2009 I took part in a Photo Marathon and won! Amazed and inspired, I joined a camera club. Then surrounded by fellow enthusiasts I learnt how to take my images forward. With great ideas being bounced between members, competitions to inspire and techniques to share, I thoroughly enjoy this time together. Life is now full of dreams of new kit, exploring new locations and taking on new challenges. Recent achievements include numerous N&EMPF, FIAP, PSA and BPE exhibition acceptances, UK magazine publication, book contributions, a wedding and official photographer for a Royal visit! I shoot primarily because I enjoy both taking photographs and recording wonderful scenes, and I also enjoy post-production editing.