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Penryn Camera Club Members

Geoff James

President

Geoff James

  • Hardware;  Panasonic

  • Interests;     Characterful People, Old Buildings, odd shapes/shades

  • Software;     I do not edit my images

Wendy Bate

Chair

Wendy Bate

  • Hardware;   Canon EOS- R50.  Lenses, Canon RF-S 10-18 and Canon RF-S 18-150

  • Interests;     I like to try and get flowers, sport, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and family right on the camera.

  • Software;     I do not edit.

Paul Cooper

Vice-chair and IT & Media

Paul Cooper

  • Hardware;  Nikon and a few lenses.

  • Interests;     Landscape, Seascape and Photoshopped images

  • Software;     Photoshop, ON1 and Topaz


I'm happy to help on anything, including AI, just ask.

Mandy Hanson

Competitions secretary

Mandy Hanson

  • Hardware: Nikon D3200 with 18-55 kit lens, and 300mm zoom lens

  • Interests: Landscape, Seascape, Nature, Wildlife, anything interesting, old buildings, events, steam fairs,

  • Software: Photoshop - though I only use to adjust levels, I have not mastered anything creative.  What I see is what I take without anyting creative

  • I am a warm weather photographer,

Lizzie Smith

Treasurer

Lizzie Smith

  • Hardware;   I shoot with a Nikon Z50

  • Interests;      I particularly enjoy taking photos of the nature and wildlife in Cornwall.  I also love all things macro.  I am trying to improve my landscape photography and editing.

  • Software;     Lightroom, Photoshop and Topaz


 I am really benefiting from the help and support from all members of our friendly club.

Karen Burton

Program Secretary

Karen Burton

  • Hardware; NikonZ5011 my first mirrorless camera with 16-50m and 50-250m lenses

  • Interests;    Landscapes, flowers, Street photography and portraits.

  • Software;    Photoshop Elements 2025

Julie Bowyer

Secretary

Julie Bowyer

  • Hardware;  Nikon D610 and Fuji XT5, plus lenses

  • Interests;     I enjoy all sorts of photography including landscapes, city scenes, people and street photography. I really enjoy being a member of Penryn Camera Club.

  • Software;    Lightroom and getting to grips with Photoshop

Julie Nicholls

Helper

Julie Nicholls

  • Hardware;   D7200 Nikon

  • Interests;      I love photography but I like taking black and white and animals.

  • Software;     Photoshop


I also do needle felting of animals for craft shows.

Derek Godridge

Newsletter Ed. & CPA Rep
Honorary Vice President
LRPS AFIAP

Derek Godridge

  • Hardware: Nikon ZF, D750, Fuji X-T2 

  • Interests:   Street Photography, Travel Photography and People. Some wildlife !

  • Software:   PhotoShop Elements, Adobe Camera Raw (similar to a basic Lightroom), Nikon NX Studio

Alison Williams

Alison Williams

My name is Ally, I have a Canon camera. 


I enjoy photography, swimming, quizzes, baking, arts and crafts and going for walks.

Allan Simms

Allan Simms

I bought myself a Nikon Z8 for my 60th last year and am very much getting the hang of it still. I have a converter and use my F-mount 12-24, 35, and 150-600 lenses with it mainly.

I'd love to take decent wildlife and landscape photos, especially one of Godrevy Lighthouse.

Away from photography, I play golf and quiz.

I use Affinity for editing my photos.

Allen Burton

Allen Burton

My name is Allen, born in Falmouth.  


I enjoy going out on visits and really enjoy the social side of the camera club. I am new to Photography but I  am trying to start to learn a bit more about it.

Angela Thompson DPAGB, BPE5*

Angela Thompson DPAGB, BPE5*

I started my photographic journey in the darkroom, developing black and white photographs.
When I purchased my first digital camera it was like heaven, as I could then stop using nasty smelling chemicals.

I currently use a Nikon Z6II camera.

Ann Glinn

Ann Glinn

I use a Lumix Panasonic DMC-FZ 1000 camera


My interests are Travel and landscapes

Barbara Jenkin EFIAP/d3 GMPSA/p SPSA  ARPS BPE4*

Barbara Jenkin EFIAP/d3 GMPSA/p SPSA ARPS BPE4*

  • Hardware: Nikon D850 with Nikor lenses..

  • Interests: My preferred genres are Dance, Portraiture and Wildlife, BUT I will try my hands at most things.  My weak areas are Street Photography and Landscapes.

  • Software: I use Adobe Photoshop for editing, never use Lightroom.

Barry Thompson DPAGB, BPE5

Barry Thompson DPAGB, BPE5

  • Hardware;   Nikon Z6 II and my mobile phone. Lenses: Nikkor Z 24-200mm, Nikkor 105mm Macro.

  • Interests;     Architecture, Portrait, Wildlife, Street and Macro photography. I love capturing the essence of a moment and the diversity of human interactions.

  • Software;     Lightroom Classic and Photoshop, plug-ins used Topaz and DXO Nik.


I enjoy the exchange of knowledge and thoroughly enjoy all aspects of being a member of a camera club.

Belinda Ratnayake

Belinda Ratnayake

Panasonic Lumix FZ 10002, Leica lens 25-400


My main interests are travel and street photography, especially anything quirky or unusual that I can use in a photo book.  If I have something worthy of a competition, that's a bonus.


Software: Photoshop Elements and Topaz.  I enjoy the editing process.

Bernice Kelly EFIAP, LRPS, BPE2

Bernice Kelly EFIAP, LRPS, BPE2

Hi, my name is Bernice and I am using a Canon camera with a mobile back up for times when out and about without my main camera.

I like all genres of photography, in particular, portraits, flowers and wildlife.

Carina  Stone

Carina Stone

  • Hardware: A Nikon DSLR and a Sony mirrorless camera. I have a 200 – 600mm lens, a normal lens and a macro for the Sony, and a 50mm for the Nikon.

  • Interests: I like in-camera experimentation, making impressionistic, abstract, and conceptual photographs, and playing with movement/time. In contrast, I love travel photography and photographing animals, domestic and wild.

  • Software: Photoshop and Topaz Denoise.

Carol Coward

Carol Coward

Hiya! Carol here!  I've been with the club since September 1982! Missed a season through health problems. BUT! I'm back!


I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300.  I love playing around with my pictures on Photoshop! Especially the Oil Filter!! Wendy hates it!! LOL!!

Carole Barnett

Carole Barnett

I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 camera.

I like to photograph most things.

I enjoy sea swimming, walking and bowling.

Chris Hamshaw

Chris Hamshaw

I use a Nikon D5200 and my phone along with a small compact camera. 


I prefer to take pictures of flowers, animals, architecture and landscape.

Chris Kelly

Chris Kelly

My name is Chris Kelly and I use a Sony A7 as my main camera, backed up with my IPhone. 


I am mainly interested in Wildlife and Landscapes with some buildings as well.

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

To persue and progress my interest in Photography.


Mostly Landscapes

Claire Dougal

Claire Dougal

A life-changing trip to India in 2019 inspired me to take photography seriously. I now shoot daily with Fuji gear, love seascapes and nature, and continue learning. Photography brings me joy, purpose, and has greatly improved my well-being.

David Lidstone

David Lidstone

I first joined in the early days when we were Penryn Photographic Society." 


A Nikon user, I've tackled many subjects over the years but my main interests are wildlife and close up / macro work.

Elizabeth Allen

Elizabeth Allen

Previously with Falmouth CC

Eve Govier

Eve Govier

I use a Canon Powershot SX70 HS and love taking pictures of landscapes, seascapes flowers and some whacky stuff.  Great club.

Hilary Buttler

Hilary Buttler

  • Hardware;   I was using a Canon 5D but have recently switched to mirrorless OM-1

  • Interests;     I'm a wildlife artist.  I have recently become interested in General photography.

  • Software;     Photoshop

Irene Clarke

Irene Clarke

I started taking photographs about 20 years ago and am drawn to landscape, nature and old buildings. For the last 8 years I haven’t done much due to family commitments.


At present I am using a Canon 7D Mark II. I find it more complicated than my old Canon 400D and happy for any advice along the way.

Jim Jefferies

Jim Jefferies

Hardware:   Canon Rebel T3i, Canon Lens; 50 mm, 18-55, 55-250 (zoom).
Interests:      Boats (Abandoned or otherwise), Street, and Action (colorful and sports).
Software:      Photoshop and Lightroom beginner skill set.

John Brooks

John Brooks

has not been a club member before. Interested in wildlife travel. Wants to improve photography skills and socialise

Jon-Michael Morlan (Jon)

Jon-Michael Morlan (Jon)

Not a camera club member before, interested in wildlife and astrophotography.

Judy Suckling

Judy Suckling

TBA

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Julia Bate

Julia Bate

Uses a Canon 550D and Panasonic Lumix


Likes taking Landscapes, Seascapes, Wildlife and Flowers.

Julia Swan

Julia Swan

  • Hardware;  Canon 1000D with 28 - 300mm lens

  • Interests;    Having had this camera for many years it’s time to learn how to use it properly. My pictures are mostly scenery, wildlife and family. Other interests include walking and gardening, especially growing and arranging flowers.

  • Software;  Apple photos

Kevin Kerslake

Kevin Kerslake

TBA

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Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore

I would like to explore new areas of Photography and meet new people with the same interests.


My main interests are Seascapes, Landscapes, Architecture and tranport


Layla Bowyer

Layla Bowyer

  • Hardware;  Nikon D5200 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III plus lenses

  • Interests;      I am new to photography. So far I like taking photos of wildlife, landscapes and people. I am hoping to find new subjects as I get more experience.

  • Software;      I am learning Lightroom.

Lisa Winson

Lisa Winson

  • Hardware;   Canon R6 MkII

  • Interests;     Macro photography was my favourite genre but since coming to this beautiful landscape we are lucky enough to call home, I think I do a bit of everything.

  • Software;     I resist sitting at a computer editing images

I love coming to Penryn Camera Club to be inspired by other members images and learning from their knowledge and all their tips.

Liz Richardson

Liz Richardson

I use a Canon EoSR and my phone. 


I like to try all genres of photography but generally take landscapes and macro images. I can’t resist a sunrise or sunset.

Mandy Cooper

Mandy Cooper

TBA

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Mark Gilbert

Mark Gilbert

  • Hardware;   I use Nikon equipment

  • Interests;     I am into most things, landscapes and the country side, and been known to take a picture or two of flowers.

  • Software;     Lightroom Classic and Photoshop


Getting to grips with editing and improve my photography enough to enter some competitions.

Mark Quilter

Mark Quilter

  • Hardware: Nikon Z8, Z7ii, D850, range of lenses, wide zooms to long zooms.  

  • Interests: Landscapes, wildlife, macro, dogs, sport, creative. I Like to experiment with LED lighting and a bit of flash

  • Software: Lightroom Classic, Photoshop (basic standard)


Happiest out and about with my two bearded collies.  

Marlene Rouncefield

Marlene Rouncefield

  • Hardware;  Canon 90D, Lenses: 90mm Tamron, 100-400 Canon, 70-300 Canon, 18_200 Canon

  • Panasonic Lumix FZ 2000

  • Interests;     I enjoy Street Photography, but my main focus is wildlife, especially Birds, Butterflies, and Dragonflies

Mike Coe

Mike Coe

Hardware. Fuji system, but I also play with film cameras and like using Vintage lenses on my modern cameras
Interests. Eclectic. I look for compositions. And photographing people doing whatever.
Software.  Capture One and Affinity.

Mike Halsey

Mike Halsey

Mostly use Nikon gear and currently have a Z6 with far too many lenses!  


Love the outdoors, especially the mountains, but have specialised in studio portrait photography for the last 20 years... Love all genres of photography including landscape, nature and street but am generally known for being a bit of a techy.

Mike Langley

Mike Langley

TBA

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Paul Miller

Paul Miller

Has not been a camera club member before – interested in Landscape and wildlife photography. He wants to improve his skills, meet new people and enjoy days out with the club.

Pete Coleman (Guest)

Pete Coleman (Guest)

Is a guest at present – Did not belong to a camera club before. Photography was part of his job. Interests wildlife, birds and landscape

Raymond Bate

Raymond Bate

Uses a Canon 550D and Canon G12


Likes taking Landscapes, Seascapes, Close Ups and Abstract items.

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

I use a Canon camera when I’m trying hard, but more often my iPhone.


I love taking photos of anything Cornish: landscapes, festivals and using macro for flowers.


I’m hoping PCC will inspire me to greater things!!

Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke

My wife Irene and I moved to Cornwall around 48 years ago. Seeing the expert surfers out I would try to capture the moments.

At present I use a Canon 90d and a 7d mk2 that Irene uses on occasions. Its only fair as I lost her 600d and lens when it fell over the cliffs at Gwithian.

Sue Bunt

Sue Bunt

I use Cannon 1000D and Samsung phone.


Genre; I am still finding out, probably landscapes and abstract

Sue Coleman

Sue Coleman

Sue was a member of Ashford CC for 23 years. Treasurer for the last 14 years. Club closed when she left. Interested in Birds, wildlife, landscape and macro.

Sue Cummings

Sue Cummings

  • Hardware: Panasonic Lumix 20-1200 bridge

  • Intererests: Underwater , Marco for flora,  portraits, and views.

  • Software:  The Gimp



My Hobbies are Sailing and diving and baking.

Suze Anderson

Suze Anderson

  • Hardware;  Nikon Z50 and a selection of Nikon lenses

  • Interests;    Wildflowers, wildlife, wide open spaces, macro

  • Software;    New to using Lightroom

Val Lutey

Val Lutey

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 330, Leica 25-600 lens


My main interest is Travel photography, capturing anything from people and wildlife to landscapes and seascapes.  I also enjoy Macro photography.


Software: mainly Affinity Photo.

Yvonne Smith

Yvonne Smith

I use Nikon D800. 


I love Macro Photography. 


I love to learn Photography and learn my camera.

Capture unforgettable moments with Penryn Camera Club! Join our friendly and inclusive community of photographers of all abilities and tap into our wealth of knowledge and experience. Let's make memories together

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