“St Helens Camera Club is a great place to meet like-minded people”

This week, Hilary Bradshaw shares some of her favourite photographs.

Hilary, who is 64 and has lived in St Helens her whole life has been interested in photography for the past 15 years and she loves the social aspect of taking and sharing images.

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Behind The Lens with Hillary Bradshaw

When and why did you take up photography?

I have been interested in photography for about 15 years which coincided with my early retirement due to health problems. Initially, I had just owned a simple point and shoot camera but as my interest grew I bought a better DSLR camera. I loved to take photos of my many pets but as I improved, I broadened my horizons to just about everything.

At that time, my favourite things to shoot were birds of prey, wildlife, land and seascapes and churches.

What do you love about taking pictures?

Photography can be both solitary or shared with a group of people. Either way, I look upon it as me time and I love it. I have made so many friends through my hobby, especially on social media.

Sunset at Inglenook Farm

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Where is your favourite place to take pictures and why?

Unfortunately, over the years my mobility has worsened and I am now unable to do the things that I used to do in order to get the perfect shot. I can no longer bend or lie down to take a photo so my photography is now limited.

Town Hall Square

What is your favourite subject matter and why?

Now I like to do a lot of table top still life work and my other passion is flowers. There are so many varied and beautiful varieties. My disability does not stop me pursuing and enjoying my hobby and I hope to continue for many more years to come.

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What do you enjoy about being part of our Camera Club on Facebook?

The St Helens Camera Club Facebook page is a wonderful place meet like-minded people. We share our photos, give and receive feedback about each other’s images, and it’s about all aspects of photography.

If you could photograph anyone/any place/anything, who/what would it be?

My ambition is to one day photograph the Northern Lights, so fingers and toes crossed!

Trees in Taylor Park