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An intuitive photographer Rosemary focuses on the ‘the way I see it’, looking for her personal interpretation. In the landscape she may be drawn to simplicity or the intimate landscape. With other subjects it’s a case of ‘whatever takes my eye’. More recently IR has become an interest and she wonders why it took her so long. A member of both Epsom Camera Club and Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society Rosemary also enters exhibitions, lectures and judges. Lectures: I frequently revise my lectures, introducing new work, see lectures. I show how I have approached my photography in a place or situation and I try to provide ideas for less experienced photographers. I enjoy evenings with a more interactive audience and welcome questions throughout. Judging: I am a PAGB and SPA Judge. For many years I have been a member of the SPA Judges' Committee and in 2016 have again become chairman. I was a selector for the Shanghai International Photographic Art Exhibition in 2010 and a member of the IPA 2011 Jury and have twice been a selector for Digital Camera POTY. In addition to serving as Chairman of the RPS Exhibitions Committee for 6 years I have judged national and international exhibitions as well as PAGB Federation events. Please contact me. Discussions: Much can be gained by discussing images in a group environment. I believe this critique based approach to be valuable within clubs and I am happy to lead such evenings. Please contact me to discuss further. Exhibitions: Having gaining my ABPE in 2019 and my AFIAP in 2009 I continue to support the British Photographic Exhibition circuit and the UK International Exhibitions. Receiving Gold, Silver, and Bronze RPS Medals at Southampton in 2008, along with acceptances in The Royal Photographic Society International Print Exhibition and The London Salon of Photography are my most memorable exhibition achievements. I also exhibit regularly as part of Spectrum Photo Art. The Royal Photographic Society: I had served as an elected member of Council and Trustee of The Society for some years and felt very privileged to be elected President, for a two year term, in 2009. As a Trustee I sat on many committees over the years and particularly enjoyed the role of Chairman of the Exhibition's Committee from 2001, when it was formed, until 2007, continuing my involvement for a further four years. I have also been a member and chair of the Licentiate Panel from 2005 - 2019, although taking a break whilst President. The Society Distinctions are recognised worldwide as a measure of achievement and have long been an area of interest and great importance to me: as President it was an area I focused on. This was a very rewarding role which includes providing advice to candidates individually and at Advisory Days as well as sitting on assessment days. In 2017 I received a Fenton Medal ('awarded for an outstanding contribution to the Society'). Being a member of The Society, has opened my eyes to the many aspects of both the art and science of photography, as well as allowing me to expand my knowledge and make many wonderful new friends. Club and Federation service: In 1993 I joined the Surrey Photographic Association Committee and was Chairman from 2001-2003 and Chairman of the Judges' Committee from 2005-9, when I also stood down from the main Committee. I have continued to support the Judges committee and took over the chair again in 2017, also returning to the SPA Committee. I served on Epsom Camera Club’s committee from 1990 - 2009, at various times holding the offices of Secretary, Vice-Chairman, Chairman and Programme Secretary. I am currently External Competitions Secretary. In 2017 I was awarded the APAGB. So, how did it all begin? My major interest in photography was sparked in 1987 when Keith Vaughan, a research chemist from Nova Scotia doing collaborative work with my late husband Derry, stayed with us for a month. He just happens to be one of Canada's top amateur photographers. This rekindled Derry's interest in photography and I very soon decided I was not going to just carry the tripod, so went out and bought a new camera. Our two children also became interested in photography and in the late 80s we all joined Epsom Camera Club and later, to provide a new challenge in our photography, Derry & I also joined Molesey Photographic Club. Having joined The Royal Photographic Society in 1991 Derry, rapidly followed by our son, Paul, and myself gained the LRPS. In 1997 it was a rare event when both Derry and I were awarded the ARPS in the Nature category on the same day, making for a very happy drive home. From first joining Epsom Camera Club Derry and I rapidly became involved in photographic administration, firstly at Club level, then within Surrey Photographic Association and in the late 90s I became an elected Trustee of The Royal Photographic Society. Photography became and remained a major interest which we shared until Derry’s death from cancer in 2004. Polar Bear Walking on Ice is my favourite image from his visit to Churchill, Manitoba in 2003.
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