Colleen Slater is a fully qualified and experienced teacher with a BA degree in fine art and a postgraduate Art Teacher’s Certificate. She is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and has been working full-time as a photographer since 2006. Her particular interest is macro photography and her images hope to draw attention to the ordinary, often unnoticed, things in the everyday world which appear extraordinary and sometimes unworldly when seen through a macro lens.

Colleen’s relaxed, friendly, enthusiastic style and ability to communicate clearly, whatever your level of capability, technical knowledge or experience, should make for an enjoyable and informative session.

She will also be letting us know how she took her photographs, from equipment, camera settings, lighting and focusing to composition and post processing.

Gagan is an international documentary and street photographer who will inspire you and share tips for creating the perfect shot while telling the tale behind each image. 

His work is candid and mostly black and white with the occasional colour exception. He believes every street photographer has his/her own unique style. He says: “we can draw inspiration from each others’ work but ultimately it's our own observation and view of life that shapes what we see in our viewfinder”.

Gagan is passionate about photographing people in public places. Some of his work sees everyday shoppers in his local town centre. As one of 12 ambassadors for Panasonic Europe, he has his work displayed globally and undertakes documentary projects and commercial  work. 

Vanda is a photographer based in London. She is passionate about capturing images of the world in which we live and is always searching for those fleeting moments of magic that transform everyday life into something extraordinary.

She finds inspiration in the sea and its infinite power and uncontrollable energy, and in quieter scenes with intimate details that are common in nature. In her images she strives to reflect the atmosphere, feeling and sheer wonderment that our natural world can evoke within us. Photography is more than just a recording of where we have been, it is about encompassing the whole experience of being in the outdoors and trying to capture that one special moment that leaves a lasting impression on us.

To quote Vanda: “For me, photography is about the beauty that surrounds us, that we quite often don’t realise is there. The beauty that we can see if we care to look; and sometimes the camera helps us along the way.”

Her images and articles have been published in magazines, exhibited in the UK and abroad and have received awards in international competitions.

He is a regular photographic and editorial contributor to clients as diverse as BBC Wildlife, Practical Photography, Outdoor Photography, Photography Monthly, The Grebe (Cheshire Wildlife Trust), Living Edge, Birds (RSPB), Cheshire Life and many more. He has also been made Vice President of Cheshire Wildlife Trust and has appeared on numerous radio and television programmes, including BBC Countryfile where he starred alongside Ellie Harrison, and BBC 1’s Walk on the Wild Side. His images are sold world-wide.