Photographic workshop for teenagers hailed a big success

A group of enthusiastic and creative young people gathered at the Guildhall Garden, in Bury St Edmunds, for a half term Photographic Workshop aimed at teenagers.

Photographer Phil Morley led the informative and hands on session, supported by councillor and Bury St Edmunds Photographic Society photographer Tom Murray, photographer Carol Street and chairperson Jo Sweetman.

The youngsters were helped to notice the colours, light and detail of their surroundings and given many hints and tips on how to make a good image really shine.

The results of their work were amazing – and all of the experienced photographers were very impressed and inspired by the talent being shown.

Sponsored by Bury St Edmunds Town Council and organised by the Bury Abbey Rotary Club, the session was designed to give youngsters the skills and confidence to enter the Rotary Young Photographer competition – a national competition run by Rotary Clubs around the country.

Entries are welcomed from anyone between the ages of 11 and 17 and this year the theme is “Colours of Nature”.

Phones, tablets and cameras can be used. For more information go to  www.facebook.com/BuryAbbeyRotary  or e mail buryabbeyrotary@gmail.com