Bill Ward is a multi award winning British actor and photographer, born and raised in Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, in the UK.. As an actor, Bill has appeared in over 30 TV Shows and Films, and over 50 Plays since
turning professional in 2000. As a photographer, Bill is self taught, and has been taking photographs
since he was 6. Bill has won many awards and commendations, both nationally and internationally,
including the Adobe Prize at UK Landscape Photographer of the Year, and Best Seascape at Scottish
Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Constantly in search of peace and quiet, his photography is a response, and in many ways an antidote, to
the time he spends as an actor working in the public eye. His primary photographic interest is
landscapes, whether natural, urban or industrial. He is specifically drawn to water – and will
be presenting to the club about his experiences shooting water. If this presentation is as good as the one
he delivered in 2023 on Intentional Camera Movement, and Multiple Exposures – this will be one not to be
missed.
Russell is a Photographer working in digital and analogue, based on the Gold Coast – and has photographed
well-known Australians from a wide range of fields, including writers (Tim Winton), sportsmen (Steve
Waugh); politicians (Gough Whitlam). His work has been published in many national magazines and
newspapers, Awards include The Moran Contemporary Photographic prize, Black and White Photographer
of the Year, National Photographic portrait prize, Olive Cotton Exhibition and Walkley Award for Journalism
(best news photograph).
Russell’s works are in collections at The Queensland Art Gallery, Tweed River Art Gallery, Redcliffe Art
Gallery, and The National Portrait Gallery. Russell is an Ambassador for Leica Camera Australia. Russell
will be taking members on a journey telling the story of his Documentary portraiture work.
When asked to summarise his life, Graham chooses four terms: Research Scientist – Ornithologist –
Photographer – Educator. A love of biology started from the time he could walk, progressing through those
early years, to studying birds at a scientific level by the age of 14. Integrating science and ornithology with
a love of photography, Graham transitioned from 35mm film to the digital era, filling his kit bag with Nikon
professional camera bodies and lenses, which along with extended hours of study and practice, have
enabled him to capture images at a professional level. Graham served for six years on the committee of
Birdlife Photography – Australia, five of those years as President.
Graham is a really interesting person, and it’s fair to say that Graham is very well qualified to present on
Bird Photography – he will be joining us at Castle Hill, to share some interesting insights, and amazing
images – and help us understand how our photography of birds can help in their protection.
Tuesday 5 November – Pete Farrington – Aviation (Zoom – from the UK) – fee to confirm (May be a donation
to charity)
Peter is an author and photographer specialising in military aviation photography. Within recent months, Peter has retired from the RAF and pursues his passion in photography. Over the years of being a member of the Royal Air Force, Peter was lucky to be in the position to capture many fantastic aircraft up close and personal – from the ground, and from the air.
Peter uses photography to keep the stories of those who serviced and flew aircraft, alive. He is a fantastic story teller, and will use his great images, to take members on a journey into the skies, and the past.
