"I love taking candid photographs of everyday life as it isn’t staged"

This week, we’re talking to Lucy Shaw, who lives in Lymm.

She started taking photographs in high school and studied GCSE photography.

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Warrington Guardian Camera Club member Lucy Shaw

When and why did you take up photography?

I took up photograph in high school at GCSE level because I always enjoyed taking photographs and had recently purchased a camera.

A robin at Lymm Dam

What do you love about taking pictures?

I love creating and composing photographs of all kinds of subject matter. I don’t particularly limit myself to one subject.

Close up of frost on a leaf

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Where is your favourite place to take pictures and why?

I like taking photographs on holiday. I love the weather, the architecture and the colours of the landscapes.

A squirrel at Lymm Dam

What is your favourite subject matter and why?

I love street photography - taking candid photographs of everyday life as it isn’t staged.

Flowers at Lymm Dam

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

I really enjoy looking at other photographers’ work and seeing what they think makes a good image.

A bluetit in Lymm

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

I would love to go to Tokyo and take photographs of the blossom trees as they are beautiful. I also love the country’s culture and architecture.

Flowers in Lymm