Meet probably the youngest member of Echo camera club, 12-year-old Kaydence, from Darlington

But we thought it would be good to find out more about the people who make up the club.

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Camera club member Kaydence Hamilton, aged 12

This week, we meet Kaydence Hamilton, 12, from Darlington.

Who or what inspired you to take up photography?

I wanted to get into photography for the adventure and to be creative and its fun to show people photos of things they don’t expect.

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What was your first camera?

My first camera was my mum’s Nikon Coolpix L340.

The river running through Hill End

Is there anything in particular you enjoy photographing most, and why?

I like to photograph flowers because they can look different from different angles and there pretty

Bluebells in South Park, Darlington

Favourite photo?

My favourite photograph is one I took at Whitby me and my mum got up at 2am to go to Whitby it was so much fun seeing the sky change colour but it was a bit scary seeing Whitby with no people around.

Sunrise in Whitby

What is your go-to kit?

My current camera is a Canon powershot that I got from my granddad for Christmas last year.

A fine view through South Park, Darlington

Any advice for other photographers?

My advice for any budding photographer would be don’t be afraid. Nothing has to be perfect, just make sure you are having fun.

Primroses taken in South Park