AN award-winning photographer is celebrating her success by putting her favourite charity in the frame.

Liz Laidler, of Weardale Studios, in Stanhope, County Durham, was recently given an Award of Excellence at the Master Photographers Association's annual presentation ceremony.

The winning entry, a portrait of 18-year-old Rachel Platten, from Consett, in on display in the Discovery Museum, Newcastle.

Mrs Laider is marking her achievement by giving away £25 studio vouchers and donating £1 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society from every voucher redeemed.

She welcomed the award, saying: "I'm very pleased as there were more than 100 submissions from top photographers in the North-East."

Published: 17/06/2004