THE Northern Echo Camera Club has more than 2,200 members and we regularly feature their pictures both in the paper and online.
But we thought it would be good to find out more about the people who make up the club.
If you are a member of the club and want to be part of the Behind the Lens feature, email sarah.caldecott@nne.co.uk.
If you would like to join the camera club, go to www.facebook.com/groups/echocameraclub
This week, we meet James Dawson Straughan, who is originally from Amble, Northumberland, but now living in Wingate.
What inspired you to get into photography?
Polaroid memories.
What was your first camera?
Zenith TTL.
What is you favourite lens?
Canon 70-200 F2.8L.
What is your current go-to kit?
Canon 5dmk4, Canon 70-200 f2.8L, Canon 100-400 ISL mk2, Canon f4 24-70L, Canon f2.8 40mm pancake, and various manual lenses, a Yongnuo 600 flash, reflector and studio lights, and now Pluto trigger.
What is your favourite type of photography?
Landscapes and animals.
What is your favourite photograph?
My picture of Timbo the elephant
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