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He was working in a Joint Service Intelligence Unit, which involved the taking
and use of photographs. In 1955, Bert purchased his camera and joined
Epsom Camera Club.

This was the beginning of his competitive and exhibition type of photography.
his next Club was the Woking Photographic Society at which time he was
working in the Wind Tunnel Dept. of Vickers Armstrong Aircraft, Weybridge.
There was a well-equipped darkroom, which he put to very good use.

In 1964, he moved to Wareham, putting a damper on his photography until
1970 when he joined the young Wareham Camera Club. After complaining
about competitions, he was coerced into being Competition Secretary. This
was followed by various committee posts until the 80’s when he had the
honour to be President.

It was in 1977 that a member, who encouraged him to join the R.P.S. and
introduced him to the techniques of nature photography. In 1980, he
attained his first ambition: Associate in Nature Photography. In 1987, Bert
achieved his Fellowship in Nature. Bert tutors courses on Nature
Photography and lectures widely to many societies. He publishes in various
magazines and Awards include: Royal Photographic Society International
Exhibit & 1992
S o u t h a m p t o n
I n t e r n a t i o n a l
Photographic Exhibit.
1995 BBC ‘Gardeners
World’ Photographer of
the Year 1992
S o u t h a m p t o n
International 2000, PSA
Silver Medal for Best
Wildlife Slide in Exhibition.
Many acceptances in
international exhibitions.

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