We were approached in January by a local High School to judge a winter photo competition they were running and we were also asked if we would like to donate the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, which of course we said yes to!
With regards to the 1st prize the winner could choose from ….
1. A studio style photo shoot. Part of the prize being that I would teach the winner all about how to set up a studio shoot. The winner would then have the opportunity to invite a selection of friends along and get the chance to photograph them and she would be presented with a complimentary copyright free disc of the edited images.
2. A complimentary lifestyle photo shoot. The winner would receive a complimentary copyright free disc of the edited images.
3. The chance to cover a Colchester Utd football match pitch-side with me as well as having the opportunity to write a report on the experience which would then be published in the match day programme.
We can now report that the lucky winner chose as her prize the studio photo shoot. It was a great experience for the girls, not only in terms of learning some new photography skills but also a real boost to their confidence. From my point of view it was a real joy to spend a couple of hours with such enthusiastic young people.