Committee Member Profile – Colin Balfour, Chair
When did you first become interested in photography and how?
I travelled to Italy several times with my family when I was young. It took three days to drive from Scotland and there were lots of opportunities to take both still photos and film of the inspiring scenery. I also wrote to NASA while at school and I received a pack of stunning space photos which nurtured a lifelong interest in both photography and space. I had several 35mm film cameras at university and I also used traditional darkrooms before moving to digital.
What does photography mean to you?
I see photography as travel and escapism. It’s also about contemplation, to be in the moment as well as creativity, thinking about new angles and using filters to enhance the composition.
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What do you most like to shoot?
I like shooting all types of landscapes - cities and architecture as well as the great outdoors. Cities offer many possibilities for creativity. I’m lucky to live in Edinburgh which offers year-round opportunities as well as being close to some amazing countryside and coastlines. I undertook a p
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