2006 - 2008
Peter Lescelle
"Peter has the honor of being the first President of the Rockingham Photography Club in 2006.
Peter took on the role with enthusiasm and a great sense of humor. He made it fun, was alway helpful and interacted tremendously with club members...
A talented photographer, Peter has won many club competitions and has always faired well with his entries in the monthly competitions.
He can also be found chasing the big-wave shots - either at the ‘Wedge’ or down South and also has a love for his home home country of New Zealand and often travels back to photograph sailing events."
2008 - 2010
Craig Taylor
"Craig was voted in as the clubs second President and professionally took on the role, as for Peter with vigor and enthusiasm.
Craig is also a talented amateur photographer with a great eye for something different. He also has a good grasp on the modern technology and was alway providing advice on the latest ‘stuff’.
Craig effectively held the position, was very social with the guests and made everyone feel welcome.
It was Craig who designed the Clubs Logo - Tick Tick!
Thank You Craig - Your efforts and knowledge are (still) so appreciated."
2010 - 2012
Peter Pickering
Peter’s gentle approach as our 3rd President is most appreciated.
Peter - a Professional Photographer - gave of his vast knowledge on the Committee and was a gracious host at the Club Meetings. He was also keen to arrange outings for the Club and attended many of them.
Peter had many good ideas for the club and many of them were implemented.
Thank You Peter
2012 - 2013
Michelle Sparkes
"Michelle’s efforts to drive the clubs activities, training and development was a highlight of her duration as President of the club.
Being the first lady at the helm had a positive influence on the club and she generated and promoted many outings for the benefit of the members. Her passion for photography was apparent with her being the highest scorer in the monthly club entries and being awarded ‘Photographer of the Year - 2012 and 2013
Michelle stood down after one year due to family and business commitments, but remains a active and supportive member of the Club.
Link to some of Michelle’s gold winning images.
Link to Michelle’s Business Website.
Thank You Michelle - Your efforts and enthusiasm were so appreciated..."
2013 - 2015
Cathy Crockett
Cathy had a passion for the club that endears her to the role. Her daughter - Shae - is also heavily involved in both the Youth Camera Club and the Rockingham Photography Club. This family commitment is both great to see and very appreciated.
Cathy enjoys her photography and is a very keen learner. I am sure we will see many wonderful images taken with her camera.
Cathy has recently taken up travel with her loving husband and family in their new off-road caravan - a great way to see this beautiful state of ours.
Thank You Cathy - Your efforts and enthusiasm are so appreciated...
2015 - 2016
Shirley Johnson
“I have always liked taking photos and two years ago purchased my first Nikon DSLR, met Kingsley at a Nikon workshop and then joined the Rockingham Photography Club.
I loved it so much it didn’t take long to upgrade and I now shoot with a Nikon D750. I enjoy photographing landscapes, birds, portraits, macro and just love getting out and about – it has taken me places I would never have seen otherwise. At our monthly club meetings I am inspired with all the terrific photos taken by our members and as President will do my best to ensure the Rockingham Photography Club continues as a great club to be a member of.”
Shirley was instrumental in the Club attaining a Lotteries West grant for a new Projector and Laptop in 2018."
2016 - 2017
James Smith
"James has been a Club Member since 2012.
He was a wonderful host, superb ‘crowd-warmer’ with a can-do attitude and a positive influence on the club.
James also was a keen event attendee - who made others feel welcome and included. He also represented the club at WAPF events, as a spokesperson at Club promotional events and wanted the club to succeed at a state level.
James’s work will take him overseas soon and we wish him and his family all the very best - we hope when he returns to see him back at the Club.
2017 - 2018
Jason Eagle
Below some words from Jason:
I joined the club in 2016 to get more involved with other fellow photographers with the same passion for capturing moments in time. I have been involved in photography for over 10 years as it was heavily used in my previous employment as a project engineer surveying and analysing offshore oil rigs and producing 3D Asbuilt models from photographs. It has only been in the past 3 years that I started taking photograph’s for my own enjoyment and my interest and passion continues to grow stronger each day. I enjoy most aspects of photography but my main focus recently has been exploring WA and capturing Landscapes/Seascapes and Astro photographs. I use 2 Canon full frame systems, 6D and 5D MK IV along with an ever growing collection of lenses.
Jason approached the task as President with enthusiasm, leading the Club with his stunning images and helpful approach whilst being a great promoter for the Club and photography.
2019 - 2020
Bruce Fraser
"Bruce was elected in 2019 and has the honor of being the current president of the Rockingham Photography Club.
In 2021 Bruce decided to step down due current commitments but still retains the position of vice president and is very active in the club. We all thanks Bruce for all his efforts as president for th past 2 years..
2021
John Binks
John became our president in 2021 his interest in photography began with helping my dad developing and printing his photos in the bathroom at home. It was only a matter of time before I got my first camera and my life long love of photography began.
I joined the Rockingham club about 8 years ago along with my wife Kerry and I can honestly say that we have enjoyed every moment of it with the varied activities on offer and the friendly atmosphere.
My main interests are wildlife and portrait photography.
2024
Daniel Messom
I started my hobby in photography when I took up SCUBA diving at the age of forty-one.
Until that time I had no real interest in the world through the lens, but I found that I could not
adequately describe the colour and beauty that I was seeing whilst under the water so I decided that
I had to take a camera with me.
As my interest progressed, and probably due to a trip to Africa, I started taking photographs
above the ocean surface, Wildlife is my pet genre with landscape as a close second and now I like to
dabble in all kinds of photography.
I started in film, and have moved with the world to digital, I work with of Olympus for the
underwater stuff and canon for the above water. I try to make one day of a weekend for
photography, so on any given Saturday or Sunday I will usually be wandering wetlands or in the
ocean with one or two of my favourite toys.
