Adderbury, Deddington and District Photographic Society
This month, we welcomed photographer Huw Alban from Shaftesbury, near the iconic Stonehenge. Huw shared how his creative journey has been shaped by the late Sir Ken Robinson, renowned for his work in arts education and his influential TED Talk, Do Schools Kill Creativity?
Drawing from personal experiences in camera club competitions, Huw discussed the challenges of conforming to genre expectations and the importance of staying true to one’s artistic vision. He emphasized that creativity thrives when we stop trying to please others and instead focus on what resonates with us personally.
Huw offers one-on-one photography mentoring and shared a recent example of helping a client refocus their work to reflect their own preferences rather than external approval. He also spoke about his passion for Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), a technique not always embraced by traditionalists, and how spontaneous moments—like photographing raindrops from a café window—often lead to the most creative outcomes.
Beyond landscape photography, Huw enjoys exploring the Lake District, the Cornish and Devon coasts, and has recently ventured into street photography. He concluded with a reminder that mindset is key: take time to observe your surroundings and photograph with intention. He left us with a powerful quote—“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Next Month, we have Dianne Berridge talking about Photo restoration and the part she played in the Channel 4 documentary on the Titanic.
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Courtney Killpack
Address: The Institute, Adderbury