Alison Jenkins - ARPS DPAGB CPAGB/AV BPE1*
Alison Jenkins is an acclaimed and highly decorated photographer, whose passion for the art has garnered her numerous awards and certifications over the years. She is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS) and has received a Distinction from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (DPAGB). Additionally, she holds a CPAGB/AV, a certification in audio-visual photography from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, and holds a Distinction in City & Guilds photography. Alison's business was honored as Local Business of the Year in 2019 and was also the national runner-up. Beyond her business successes, Alison shares her expertise by lecturing at schools and camera clubs and serves as a photography competition judge for the East Anglian Federation (A panel). She has also led after-school photography classes at a local private school.
Simon Jenkins - ARPS DPAGB BPE3*
Alison's husband, Simon, is also an award-winning photographer and assists her with weddings and events. He holds multiple distinctions, including Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS), Distinction from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (DPAGB), and British Photographic Exhibition BPE3*. Simon, too, has a Distinction in City & Guilds photography.
Alison & Simon voluntarily run beginners photography workshops for the RSPB, helping those new to photography learn the best way to capture stunning photographs of birds. All funds from these workshops go back into the RSPB charity.
Alison leads photography trips to Greece and Norway for NaturesLens,. In Greece she guides participants in capturing stunning images of Dalmatian Pelicans. This species is one of her greatest passion. In Norway, Alison leads the group in capturing stunning shots of the Arctic wildlife, such as Snow Puffins, Mountain Hares, Reindeer and so much more. She enjoys sharing her expertise and enthusiasm with others during these trips.