About Us
Meet the Guild's TeamTEAM GUILD
Behind every camera is someone who has a personal story, a photography journey and a creative thought process to inspire us all.
If you are a photographer, the team at the Guild of Photographers can help you get the most from your camera, is that what matters most to the Guild, are the people behind the camera!
Lesley Thirsk
DIRECTOR
Lesley was awarded the ultimate ‘Master Craftsman’ status by the previous Guild Director some years ago and operated a very succesful wedding photography business for nearly 20 years. She is a highly experienced, passionate, and creative photographer. Her relaxed training and mentoring approach are highly acclaimed.
Steve Thirsk
DIRECTOR
Steve is a former policing commander whose problem-solving approach was acknowledged by the Home Office. He is best known for his marketing flair and ‘out of the box’ creativity so can be of great assistance in helping you to promote, even diversify, your business. He is a skilled advisor to those facing customer disputes.
Aimee
Business Development Manager
Laura
Trade Partnership Manager
Carly
Membership Accounts Manager
Katrina
Membership Accounts Manager
Rebekah
Events Manager
Julie
Creative Light Magazine
Our Incredible Judges and Mentors
Charlotte Bellamy
Judge / Mentor
Jo Bradley
Judge / Mentor
Heather Burns
Judge / Mentor
Lesley Chalmers
Judge / Mentor
Saraya Cortaville
Judge / Mentor
Claire Elliott
Judge / Mentor
Panikos Hajistilly
Judge / Mentor
Lynne Harper
Judge / Mentor
Gary Hill
Judge / Mentor
Rob Hill
Judge / Mentor
David Islip
Judge / Mentor
Scott Johnson
Judge / Mentor
Mark Lynham
Judge / Mentor
Gordon McGowan
Judge / Mentor
Gavin Prest
Judge / Mentor
Hamish Scott-Brown
Judge / Mentor