Harpenden Photographer Steve Collins Wins Prestigious Award Again

Hey, guess what I just read! Steve Collins won an award again. It’s the ‘Photographers Bar’ from the Guild. He has got it seven times already! They announced it in Stoke-on-Trent. The ceremony was on February 2nd.

This award recognizes skilled photographers. The Guild judges their photos all year. They look for exceptional professional skill. The Guild is a respected photographers’ group.

Their monthly contest had 12,000 entries in 2024. Expert judges score the images monthly. Those meeting standards get the ‘Photographers Bar’. Guild directors praised Steve’s achievement.

Reaching their standards is super demanding. It shows his skill and commitment. Steve’s proud to get this award. He even used local Harpenden photos. He’s the chair of a photo society there.

His project featured Harpenden pubs. He also used some urban shots. These included protest photos. He took some shots inspired by Saul Leiter too. Guild members aim for high standards. They also pursue professional growth.