September 3rd 2009
Welcome to the Gear of the Year 2009 website. Our annual awards are designed to recognise and honour the best photography products, retailers, and distributors in the UK.
Welcome to the Gear of the Year 2009 website. Our annual awards are designed to recognise and honour the best photography products, retailers, and distributors in the UK.
Tony Stent - CameraWorld
Tony is a Director of the award-winning CameraWorld and has over 30 years experience of photographic retail. He is responsible for marketing and their website, as well as selecting products. Tony has a keen interest in photography, as well as a passion for quality products and well-designed accessories.
Ben Weeks – Warehouse Express
Ben is the Training & Technical Development Manager for the highly successful online retailer Warehouse Express. He is responsible for employee training programmes, writing basic photographic guides and equipment reviews. He has worked at Warehouse Express for 6 years and is keen on landscape, travel and documentary photography, as well as being an outdoor and motorbike enthusiast.
Chris Reszke – Park Cameras
Chris is the Shop Manager at Park Cameras and has 30 years of photographic retail experience. Having used many different products, including 35mm film SLRs, medium-format cameras, digital cameras, studio lighting and darkroom equipment, Chris thrives on understanding the latest technology and gadgets.
Digital Photo & Practical Photography
The Editors and technical journalists from the UK’s two leading photography magazines will boost our judging panel. These include Darren Harbar, Test & Technical Editor on Practical Photography; Phil Hall, Technical Editor on Digital Photo; Jon Adams, Editor of Digital Photo; and Andrew James, Editor-in-Chief of Bauer’s photography titles and website.
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