The Team

Brian

Brian is the managing partner at Castle Cameras. He does a bit of cycling, including at least one 200km ride every month, for relaxation. He started Castle Cameras in 1974, is now well over 60 and has an interesting a collection of classic cameras.

Racheal

Racheal is a partner at Castle Cameras. She also manages to fit in being a mother of 2, a guide leader and several hobbies including scrap-booking and photography, all whilst learning the Piano. Her cameras include an EOS 5D a Lumix F30 and an ageing Ixus 700.

Deb

The Transporter, Quantam of Solace and Dirty Dancing all have characters based on Deb. We know her as 'The Enforcer'. Sounds harsh but she's a really a closet pussycat and can be pacified with a good bottle of red wine... Deb spends most of her day counting to 100 (she does work with Luke!) and keeping all as organised as she can - not an easy task (she does work with Luke!) You can see some of her photos on her blog http://ccdebsphotos.blogspot.com/

Jim

Jim is the manager of our Salisbury branch. Jim is a keen yo-yo dieter, and often frequents Fat Fighters before stopping off for a kebab on the way home. Interestingly whilst on a tantric retreat in 1972 Jim invented Pilates. Jim's favourite film is Grease 2 and his favourite Music is that of Las Ketchup.

Luke

It is oft' (once) said that Luke is "so darn professional". When he's not working, he is thinking about working. When he is sleeping, he is dreaming about working. In rare moments of downtime, Luke will be found sampling fine Ales and Ciders in a local freehouse. Famously Luke once appeared on the Really Wild Road Show.

James

James was educated at the school of hard knocks. After graduating with straight 'A's James now thinks he is awesome - He is not. Since James gained a degree in Equine Massage, he considers himself above most people and will only speak with his husband Luke.

Sarah

Sarah works at our Bournemouth store, mainly to keep Deb sane and Luke safely locked up in his cage! She likes to use an array of cameras and enjoys popping a good film through every now and then. Sarah likes country pubs, cream teas, camping. Following her bit part in The Karate Kid she is now often used as a stunt double for Jackie Chan.

Hugh

Hugh is unusually tall.. He enjoys playing ping-pong, twitching and a pint or two of cider (though rarely together). After being given growth hormone instead of Cocopops as a child, hugh is now possibly over 7 feet tall. Why not visit his flickr to see some of his photos? (unless you have something better to do) http://www.flickr.com/photos/38672417@N02/

Swinge

Swinge began his life as a perfoming artist on the streets of Berlin, a chance meeting with Jim led him to work in our Salisbury branch. He fills his time at work by eating monster munch, drinking coffee & answering seemingly impossible photography related questions. Swinge fronts two bands, plays video games. Swinge once survived 200 hours on a raft, eating only seaguls.

Shirley

Shirley is mainly responsible for the day to day running of our lab and admin. She's now moved her Lab to our Winton showroom. Despite being named after an area of Birmingham, Shirley has done rather well for herself, recently completing her 3rd Ironman Triathlon. Shirley still gets ID'd when purchasing alcohol.

Ken

Ken has an extensive collection of jumpers, though he can be easily riled by the suggestion that a cardigan is more practical. Having joined our Salisbury branch a few (hundred) years ago, Ken brought with him a wealth of experience from a career in photography with the M.O.D. Land owner Ken owns a small island in the hebrides.

Saturday Andy

Tax-dodger Layabout Student Saturday Andy escapes from uni one day a week and joins the world of work. He has lovely long shiny hair, a subtle nod to his days as a hippie. Saturday (as he prefers to be known) is a massive Bonnie Tyler fan, and is often heard singing Total Eclipse Of The Heart whilst working out on the beach. He is officially the best badminton player at Castle Cameras of 2012 (so far).

Michael Speaking

Michael has an iPhone. He is no David Bailey, but he took some nice pictures of his grandchildren once. Everything else about him is on a strictly need to know basis.