How they were made

Find out more about the photographers behind the winning entries in this year’s Reflect competition and the story behind each photograph.

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The Places

Robin Sinton from Tynemouth spent 30 years behind a camera as a video editor for Tyne Tees; here he is in front of the camera explaining how he captured his winning photo – Epitaph for steel.View the winning image

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The People

David Johnson from Gateshead has been a keen photographer for a while but and it was on a trip to Hadrian’s Wall where he snapped his winning photo – We will defend our land. View the winning image

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The Environment

James Thow from Chapel Park Newcastle, has won no less than 6 Reflect awards to date. Here James tells us why he thinks the awards are so prestigious at the spot where he took he winning entry – Outfall.View the winning image

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Reflect Youth

Samuel Hood from Killingworth was this year’s winner in the under 16s category with his photo – View of Alnwick. Listen as he explains what ignited his passion for photography.View the winning image