In May, I had the pleasure of studying dance photography for 2 days with Chris Nash.

I love old photos: the sepia tones; the curling corners; the rare occasion of having their photo taken etched in every face; the way each one marks a key milestone. And I love the poses and outfits. Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall, those classic Hollywood portraits from the 30s, 40s and 50s, so full of glamour and beauty.

It was around 1983 and the Tall Ships Race stopped off in Newcastle. I had one of those dreadful disc cameras (a brief aberration in the world of cameras) but I was still pretty proud to get such a lovely photo of the Queen, relaxed and smiling.