Meet Elliott, the three-year-old Doncaster photographer who takes stunning pictures

Blurred images, red eye, dark and gloomy shots – we’ve probably all experienced them when brandishing a camera over the years.
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But not talented little Elliott Ford.

For the three-year-old is a real super snapper, following in his dad’s footsteps with a passion for photography.

The Doncaster tot is a whizz with a camera, rattling off some superb shots of wildlife and nature in and around his home.

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Elliott Ford with one of his photographs of a swan. (Photos: Elliott Ford/Damen Ford).Elliott Ford with one of his photographs of a swan. (Photos: Elliott Ford/Damen Ford).
Elliott Ford with one of his photographs of a swan. (Photos: Elliott Ford/Damen Ford).

Dad Damen said: “He has just turned three and he adores it like I do. He's got some real talent

“I think in this current lockdown, this is just a beautiful thing to see and has certainly made me happy."

Damen, a professional photographer, said: “It has always been a passion.

"Elliott has had the joys of watching his daddy taking images of wildlife and many other things.

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Elliott Ford has followed his dad's love of photography. (Photo: Damen Ford).Elliott Ford has followed his dad's love of photography. (Photo: Damen Ford).
Elliott Ford has followed his dad's love of photography. (Photo: Damen Ford).

"I have a second camera, a Nikon d3400 Dslr with a 18-55mm lens, I decided to let Elliott have a go with it, I set the camera into shutter speed mode so he was able to capture sharp image.

"We went to Walkers Nursery first for him to have a walk around and practice, he instantly loved it, he was taking pictures of the scenery, berries, and people.

"We then went to Cusworth Hall taking images of the ducks and swans.

"During this lockdown period getting out and about in our own bubble has helped us and with my little boy enjoying photography.

"He has the eye for photography. Although lockdown is a tough time, it's great to encourage our children to take on a hobby they enjoy.”

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