On the 5th October 1983 I started as a freelance photographer for a National Press Agency, opening my first studio in Southsea two years later in October 1985.
I 'am committed to the highest level of artistic endeavor and professionalism on every assignment.
I'm based in the heart of Southsea Portsmouth just off the M275. Being less than 20 minutes from the M3 interchange to London, it makes me ideally situated to serve Hampshire, Thames Valley and South/Central London.
Professional Accreditation
On the 25th of July 2017, I received a long service award from the BIPP for consistently up holding the aims and standards of the institute over 30 years. Ross Lucas-Young is a National Kodak Award Winner.
More Useful Info
In April 2012 I moved the business back to the heart of Southsea where the company originally started 30 years prior. I've won a number of prestigious KODAK and BIPP awards for Public Relations & Editorial Photography over his 36 years in the profession.
My Professional Qualifications
I am a qualified member of the following professional photographic bodies:
The British Institute of Professional Photography www.bipp.com
On the 5th October 2021 we completed 38 years of business providing corporate photography to our valued clients, in addition recording a staggering 85,000 hits on one image of Cala D'or Marina for Google and 68,000 views across three technical videos on YouTube showing our images are still constantly working for our clients every day.
June 2019
In June 2019 we were commisioned by Dean and Reddyhoff Marina's to photography the 6 new sites of Quay Marina's based around England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as part of the merger.
Corporate Editorial and Public Relations Photography
Corporate Editorial/PR Photography are the hallmark of the business, we currently supply many leading Marketing Departments and PR agencies within the UK and Southern England with the very best in cutting edge imagery to assist in promoting their "clients" products and services. We're equipped with all the latest in digital technology, and we also distribute images
on location when required.
We are a leading supplier of Marine Based photography with easy access to the Solent and South Coast. We currently service one of the South's Leading Marina Group's.
Ross is the companies Director of Photography and undertakes all the major projects
within the company, with 38 years experience. He is also considered by others within the industry, as an expert in Adobe Photoshop having been using it since its inception in 1999.
Zena is the Marketing Director and has been with the company for over 14 years, having a natural flare for Interior Design and Styling, she often assists with Interiors Shoots for Property Agents and Hotels.
This website privacy policy describes how Ross Young Photographers Ltd protects and makes use of the information you give the company when you use this website.
If you are asked to provide information when using this website, it will only be used in the ways described in this privacy policy.
This policy is updated from time to time. The latest version is published on this page.
This website privacy policy was updated on: 07/05/2022
If you have any questions about this policy, please email [email address] or write to: [postal address].
Introduction
We gather and use certain information about individuals in order to provide products and services and to enable certain functions on this website.
We also collect information to better understand how visitors use this website and to present timely, relevant information to them.
What Data Might We Gather?
We may collect the following information:
* Name and job title
* Contact information including email address
* Demographic information, such as postcode, preferences and interests
* Website usage data
* Other information relevant to client enquiries Other information pertaining to special offers and
survey show we use this data
Collecting this data helps us understand what you are looking from the company, enabling us to deliver improved products and services.
Specifically, we may use data:
* For our own internal records.
* To improve the products and services we provide.
* To contact you in response to a specific enquiry.
* To customise the website for you.
* To send you promotional emails about products, services, offers and other things we think might be relevant to you.
* To send you promotional mailings or to call you about products, services, offers and other things we think might be relevant to you.
* To contact you via email, telephone or mail for market research reasons.
Cookies and How We Use Them
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file placed on your computer's hard drive. It enables our website to identify your computer as you view different pages on our website.
Cookies allow websites and applications to store your preferences in order to present content, options or functions that are specific to you. They also enable us to see information like how many people use the website and what pages they tend to visit.
How we use cookies
We may use cookies to:
Analyse our web traffic using an analytics package. Aggregated usage data helps us improve the website structure, design, content and
functions. Identify whether you are signed in to our website. A cookie allows us to check whether you are signed in to the
site. Test content on our website. For example, 50% of our users might see one piece of content, the other 50% a different piece of content. Store information about your preferences. The website can then present you with information you will find more relevant and
interesting. To recognise when you return to our website. We may show your relevant content, or provide functionality you used
previously. Cookies do not provide us with access to your computer or any information about you, other than that which you choose to share with us.
Controlling cookies
You can use your web browsers cookie settings to determine how our website uses cookies.
If you do not want our website to store cookies on your computer or device, you should set your web browser to refuse cookies.
However, please note that doing this may affect how our website functions. Some pages and services may become unavailable to you.
Unless you have changed your browser to refuse cookies, our website will issue cookies when you visit it.
To learn more about cookies and how they are used, visit All About Cookies.
Controlling information about you
When you fill in a form or provide your details on our website, you will see one or more tick boxes allowing you to:
* Opt-in to receive marketing communications from us by email, telephone, text message or post.
* Opt-in to receive marketing communications from our third-party partners by email, telephone, text message or post.
If you have agreed that we can use your information for marketing purposes, you can change your mind easily, via one of these methods:
* Sign in to our website and change your opt-in settings.
* Send an email to photos@rossyoung.co.uk.
* Write to us at: Ross Young Photographers Ltd, 3 Handleys Court, 11 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2ED.
We will never lease, distribute or sell your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or the law requires us to.
Any personal information we hold about you is stored and processed under our data protection policy, in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Security
We will always hold your information securely.
To prevent unauthorised disclosure or access to your information, we have implemented strong physical and electronic security safeguards.
We also follow stringent procedures to ensure we work with all personal data in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Links from our site
Our website may contain links to other websites.
Please note that we have no control of websites outside the www.rossyoung.co.uk domain. If you provide information to a website to which we link, we are not responsible for its protection and privacy.
Always be wary when submitting data to websites. Read the sites data protection and privacy policies fully.
More Information
We are Specialist Business Photographers: We supply Commercial/Business Photography Services to Corporate and Marine based companies for the purpose of PR Editorial, Marketing and Advertising purposes.
Follow us on Social Media: We periodically post information on Social Media, so you can signup to follow us on a number of social media platforms, the icon links are at the bottom of the page. We very much welcome feedback and comments from all our clients, so do feel free to interact on any of the articles we post.
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Ross Lucas-Young LBIPP ARPS
Professional Accreditation
My Professional Qualifications
Corporate Editorial and Public Relations Photography
Marine
Education and Prospectus
Architectural Interiors and Exteriors
Ross Lucas Young ARPS LBIPP
Zena Lucas-Young