A KEEN Haslingden photographer is to set up his own photography business after completing an amateur photography course.

Administrator Owen Warburton, 27, joined the “Getting to Grips with your Digital Camera”, at Ramsbottom Library and Adult Learning Centre last year.

He gradually built up a portfolio of quality images and, after taking wedding photographs for friends, is now planning to set up his own business.

One of his pictures is also to be used by Bury Transport Museum in its promotional material.

Owen’s tutor Ian Clegg said: “I was amazed how quickly Owen took to learning and improved his technique.

"It goes to show it is never too late to learn and it could be life-changing.”