Nominated For SWPP Travel Photographer of the Year

Recently I received notification that I had been nominated in the last 3 for Travel Photographer of the Year with the SWPP thanks to an image I took in Marrakech in May. This year, I was quite successful in the competition. My target at the start of the year was to beat last years total of 4 gold awards. In the end, I managed 17. The Travel category alone had nearly 500 entries throughout the year and the Golds awarded make up less than 2% of all entries.  So at the awards dinner in January in London I get to find out if I am successful or not.  Either way, it has been a fun year.  Below are the images that were awarded Gold awards.

Travel Gold Award

Merry Christmas to you all
Paul

The Wedding Of Laura and Paul 6th November 2010

The beautiful location of Eaves Hall near Clitheroe was the venue for the wedding of Laura and Paul.  The weather on the run up to the day was very poor but on the day we were blessed with bright sunshine albeit a little on the cold side.  On arrival myself and able second photographer Jamie made our way up to the Bridal suite where we were met with the calm of the Bridal preparations.  I am not sure who was the most nervous, Laura or the Bridesmaids Katherine and Shannon.  Everything was running like clockwork, Mel was busy doing everyone's hair, although I did try and say mine was fine as it is.  The flowers from 'The Flower Shop' Clitheroe all arrived on time and looking beautiful so a few shots to capture the proceedings were taken before we left them to get into their dresses.  It was now the turn of the gentlemen to get their pictures taken.  The boys were in very high spirits and best man Paul and Usher Glynn were not going to give Paul the chance to get nervous.

It was then back up to the Bridal suite to get the last few shots of the Bridal Party before the ceremony.  The ceremony was emotional and it was so obvious to all that the vows made meant everything to them.  From then on the time just flew past as it always does when you enjoy yourself.  The speeches before the meal were excellent and everyone who spoke should be justifiably proud of what was said.  It was quite hard to try and capture the shots as I was laughing just as much as everyone else.  There were also the moments that had guests reaching for the Hankies.

The evening was started off with the first dance to Wonderful Tonight, which was well rehearsed for the watching friends and family.  It was then my time to leave and let them carry on with the fun.  We would like to wish Laura and Paul all the very best for the future and it was an honour to be part of your day.

Below is a slideshow of just a few images of the day.

Paul and Jamie