2024 Review of My Photography YearMy latest blog is a Review of the Key Events that I photographed in 2024. I have deliberately avoided showing close ups for certain events, out of respect for those attending. London Landlord Accreditation Scheme Conference and Networking Event For the last 5 years I have been the official event photographer at the London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS), which is an annual networking event held at the wonderful Taj Hotel in St James, London. The first half of the event is quite corporate, with a packed room full of delegates, listening to a panel of speakers, who are experts in their respective fields.
When the speeches are over, the delegates file out and head toward the beautiful enclosed courtyard for a magnificent buffet and a much needed glass of bubbly. This is where the networking really gets started, and as the official photographer, I manage to grab a quick bite to eat, before I set about photographing the small groups that form in and around this beautiful setting. I always try to ensure that everyone is photographed, especially the event sponsors. The LLAS event is a lot of fun to photograph, and always seems to coincided with the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, hence the giant tennis balls surrounding the ornate fountain.
Mountain Warehouse Summer Party July 2024 I was approached by Mountain Warehouse, the Global outdoor clothing specialists, to photograph their Summer Party, at the Chelsea Physic Garden in London. This was a wonderful event, attended by over 300 people. It was my first opportunity to photograph such an event, and initially I found it quite daunting. I needn't have worried, as the invited guests were animated, and more than happy to have their photographs taken. It really was a fun packed shoot, and great to photograph so many people having a fun time in such a beautiful setting.
Angela's Funeral Then in total contrast, I was asked to photograph a funeral, which I accepted with some trepidation. I did not know what to expect, but it turned out to be one of the most moving and gratifying days photography I have so far undertaken. The love and warmth expressed by the congregation was inspirational, and it is a day that will stay in my heart forever. A special thanks goes to my friend Paul Fox, of Event Capture, who assisted me for the first hour, and whose support and advice was greatly appreciated.
Mountain Warehouse Christmas Event and London HQ Office Launch To finish off a busy and successful year, I was contacted once again by Mountain Warehouse, who asked me to photograph their Christmas themed office launch of their new London HQ in Victoria. It was another busy event, and all of the staff were in good spirits in the build up to the Christmas holidays. It was great to be a part of the extended Mountain Warehouse family and a pleasure to photograph such a memorable occasion.
2025 and beyond I am now looking forward to photographing more events in 2025, having decided to put my Environmental Health career behind me. I am also planning on developing my people, portrait and dog photography skills and I have recently invested a considerable sum in new professional Canon photography equipment, and can't wait to shoot with it!
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Event Photography Blog,
LLAS,
London Landlord Accreditation Scheme,
Taj Hotel London St James
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I began to take things more seriously 5 years ago, when I was invited to be the official event photographer at the London Landlord Accreditation Schemes, annual networking event at The Taj Hotel in St James.
Last year I shot the LLAS Event, and I was then approached by Mountain Warehouse to photograph their Summer Party at the London Physic Gardens in Chelsea. This was a wonderful event, attended by over 300 people, and it was my first opportunity to photograph such an event.
Then in total contrast, I was asked to photograph a funeral which I accepted with some trepidation. I did not know what to expect, but it turned out to be one of the most moving and gratifying days photography I have so far undertaken.To finish of a successful year, I was contacted once again by Mountain Warehouse, to photograph their Christmas event and the launch of their new London HQ in Victoria. it was another well attended event, and I enjoyed the experience tremendously.
Going forward, I am now looking forward to photographing more events in 2025, as well as developing my people, portrait and dog photography skills. I have also recently invested a considerable sum in new professional Canon photography equipment, and can't wait to shoot with it! |
