This year feels has been a true roller coaster, ending on a massive high with one of my portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla being used for their Christmas card. Wow. Feeling immensely honoured and grateful for such incredible opportunities.
I took this portrait in Buckingham Palace Gardens in April this year, a few moments before I took the ‘walking’ portrait which was released shortly after the shoot, to accompany the great news that the King was recovering well.
Most definitely a career highlight to see my portrait of Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla, projected onto Sydney Opera House for their arrival in Australia in October 2024.
This portrait of King Charles & Queen Camilla, was one of 4 official portraits I took for Australia in which they are wearing corresponding insignia & brooch. They were taken in June earlier this year in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, alongside their official portraits for Canada and New Zealand.
I’m thrilled to announce my collaboration with Wedissimo, a cutting-edge platform that celebrates excellence in wedding photography, as the judge for the Wedissimo Wedding Photography Awards. This competition is set to become a significant event in the wedding industry, highlighting photographers who have a special talent for capturing authentic, emotional moments.
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Andrew Bowker and David Clark, founders of Wedissimo, during a lively chat in Bishop’s Park, Fulham. I could immediately sense their shared passion for wedding photography and their dedication to supporting photographers in honing their craft. We spoke about the upcoming competition, and I was eager to learn more about their vision for this exciting new initiative.
Throughout our conversation, Andrew and David explained how Wedissimo seeks to not only showcase stunning photography but to provide a platform for photographers to grow and learn. I was struck by their commitment to helping emerging talent find their voice within the industry. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it became clear that this competition would be a game-changer for both budding and experienced photographers alike.
As a wedding photographer who’s had the privilege of photographing key moments for some high profile weddings, I know firsthand how vital it is to capture not just beauty but emotion. This is why, as the judge for the Wedissimo Wedding Photography Competition, I’ll be searching for images that evoke a visceral response.
I often refer to the concepts of punctum and studium, as described by Roland Barthes. Studium refers to the general, surface-level interest in a photograph, the composition, the narrative, whilst punctum is the unexpected detail that stirs something within the viewer, that creates a deep emotional impact. In this competition, I’ll be looking for punctum—the ability to convey the essence of a moment, the raw and unfiltered emotion that transforms an image from a picture into an unforgettable experience.
During our meeting, we also spoke about the physical demands of wedding photography, a topic I hold dear. Photographing weddings requires more than just creativity—it demands stamina, agility, and the ability to think on your feet. I’m still recovering from a broken wrist from a recent wedding, a reminder that wedding photography is as much a physical feat as it is an artistic one!
Despite all the pressures, whether it’s photographing a high-profile wedding or a lively toddler, I’ve learned that preparation and connection are key. For me, photography is about feeling rather than simply looking, as the great Don McCullin said: “If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.” This philosophy guides every image I take, and I hope it will inspire the photographers who enter this competition to push beyond the ordinary.
Wedissimo’s competition offers an incredible opportunity for photographers to share their vision, with a focus on emotional storytelling. I’m honoured to support their mission and to help discover new talent who can master the art of conveying not just the beauty of weddings but the deep human connections at their core.
I look forward to seeing the entries and can’t wait to celebrate the power of wedding photography with the talented photographers out there.
The competition is open for entries until 31 October 2025. You can enter here
There will be a public vote in the first 2 weeks of November to create a shortlist. I will pick the winners from the shortlist and announce them in January.
Excited to share with you this private wedding portrait of the Prince and Princess of Wales, which they released to the press to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary. Rather wonderfully 13 years of marriage qualifies for ‘lace’, as in the exquisite design of the then Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress.
Wishing the Princess a speedy, peaceful and full recovery and hoping that they had a wonderful celebration of their magical day, with their delightful and doting children.
Feeling truly honoured to have been asked to take this portrait of Their Majesties the King and Queen in Buckingham Palace Gardens in April this year.
This photograph was released to world wide press alongside the announcement that King Charles is on the mend and will be returning to public duties. It was also taken the day after their 19th wedding anniversary, and almost a year of his being King. I love how it captures the joy of this great news as much as their unerring love for each other.
Honoured to share with you my latest commission for the Prince and Princess of Wales: a birthday portrait of Prince George as he turns 10. As with my previous portraits of Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte & Prince William, I took this portrait of Prince George in the grounds of the Windsor Estate, a few months later.
I love how this image captures the confidence, maturity and charm of Prince George – and gives us a glimpse of what lies in store as a future king.
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I’m so excited to share with you another portrait I have taken for the Prince and Princess of Wales: A father’s day portrait of Prince William with his children Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince William, taken on the Windsor Estate. As a portrait photographer with a passion for photographing children, I’m not sure the honour gets much better than this!
I love how this portrait captures the love the children have for their father Prince William. With Prince Louis hugging his father’s neck in true joy, whilst Princess Charlotte and Prince George, with their hands on Prince William’s knees, and laughing adoringly up at him, you can see the adoration they have for their father, and the fun they have with him.
I chose this location for this portrait, not just because of the lovely backdrop and light it offered, but also because of the inscription on the bench: Presented to HM The Queen on the occasion of her 90th birthday 21st April 2016. A mere 7 months on from her death on 8th September 2023, I thought it would be a wonderful way of adding another dimension to this portrait – making it all the more meaningful for the Prince of Wales and his family.
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Feeling truly blessed to have been asked by the Princess of Wales to take this birthday portrait of Princess Charlotte as she turns 8, and even more so that TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales have shared this with you all. She looks as happy as she does beautiful, as she cuddles their black working cocker spaniel, Orla in a garden at Windsor.
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So honoured to have been asked by HRH the Princess of Wales to take a birthday portrait of Prince Louis as he turns 5. Of my two portraits released by the Palace, this image of Louis in the wheelbarrow with HRH The Princess of Wales, laughing down towards him, is my favourite. It not only captures Louis’ spirit and cheek but also the relationship he has with his mother, and the fun they have together. You can’t but help feeling joy, love and laughter when you look at this photo.
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So sad to hear about the passing of the legendary author, actor, ex-drag queen, broadcaster and lover of dogs Paul O’Grady. Feeling blessed to have met and photographed him – thank you Country Life Magazine for such a wonderful commission.
I spent most of my morning listening to stories and experiences, as side splittingly funny as they were touching. What a man! What an inspiration! He will be sorely missed by all.
From left to right, sitting on Paul’s lap are: Arfur, Conchita, Eddie (aka Mussolini!), Sausage & Nancy.
